Directions

The Original Golf School^™ at the Plantation Inn and Resort is located off Highway 19 in Crystal River, close to the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's "Nature Coast," an easy drive from Tampa International Airport via the new Route 589 (Veterans Expressway/Sunshine Parkway).

Approximate driving time from:

From Tampa International Airport (drive time 1 to 1-1/4 hours):
Exit Airport for the Veterans Highway North to the Suncoast Parkway (589). Go
North to the end which is Highway 98.  Turn left and go approximately 5.5 miles to Highway 19. Go North approximately 12 miles into Crystal River. Go to the first stop light past the "Welcome to Crystal River" sign. Turn left on West Fort Island Trail. We are approximately 1-1/2 blocks on the right.

From Orlando (drive time 1-1/4 to 2 hours):
Take Florida Turnpike North to 1-75. Take 1-75 North to Wildwood exit. Go west on
State Road 44 through Inverness to Crystal River. Turn left on Highway 19 South. Go to 2nd stop light and turn right onto West Fort Island Trail. We are approximately 1-1/2 blocks on the right.

From Gainesville Regional Airport (drive time 1 hour):
Take Route 24 West from Airport to Route 121.  Follow Route 121 South to Route 19. Turn left and follow Route 19 South through Crystal River.  Turn right on West Fort Island Trail Road by the big Plantation Inn Sign. We are approximately 1-1/2 blocks on
the right.

From Jacksonville (drive time 2-1/2 hours):
1-10 West to US 301 exit. 301 South to State Road 24 into Gainesville.  See Gainesville above for remaining directions.

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