Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser ...

Right now, we're in the prime viewing season for manatees, which runs from November 1 through March 31, but manatees are in Crystal River year-round. You can experience the truly unique adventure ...

While a much tinier mammal with trademarked ears looms large over the rest of Central Florida, here in Crystal River it’s the manatee that reigns supreme. And viewing season is underway.

The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where swimmers are monitored around manatees, therefore viewing guidelines and sanctuary rules must be ...

A MANATEE MATINEE After seeing the manatees underwater, there are several places you can visit in the Crystal River area that offer viewing experiences above water.

Often referred to as sea cows, manatees are everywhere in Crystal River. Murals depict them on the walls of main street, and manatee-themed mailboxes adorn the front lawns of many houses.

Though winter is peak manatee-viewing season in Crystal River, summer brings the opportunity for another magical activity: scalloping. July through September is scalloping season in Crystal River.

The Plantation on Crystal River, about 80 miles north of Tampa, is offering guests the chance to swim with West Indian manatees in the wild this winter.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 marks the official start of manatee season. It’s the time of year when the water starts to cool off and the manatees start to congregate. It’s also a time of ...

Crystal River, on the west coast of Florida, is the only place on the continent where swimming with manatees is permitted — and this top-rated Tripadvisor experience allows visitors to go on a ...

Discover 8 great manatee havens in Florida, spanning from the Blue Spring to the serene waters of the Indian River Lagoon. These gentle giants should not be missed.