Three Sisters Springs (Florida)

The place to see manatees in winter. From November 15 to March 31, when the Gulf cools, manatees crowd into the warm springs at Crystal River, and the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk lets you watch them in clear water without getting wet. During that season the springs are closed to swimmers and paddlers, and land access is by shuttle with a ticket, since there is no parking on site. Guided in-water manatee trips leave from Crystal River into Kings Bay if you want to get in the water. Come on a cold morning, when the most animals pack in.