Crystal River Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A sign for Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge with logos and the name 'Three Sisters Springs.'

Where to stay in Crystal River

Find the best Crystal River areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Crystal River
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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.

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.

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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.

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Dixie Shores

When in Dixie Shores, you can plan a visit to Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

Plantation Resort on Crystal River

Plantation Resort on Crystal River

2 out of 5
9301 W Fort Island Trail Crystal River FL
The price is ₹8,842 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹8,842
₹9,815 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Plantation ...
7.6/10 Good! (308 reviews)
"Hard to give an accurate star rating because my experience was all over the map . My 1 star experiences Fire alarm went off 2 nights in a row in the middle of the night,so we spent a few hours in the parking lot instead of sleeping (there was no fire) The pool was advertised as open ,it was not. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Plantation Resort on Crystal River
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
614 Nw Us Highway 19 Crystal River FL
The price is ₹11,161 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹11,161
₹12,390 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,573 reviews)
"The breakfast was good. They have amenities right on property. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was nice. The only thing that was wrong was the hot tub wasnt hot. Our favorite thing we did was swim with Manatees thru Pattletail Adventures."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1203 Ne 5th St Crystal River FL
The price is ₹9,352 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
₹9,352
₹10,381 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG
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Three Sisters Cottages

Three Sisters Cottages

4 out of 5
754 NE 3rd Ave Crystal River FL
Stay at this apartment in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Will stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Three Sisters Cottages
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Crystal River attractions

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Three Sisters Springs

9.2/10 (558 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Sisters Springs during your travels in Crystal River.
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