Inglis, FL

Inglis is a peaceful, small-town community in Levy County, sitting just a few miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Home to fewer than 1,500 residents, it offers a relaxed pace and plenty of open space along the lower Withlacoochee River. Shaded by mossy live oaks and surrounded by quiet conservation land, it has a classic Old Florida atmosphere that appeals to people looking to escape the crowded resort towns.

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Most of life here centers around the water and the woods. You have direct river access for kayaking and boating out to the Gulf, great fishing right in your backyard, and miles of peaceful trails winding through the Cross Florida Greenway. The town also holds onto a neat bit of pop culture history: Elvis Presley spent time here in 1961 filming the movie Follow That Dream. If you appreciate friendly neighbors, simple living, and easy access to nature, Inglis makes a welcoming home.