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Cedar Key
If you are looking for a special hideaway for your
next vacation, or even short day trip, look no farther than Cedar Key,
Florida.
Cedar Key is off the Florida mainland, in the clear, rich waters of the
Gulf. Time rather stands still when you are surrounded by nature as it
was intended to be. The unique quality of the local coastal environment
gives you the opportunity to take in this beautiful area, unspoiled by
the commercialization and hassle of everyday life.
This is a special quiet place, a serene village set among the numerous
tiny islands on the Gulf Coast of Florida. You might call it the
“Old Florida”. In fact, it is one of the oldest
ports in the state and along the old railway line that connected the
east and western parts of Florida. Over time, the island became a major
supplier of both seafood and timber to the northeast. Today, artists
and writers come to settle in Cedar Key for its tranquil lifestyle and
easy ambience.
Visitors come to the island to walk around its historic streets and
savor the galleries and the world famous restaurants. Cedar Key is the
USA's top producer of farm raised Clams. However, there are many
activities within the close area.
Because the Cedar Key area is a protected nature preserve, this is
definitely the place for bird watching. No less than seven protected
sites are in the area, allowing visitors pristine nature walks and
excursions. This is what is said about the area; “Federally
protected sanctuaries around Cedar Key are ideally suited to a vast
range of migratory and shore birds, including the elusive white
pelican, roseate spoonbill, and bald eagle. The variety of natural
habitats, from salt marshes to Indian shell mounds, makes this truly a
nature lover's paradise”.
No location on the water would be complete without fishing and boating,
and this place is no exception. You can charter boats for pleasure or
fishing or take along an experienced guide to show you the local
sights. Visitors to Cedar Key are always impressed with the hospitality
of the local people who are eager to share the wonder of this location
as well as their special lifestyle. Canoes, kayaks, motorboats, as well
as bicycles are available. There are several golf courses in the
immediate area also.
There are numerous places to stay in Cedar Key including motels,
condominiums, bed-and-breakfast, cottages, and private homes.
Cedar Key is located 50 miles west of I-75 at Gainesville, Florida, via
State Road 24, four miles out into the Gulf of Mexico, accessible by
bridges and causeways. The average year-round temperature is 80 degrees
and the population is approximately 1000.