Additional Local Activities and Attractions:
Known as the Nature Coast, Citrus County is a photographers paradise whether cruising rich rivers, exploring historic sites, landing the big catch swimming with the manatees or strolling through our quaint village
City Boat ramps make access to the chain of lakes and Withlacoochee River cruising very enjoyable day trips. Fishing for largemouth bass, birdwatching in the many designated preserves and canoeing/kayaking in the lakes and rivers and Airboat Tours are always available at Wild Bills
A forty six mile paved recreational trail allows bicyclists and walkers to get their daily dose of activity, while experiencing the natural beauty of areas surrounding the trail Ê
Liberty Trail is a linear boardwalk through the hammocks and cypress and connects Liberty Park and Wallace Brooks Park via the Withlacoochee State Trail Ê
A 1912 restored courthouse, featured in the Elvis Presley film "Follow That Dream". Today the Courthouse houses Heritage Museum and is the centerpiece of historic downtown Inverness and its collection of restaurants, antique shops, boutiques and period buildings and parks
Inverness has a municipal airport capable of handling private jet aircraft, a race track, an excellent library system and delightful seasonal festivals
The Great American Cooter Festival in October gives everyone an excuse to get together for competitions, concerts, outdoor eating and a general good time
The 38th Annual Festival of the Arts - NovemberÊ7th and Ê8th, 2009
Chronicle Pines Tennis Tournament-Late November early December
The first Saturday in May marks the annual Taste of Inverness, a night of food and wine sampling while enjoying artwork and music
Historical Floral City is just down the road with it's annual strawberry festival and house tours
Antiquing and flea markets are abundant
Whispering Pines Park located minutes from downtown has endless trails, stretching through 290 acres of forest with park amenities. Tennis, racquetball and basketball courts are available at the park, as are athletic fields and disc golf and a 25-meter junior olympic size pool
Liberty Park & Cooter Pond Park are two of three water front parks within the city limits and walking distance from downtown
Located between the Gulf Coast area of Crystal River /Homosassa Springs and the major Disney/Central Florida attractions of Orlando. and it is close to all of the major attractions in the Tampa Bay area The cottage is centrally located such that many day trips are possible. Disney is about 1 1/2 hour away to the east, Fort Island Gulf Beach is 20 minutes west and very secluded
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