Things to do & places to visit in Cedar Key, Florida, United States

Cedar Key city in Florida, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:35.

Top things to do (21)

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5.0 Cedar Key Adventures (240 reviews)
- Terrific way to experience Cedar Key
Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals

Come explore Cedar key with one of our golf carts, electric bikes, 3 speed beach cruiser bikes, or take to the seas on one of our water bikes to explore the original cedar key island or the local waterways. See more..
5.0 Cedar Key Paddling (149 reviews)
- Captain Daniel is the funniest and best fishing charter guide!!!
Gear Rentals

Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business. We have all different styles of kayaks(MOST STABLE KAYAKS ON THE ISLAND) canoes, and sup's to fit everyone's needs no matter experience or size. Cedar Key Paddling has 8 different launch and pick up sights surrounding all of Cedar Key. You can paddle to and from any of them and we will shuttle you and the equipment to and from. We have weekly and monthly specials if your rental property has water access and you still get the use of all our launch sighs and shuttle service. There is more! We have guided Tours and Guided fishing trips. Want to go fishing? Our bait and tackle shop will set you up with all your needs including rental fishing poles and tackle if you want to try, and land one of our local fish. Don't hesitate to text, call, or email us any questions! See more..
5.0 Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge (69 reviews)
- great place to visit
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Thirteen offshore islands designated as wilderness areas offer spectacular and rare viewing for birding and wildlife enthusiasts. See more..
5.0 Bonish Studio (31 reviews)
- Art, Ammo, Beer, Bourbon
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Bars & Clubs

Small gallery that is a great place to shop, sip on a cocktail and browse our many locally sourced products and eclecticness We have a full bar that has over 40 top shelf bourbons, a great mix of local craft beers all situated in a very comfortable setting See more..
5.0 Cedar Key Canvas (28 reviews)
- Excellent quality Products
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

Bought a shoulder bag & a small zippered case for sunglasses in May. Purse is exceptionally well made - strong zipper than works smoothly, fun summer beach print with coral starfish. Inside are several pockets that line both sides & make my cell phone, credit card/license and lipstick easy to find while driving. Shoulder strap is substantially made without any raveling threads, & I keep my keys in the pocket located on the outside. Owner instructed me on hand washing the canvas when needed. Back on another trip now in Oct & bought a small faux leather bag on a long string/strap for crossbody use when biking in Cedar Key. Many styles & patterns, including duffel bag luggage, friendly owners, custom orders welcomed & will ship upon completion of the item. Excellent quality products. See more..
5.0 Turtle Trail Art Gallery (14 reviews)
- Blast of Bubbles
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Art Galleries

Turtle Trail Art Gallery is a dream come true. Its a 1930 cracker store with a cracker house next door. Hi, Im Nancy B, 7th generation on this island. As a child i used to dream about living there so after 4 decades of being an oysterwoman I now live there and that cracker store is now my gallery. In my gallery u will discover why I left the water. My true callings, chainsaw art and photography. Each turtle I sculpt bears the name of the person who perchased the one before. Everything here is a one of a kind oridignal. I do take custom orders. Also we have my nieces decoupage shells and my cousins cedar bowls and pens. Its a family business. And thats what its all about right, family. Twice a week ( call for res) I also hold Artist At Heart. This is where we gather togetheer in my yard and paint a wood cutout of a turtle, shark or some other critter. NO PHOTOGRAPHY PLEASE. Thats my part. I get to capture ur joy and fun. Come share the love and let ur talent show See more..
5.0 Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park (2 reviews)
- Peaceful
Parks

It's worth the walk back to the lagoon and simply enjoy the birds, water, trees, and peace that surrounds you. See more..
5.0 Cedar Key Community Center (1 review)
- Cedar Key Community Center attracs MAJOR LEAGUE art stars!
Civic Centres

The month I visited the Cedar Key Florida Community Center there was an exhibition of Clyde Butcher's photography, Clyde Butcher's being the Ansel Adams of Florida. Spectacular work! Downstairs is a gift shop where the work of local artists and artisants are sold. This is truly an out-of-the-ordinary small, but extrodinary place. And since many travelers seem to wonder if sites are dog-friendly, my guess is no. However if your dog is a true conniseure of fine arts work, can tell a Braque from a Picasso and you can restrain the animal from peeing on the walls, maybe your pet would be allowed and enjoy a visit to the upstairs gallery. Human children under the age of 18 (if I remember that restriction correctly)) must accompanied by an adult. The stairway might be difficult for someone needing a wheelchair. There might be an elevator, but I don't know. If you can't visit the Community Center in time to see the Clyde Butcher exhibit, his studio is in Venice, Florida. Best wishes. See more..
4.5 Cedar Key Historical Society Museum (361 reviews)
- Excellent and Informative
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The Lutterloh building and Andrew's House are home to exhibits detailing the picturesque village's history dating back to prehistoric times. Exhibits include Native American artifacts from the Timucuan era, the Second Seminole War, Journey of John Muir to Cedar Key, Cedar pencil industry, Seafood and Clam industry, Florida Railroad, and Donax Broom Manufacturing. See more..
4.5 Tidewater Tours (245 reviews)
- Excellent, friendly accommodating
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Boat Tours

Captain Phil Collins was very accommodating for our short notice request for taxi service to Atsena Otie Key. He took us out, provided some great information about what to see on the Key and picked us up within 15 minutes of our call to him for an early pick up. I would highly recommend Tidewater Tours on Cedar Key to anyone wishing to tour the islands at Cedar Key. See more..
4.5 Cedar Key Welcome Center (157 reviews)
- Friendly and Helpful
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Visitor Centers

Get all the information you need about the area here. See more..
4.5 Cemetery Point Park (136 reviews)
- Nice unexpected place for a park
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

We heard about this park so we decided to check it out. I was surprised to see so many activities around a cemetery to be honest. It was a beautiful place! The trails were great and the outdoor fitness equipment was a pleasant surprise. I love the artsy and laid-back vibes of this island. A walk thru the cemetery was very interesting to see all the various dates going back to the 1800s. It even had some good fishing spots. I can see where this would be a favorite among locals. See more..
4.5 Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge (121 reviews)
- Very nice Nature Drive
Saturday: Nature & Wildlife Areas

One of the largest unspoiled estuarine systems in the U.S. See more..
4.5 Cedar Keyhole Artists Co-op & Gallery (66 reviews)
- How wonderful to support artists!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries

I have always been a fan of co-ops! It was fulfilling to shop at a store, where the artists themselves are truly invested in this co-op. The offerings were terrific. The shopping experience was almost as if we were in a gallery, viewing beautiful art. It was lovely to appreciate the wooden boxes and carvings, jewelry, paintings, prints, cards and pottery. Yes! We managed to walk out of there with a couple of bagfuls, both for our home and as gifts. Here, here for supporting artists! See more..
4.5 Southern Cross Sea Farms (55 reviews)
- Wow ! The clams and oysters were out of this world.
Flea & Street Markets

The clams and oysters were outstanding ! We wheeled our cooler in and they filled it up and packed them with ice. The oysters and clams were probably the best I have ever had. The salt content in the oysters was second to none. Stop and load up when you leave Cedar Key, you won't regret it. See more..
4.5 Island Arts (47 reviews)
- Local art found here ...
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Contempoary Fused Glass, Pottery, Custom Work, Unique and beautiful items, there are reasonable prices there. A place not to be missed. Shop keeper very helpfull and even gave us iideas on where to eat! See more..
4.5 Cedar Key Fishing Pier (25 reviews)
- Eclectic little Beach town
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

We took a great boat tour of the islands and learned some interesting history of the area. Next time I want to visit the history museum... we heard from more than one fellow visitor that is was very interesting. Beautiful sunsets are a big reason people visit! See more..
4.5 Lil Shark Park (9 reviews)
- Fun Play Day
Parks • Playgrounds

My granddaughter loved this park. We had a great time playing there. Very clean and love the beach being part of the park. See more..
4.5 The Singlewide Museum of Fine Art (3 reviews)
- unique piece of art
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

We stopped by, but it was closed. Outside is several pieces of art. Great photo opportunity. It is just off of the beaten path. See more..
4.0 Cedar Key Museum State Park (260 reviews)
- A natural history museum of Cedar Key and its environs.
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

Learn about the interesting history of this small town and the surrounding area. See more..
4.0 Cedar Key Railroad Trestle Nature Trail (93 reviews)
- Easy going walk
Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

This trail was pleasant. The history is fascinating. It is hard to believe that from 1861-1932, this was the site of actively traveled train tracks. Now, it offers a sweet, shaded sanctuary. Our experience in February, was that it was highly maintained (I mention this because I read other reviews that express poor trail maintenance). If one is interested in the flora, they will be pleased; the signs along the way were informative. Benches are placed throughout if needed. It was surprising that during our hal hour on the trail, we passed five others. It is nice to know that others are enjoying this trail, too! See more..
4.0 Shell Mound County Park (67 reviews)
- Great place to spend an afternoon!
Parks • Hiking Trails

What lovely boardwalks, and trails that meander through marshes and woods! There was plenty of signage sharing information about the history and eco-system. It was delightful to be among the Spanish Moss, and the Palms We took two short trails; both were loops. One was around the burial sites and the other was on the Dennis Creek Trail. We walked about 1.5 miles. The scenery continuously changes, the trails are maintained and on a weekday in February, it was not crowded at all! See more..
4.0 Site of the Rosewood Massacre Memorial (3 reviews)
- Visiting is a duty and an honor
Monuments & Statues

I am thankful for this memorial. Stopping there and taking a pause to read and reflect motivated me to learn more about the massacre. I did so on my return home. What a horrific time in our history. It is important that people are aware of this. Like the Holocaust, "never again" resonates clearly. See more..
3.5 Cedar Key Beach (60 reviews)
- Just ok
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Cedar Key is a very small, quiet town. If you are used to vacationing in more commercialized areas, this will be very different. Very few restaurants and they close early. Many places closed during the week. A few quaint shops, but again, short "open" hours. Beaches reminded me of being on a lake, not the ocean. We stayed for 5 nights and got bored quickly. The only thing I really enjoyed were the birds and dolphins that are plentiful to see. See more..
3.5 Gulf Kart Company (32 reviews)
- Superior cart rental
Game & Entertainment Centers

George might be grumpy, but he offers a superior product. Cart worked very well and we loved the solar powered roof to keep it charged. We rented a golf cart from another place (their cart stalled three times and we had to push to get back to our rental home...this was after only a few sporadic trips around the little town. We charged the cart overnight and brought it back). Upon returning the other cart, we walked over to Gulf Kart Company and were able to secure a two-day rental on the spot. Reservations are recommended/preferred and the business is cash only. Must call or walk up to reserve, as there is no online booking. Price appears to be slightly more, but Gulf Kart includes taxes/fees in the flat rate. See more..
3.5 Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve (32 reviews)
- Just a quick stop
Nature & Wildlife Areas

We only stopped here for a little while: we weren't really dressed for hiking, so we only stretched our legs a bit. Based on the cars we were the only people there. Our small stop is only worth mentioning because we happened to see a large family of wild pigs on our little walk, and it added something extra for our day. the piglets were so cute! See more..
Vintage Kuriosities (0 review)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops

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Vintage Kuriosities (0 review)
Closed now Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops
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Cedar Key United Methodist Church (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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First Baptist Church (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals

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