@americantravelarchives: 📍LOCATION INFO BELOW ⬇️ Planning a trip to Crystal River, FL? Don’t miss the boardwalk at Three Sisters Springs—especially during manatee season! Located within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, this stunning elevated boardwalk offers the best dry-land views of the clearest spring water in Florida—and it’s one of the only places where you can see wild manatees up close in their natural habitat. From November to March, when water temperatures drop, hundreds of manatees migrate here to stay warm in the 72°F spring water. It’s an unforgettable, bucket-list wildlife experience! ⸻ Visitor Info: 📍 Address: Access via shuttle from 123 NW US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry 3:30 PM) 💵 Admission: $20 adults | $17.50 seniors | $7.50 kids 🅿️ Parking: No on-site parking—use the shuttle from the Three Sisters Springs Center behind City Hall ⸻ What to Expect: – Elevated boardwalk with multiple scenic viewing platforms – Ideal manatee watching in cooler months – Nature trails, birdwatching, and educational signs – No swimming or kayaking access from the boardwalk (water access only via kayak from King’s Bay outside the springs) ⸻ Help Protect the Manatees – Guidelines to Follow: Manatees are a threatened species protected by federal and state law. Please respect their space by: ✔️ Look, don’t touch – touching or harassing manatees is illegal and harmful ✔️ Stay quiet and calm – avoid sudden movements or loud noises ✔️ Never chase or block their path – let them move freely and come to you if they choose ✔️ Avoid stirring up sediment – this affects their visibility and breathing ✔️ Always follow tour guide instructions if you’re kayaking or swimming in designated areas ⸻ Pro Tip: Visit in the early morning for the clearest water and best chance to spot large groups of manatees. Bring binoculars or a zoom lens for amazing wildlife shots! More info: threesistersspringsvisitor.org/sisters

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