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Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Key, FL
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Seahorse Landing £116 2.9 mi 4.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Faraway Inn £49 2.9 mi 4.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Beach Front Motel £65 2.9 mi 4.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast £113 2.9 mi 4.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Island Place £86 3.2 mi 5.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Annie's Cafe 2.9 mi 4.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Tony's Seafood Restaurant 3.1 mi 5.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Island Hotel Bed & Breakfast 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
American Pro Diving Center 31.9 mi 51.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Crystal Lodge Dive Center 33.3 mi 53.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Sun Line Cruises 70.1 mi 112.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Cedar Key
Traveller Description: Thirteen offshore islands designated as wilderness areas offer spectacular and rare viewing for birding and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Attraction type: Nature centre, Nature reserve
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife

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“Wonderful kayaking area”
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5 of 5 stars
kayakbabe44
St Augustine FL
27 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

For the novice or experienced kayaker, this is a perfect place to enjoy. Kayak from the marina to Atsena Otie Key, only 0.6 miles,beach your kayak, and hike the trail past the remains of the old Faber Pencil mill, the cistern and on to the civil war cemetery. If you go during mosquite season, however, be sure to carry and... more

“Best Birding on the Nature Coast!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Atlanta, GA
16 Apr 2003
17/17 found this review helpful

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge is one of the least known refuges on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located about 1 hour southwest of Gainesville, Florida; Cedar Keys NWR covers about 800 acres on 13 keys (islands) in the Gulf. Most of the keys are tiny, the two most significant keys for visitors are Atsena Otie Key - about 1... more

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Cedar Key, FL
Tel: 352-493-0238