• Manatees live in the waterways in the Homosassa Springs area.manatee image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Located in Citrus County, Florida, Homosassa Springs derived its name from the spring located in the Wildlife State Park. With its many rivers in the area, residents and tourists can participate in a variety of sports on the water, including fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Manatee are located throughout the local waterways, and many different tours are available where individuals can snorkel and swim with them.
  
  

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

• The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park offers a variety of recreational activities. The one-mile-plus trail winds through the park and offers individuals a chance to take pictures and view wildlife. It's one of 20 trails in the county designated as a birding trail as well. The Visitor Center includes information about the history of the Homosassa Springs area from the early 1900s and has life-size models of a crocodile and alligator.
  
  Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
  
  4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
  
  Homosassa, FL 34446
  
  352-628-5343
  
  floridastateparks.org
  
  

Captain Mike's Sunshine River Tours

• Residents and tourists in the Homosassa Springs area have an opportunity to swim with manatees in the Crystal River. Captain Mike's Sunshine River Tours can seat up to 15 people and everyone is fitted with a wetsuit, snorkel, mask and fins. The tour lasts for three hours, and guests are able to interact with manatees. Manatees can reach up to 2,000 lbs., but are very gentle mammals and like to be played with.
  
  Captain Mike's Sunshine River Tours
  
  5297 S. Cherokee Way
  
  Homosassa, FL 34448
  
  352-628-3450
  
  sunshinerivertours.com
  
  

Manatee Lanes

• Located less then eight miles from Homosassa Springs, Manatee Lanes is a family fun center that offers bowling, billiards, air hockey and shuffleboard. The venue also provides food and beverage options at the Hot Shotz Sports Bar, where patrons can watch their favorite teams play on their multiple televisions. While open bowling is available during the week, Manatee Lanes also has party packages for birthdays, corporate events or family get-togethers.
  
  Manatee Lanes
  
  7715 W. Gulf To Lake Highway
  
  Crystal River, FL 34429
  
  352-795-4546
  
  manateelanes.com