Things to see and do in Ruskin Florida

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center Mission: To preserve a sample of Florida's original habitats in the Little Manatee River Watershed. Trails, river and outdoor activities perfect for groups.

Gus' Crabby Adventures Come aboard and be a "Crew Mate" on Gus' commercial crab boat. Pull crab traps, bring them back fresh to the dock, cook'm & eat'm.

E. G. Simmons Regional Park Picnic areas and a campground with a beautiful waterfront view. A public beach provides visitors with a perfect setting for sunning or swimming, while a boat launch provides access to saltwater fishing and boating. The park also has fishing piers and areas for bank fishing. Bird watching is also popular.

Ruskin Drive-In Theatre One of only 19 remaining drive-in theaters in the state of Florida. Open 365 nights a year. Some of the best hamburgers in town. (children 8 years old and YOUNGER are free with their parents.)

Hydro Harvest Farms U-Pick and Hydroponic Sales. We will strive to always bring you the best produce, present a fun environment that you and your children can enjoy and help you with your efforts to bring the same great way of growing food to your own back yard.

	Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory University of Florida/IFAS Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 1408 24th Street SE Ruskin, FL 33570 Tel: 813 671-5230
Please note that the Laboratory works only with the commercial ornamental aquaculture industry, and we are unable to provide one-on-one assistance to aquarium hobbyists, recreational pond owners, or non-commercial ornamental (koi/goldfish) pond owners.

	National Weather Service WFO Tampa Bay Area 2525 14th Ave SE Ruskin, Florida 33570
Want to see us in action? You can! E-mail us here anytime, or call us at 813-645-2323 between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note that tours are subject to Homeland Security Threat Assessments and may be cancelled or adjusted if risks are higher.

Things to see and do near Ruskin
Sun City Stables - 813 649-1126 Trail rides for beginners and advanced riders, guided and unguided. Lessons, Pony Parties. Manatee Viewing Center - Apollo Beach Open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 through April 15. (The center is closed Thanksgiving, at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Easter.)