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Boating
With more than 25,000 accessible acres of waterways, including Crystal River and
Kings Bay, Plantation on Crystal River is a boater’s paradise. In addition to scenic river
tours from Plantation Adventure Center & Dive Shop, kayaks, jon boats and pontoon
boats can be rented by guests who want to explore on their own.
Golf
Guests can tee off on the resort’s traditional Florida-style 18-hole championship
course designed by legendary course architect Mark Mahannah. Surrounded by
native plants and oaks, the championship course challenges guests with a number
of difficult fairways and waterways, including the course’s signature No. 11 hole. The
9-hole Executive Golf Course is a great place for beginners and experienced players
to sharpen golf their skills. The Original Golf School™ at Plantation on Crystal River
accommodates players of all experience levels, with experienced professionals offering
on-course instruction, with no more that four students per professional instructor.
Tennis
Two pro-level hard tennis courts provide an opportunity for skilled players to elevate
their game, or for beginners to work on the basics. Equipment rental and professionally
led lessons are available upon request. Court can also be played as pickleball.
Resort Activities
Countless on-property amenities also provide entertainment to guests at Plantation
on Crystal River. Highlights include a scenic, lagoon-style swimming pool overlooking
the river, sand volleyball court, horseshoes, shuffleboard, oversized outdoor chess
and checkers and a regulation croquet court. Nearby attractions include Three Sister
Springs State Park, Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Homosassa Springs State
Wildlife Park, Coastal Heritage Museum, Weeki Wachee and the Yulee Sugar Mill
Ruins State Park.
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About Plantation on Crystal River
The eco-friendly Plantation on Crystal River is surrounded by the natural springs of
King’s Bay and more than 25,000 surface acres of pristine lakes and rivers, as well as
wildlife refuges and state parks. On site, the Plantation features a full-service family-
oriented dive and tour operation marina, 12,000 square feet of meeting and event
space, 18-hole golf course, Aveda spa, delectable dining and inviting accommodations.
Guests have the unique opportunity to swim with the manatees, rent a pontoon or
Jon boat, relax by the riverfront lagoon-style pool, enjoy a game of croquet on the
manicured lawn, or hire a guided fishing charter. With more than 1,600 feet of seawall,
overnight guests can tie up their boats at any of over 80 spaces. Golf school classes
and private lessons are also available to guests of the hotel.