things to do in Yankeetown, FL

Snorkel Gulf waters and collect Bay scallops to take home

Meet champion Clydesdales amid holiday lights, displays, and show-barn traditions

Dine among historic carriages, then watch Clydesdales form a six-horse team

Hunt for bay scallops with local Nature Coast captains

Rent a clear kayak or paddleboard for 3 hours on the Rainbow River

Explore Rainbow River with a private guide by paddle board or clear kayak

Search shallow Gulf grass beds for fresh scallops in Crystal River

Target Florida waterfowl with a duck boat and blind provided

Cast for crappie with bait, tackle, and fishing gear included

Fish Crystal River’s shallow backwaters by mud boat

Explore shallow backwaters on a cool-season fishing trip

Reach tucked-away winter fishing spots when the tide runs low

Paddle a wild river and learn about manatees in their natural habitat

Paddle after dark and learn to navigate the night sky with local guides

Look for winter manatees and learn their Homosassa Springs story from a local naturalist

Fish shallow-water grouper grounds offshore, with time for snapper and hogfish

Kayak or paddleboard, then swim with manatees on a guided Crystal River tour

Paddle a clear tandem kayak and look for manatees in Crystal River springs

Clear-kayak at sunset, then switch on lights to glow over Crystal River springs

Paddle a clear tandem kayak during Crystal River's manatee season

Paddle clear tandem kayaks to Crystal River springs on a private, guided 2-hour manatee-season adventure

Private 5-hour guided scalloping trip with snorkel gear included

Swim in Crystal River's springs with a guide during manatee season

Snorkel Gulf waters and scoop scallops with an expert in-water guide