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From ORLANDO: (About 2 hours) Take the Florida Turnpike north until it ends at I-75. Go north on I-75 to very first exit (Wildwood). Turn left onto Hwy 44. Take Hwy 44 to US Hwy 19. At U.S 19 turn right. Follow US 19 to NW 6th Street. You'll see a sign for Cracker's and the Best Western.


From TAMPA: (About 1 1/2 hours) Take the Suncoast Parkway (589) North to the end (Note: The Veterans Hwy turns into the 589). Turn left at the end of the Parkway at US 98. Go 5 miles to U.S. 19. Turn right on U.S. 19. Go 12 miles to Crystal River and continue to NW 6th Street. You'll see a sign for Cracker's and the Best Western.


From ST. PETERSBURG, CLEARWATER. (About 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes) Take U.S 19 North. When you get to Weeki Watchee (Hwy 50) don't turn but keep going north on Hwy 19, 27 miles to Crystal River and continue to NW 6th Street. You'll see a sign for Cracker's and the Best Western.


From OCALA: (About 1 1/2 hours) Take Hwy 200 to Hwy 491. Go to Hwy 44 and turn right. Go to U.S. 19. At U.S 19 turn right. Follow US 19 to NW 6th Street. You'll see a sign for Cracker's and the Best Western. Alternatively you may come either Hwy 40 or State Rd 484 to Dunnellon. Pass through Dunnellon and just before the railroad bridge turn right on Hwy 488 and follow to US 19. Turn left on US 19 and Cracker's will be about 1 mile past the mall on your right.


From MIAMI: (About 6 hours) Take the Florida Turnpike North to the end at I-75. Go north on I-75 to very first exit (Wildwood). Turn left onto Hwy 44. Take Hwy 44 to US Hwy 19. At U.S 19 turn right. Follow US 19 to NW 6th Street. You'll see a sign for Cracker's and the Best Western.


From GAINESVILLE: (About 1 1/2 hours) Take the 121 West off of I-75. Go through Williston. When you get to Williston watch the signs to stay on 121. (There are about 4 turns to stay on 121). Take the 121 to the end at U.S. 19. Turn left. Cracker's will be about 1 mile past the mall on your right.

A lot of folks come to our are and stay overnight rather than drive long distances. For nearest lodging I recommend the Best Western next to Cracker's. See our lodging page for more information.


If you do get lost call me at 1-352-628-3450. Although it is easy to find us, traffic can sometimes slow one down and often we have others waiting to depart on our tour.

Have a safe trip and enjoy your stay here.

Cordially,
Captain Mike