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Crystal River is a charming coastal city in northwestern Florida, located along Kings Bay within Citrus County. It is traversed by the gorgeous Crystal River, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, which connects the city of nearby Homasassa Springs. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and the Three Sisters Springs offer opportunities to view manatees throughout the year from a variety of visitor boardwalks and overlooks.
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