Dixie Shores Travel Guide
Crystal River
Visit Dixie Shores
Popular places to visit
Three Sisters Springs
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Sisters Springs during your travels in Crystal River.
Fort Island Gulf Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Fort Island Gulf Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the lovely green spaces of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
Play a round of golf in Crystal River at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, and enjoy other activities such as boating. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Hunter Spring Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Hunter Spring Park and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the lovely green spaces of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Fast and More 60 minute Airboat Tour on the Homosassa River
Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise
Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer
Top hotels in Dixie Shores
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Enjoyed our stay, especially the manatee tour with Ross and Steve!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Rodeway Inn
All good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG
Very clean hotel all around. Room was clean, bathroom was clean and stocked with Dove dispensers for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and lotion. Beds and pillows were very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast had hot and cold items and was adequate for a quick breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Port Hotel & Marina
Very friendly front desk. We love our room. We are in the Elvis room that Elvis stayed in 1961. Very unexpected highlight for our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs
It smelled like sewer water.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Conference Center at Citrus Hills
Good hotel to stay at. Clean & staff is extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dixie Shores
Woods N Waters
When in Woods N Waters, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Fort Island Trail Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crystal Shores
While Crystal Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
Woodland Estates
When in Woodland Estates, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Springs at Kings Bay
While visiting Springs at Kings Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park.
Indian Waters
While there might not be top attractions in Indian Waters, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina.
Pelican Cove
While Pelican Cove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crystal River Watersports Marina and Crystal River Archaeological State Park.
