Citrus County is the only place in America where you can swim with and touch manatees | Taste and See Tampa Bay

Chilly weather is the perfect time of year to swim with manatees, and Citrus County, Florida offers the most unique experience in the entire nation. Since the 1970s, Citrus County has been the only place in America where you can swim with and touch manatees legally. Manatees flock into the freshwater springs this time of year to stay warm in the 72-degree water. This makes chilly days the perfect time to see them up close.