Things to do in Cedar Key
and Nearby
Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge
: A group of fragile coastal islands just off the town of Cedar Key containing significant
natural and cultural resources from pre-historic and historic times.
 Island Hopper
: Rent your own Carolina Skiff, or take one of their scenic Island Hopper cruises,
and explore the scenic views, wildlife, and more of the beautiful Cedar Key area.
Manatee Springs State Park
: A Florida first magnitude spring, offers camping (100 sites) diving, swimming, picnicking,
boat ramp, canoe rentals, and an elevated boardwalk through primordial cypress wetlands
into the historic Suwannee River.
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
: A unique scrub habitat on the mainland offers walking and birdwatching.
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
A new 40,000 acre refuge, offers nature driving and hiking trails for wildlife
observation and photography and access to the famous Suwannee River.
Waccassassa Bay State Preserve
: A 31,000 acre limited access preserve between
Yankeetown and Cedar Key offers access to canoeists and campers for both
freshwater and saltwater fishing, photography and historic site exploration.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
: A 62 acre facility, in Gainesville about an hour from Cedar Key, with paved walkways and beautiful plants.
Try their moonlight walks if you can.
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