Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Home to 250 species of bird (including ibises, pelicans, egrets, herons and double-crested
cormorants), 10 species of reptile and one romantic lighthouse, the 13 islands in this
refuge can only be reached by boat. The islands' interiors are generally closed to the pub-
lic, but during daylight hours you can access most of the white-sand beaches, which
provide great opportunities for both fishing and manatee viewing.
Cedar Key Museum State Park
MUSEUM
( 352-543-5350;
www.floridastateparks.org/cedarkeymuseum
;
12231 SW 166th St; admission $2;
10am-5pm Thu-Mon)
This eclectic museum features the historic house, remodeled to its 1902 state, of St Clair
Whitman. A main player in both the pencil factory and the local fiber mill, he arrived in
the area in 1882 and started collecting everything he saw: insects, butterflies, glass, sea
glass, bottles and infinite varieties of seashell. After your visit, enjoy a bucolic walk on the
surrounding nature trails.
Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
MUSEUM
352-543-5549; 609 2nd St; adult/child $1/50ยข;
1-4pm Sun-Fri, 11am-5pm
Sat)
This small museum packs a punch with its wonderful exhibits of Native American, Civil
War and seafood-industry artifacts, and especially for its extensive collection of Cedar Key
historic photographs.
Kayak Cedar Keys
KAYAKING
( 352-543-9447;
www.kayakcedarkeys.com
; tours from $60; 10am-4pm)
The waterways and estuaries in and around Cedar Key make for superb kayaking. This
outfitter will rent you gear (kayaks from $25 for three hours) and can arrange to take you
to offshore clam beds.
Tours
Tidewater Tours
BOAT TOUR
(
352-543-9523;
www.tidewatertours.com
)
