
Activities & Attractions

Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
(2 miles; 5 minutes from the Inn)1001 Old Rock Road ,Yankeetown, Fl (352) 447-5439 Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
With salt marshes and hammocks, the Preserve is an undisturbed piece of old Florida. Don’t miss the observation tower and check for periodic star gazing events and kayaking events.

Crystal River Archaeology Site
(12.5 miles; 15 minutes from the Inn)
3400 N Museum Point, Crystal River, Fl (352)795-3817
Hours: 9AM to 5PM Thurs thru Mon
Learn about the native Floridians including pottery and impressive ceremonial mounds. This pre-Columbian, Florida native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, plaza area and substantial middens.

Homosassa Wildlife Park
(20 miles; 20 minutes from the Inn)
4150 Suncoast Blvd (US 19), Homosassa
Hours: 9AM to 5:30PM
Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife and children’s programs. Parking is located on W Fishbowl Dr, across from the gift shop.

Cedar Key Museum
(47 miles; 52 minutes from the Inn)
7070 D Street, Cedar Key, Fl 32625
(352)543-5549
Hours: 1 PM to 4 PM and Sun thru Fri and 11 AM to 5 PM Sat
This museum depicts many articles from the 1800’s and later. Information includes exhibits on brush making and the railroad. Local resident volunteers provide additional island information.

Manatee Springs
(44 miles; 50 minutes from the Inn)
11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6072
Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 19. Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run.

Goethe State Forest
(~20 minutes from the Inn)
9110 SE County Rd. 337, Dunnellon, FL
(352) 465-8585
The Goethe trail system extends throughout the forest with access available at three separate trailheads. The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy picnicking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, wildlife viewing and horseback riding.