Homosassa Springs
As one of the largest freshwater springs in Florida, Homosassa Springs has attracted many visitors for thousands of years. In the early 1900s, travelers would arrive by train to hike to the first-magnitude spring.
Many years later, the waters abound with fresh and saltwater fish and a healthy population of manatees. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park boasts an underwater observatory that allows visitors to walk under the spring’s surface to see the marine life.
But that’s not all! An elevated boardwalk and paved walkways also provide possibilities to view animals, including the endangered Florida panther, black bear, red wolf, and bobcat. Note that there IS an entrance fee for this.
