Crystal Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Three Sisters Springs
36 NW US-19Beautiful spring waters where the manatees gather
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
1502 SE Kings Bay DrParks
Park, spring water beach minutes walk from our cottage, and kayak launch
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Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd StPark, spring water beach minutes walk from our cottage, and kayak launch
This is a must see! 210 acre park with all kinds of native wildlife to see plus one of the worlds oldest hippopotamus. You will take a pontoon boat or tram ride through the park to the Homosassa River where all the exhibits are located including the underwater observatory that allows you to see some endangered West Indian Manatee in the crystal-clean freshwater spring.
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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdThis is a must see! 210 acre park with all kinds of native wildlife to see plus one of the worlds oldest hippopotamus. You will take a pontoon boat or tram ride through the park to the Homosassa River where all the exhibits are located including the underwater observatory that allows you to see some endangered West Indian Manatee in the crystal-clean freshwater spring.
Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center and burial mounds.
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Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum PointRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center and burial mounds.
Definitely worth the 25 minute drive to Dunnellon to see this park. The waterfalls and crystal clear spring water are incredible. Go tubing down the river or go kayaking or swimming in the spring!
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Regenbogenquellen-Schwimmloch
19158 SW 81st Pl RdDefinitely worth the 25 minute drive to Dunnellon to see this park. The waterfalls and crystal clear spring water are incredible. Go tubing down the river or go kayaking or swimming in the spring!
A great place to launch your boat out into Crystal River and to fish off the pier.
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Fort Island Trail Park
12073 W Fort Island TrailA great place to launch your boat out into Crystal River and to fish off the pier.
Winery
Copp Winery & Wine Bar
7855 NE 4th AveWinery, wine and wine tasting
A short drive to Lecanto and worth every minute to see this beautiful property. The wine is great and if you visit the right time of year, you can buy or pick your own fresh blueberry's!
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Cavallo Farm & Market
8123 S Lecanto HwyA short drive to Lecanto and worth every minute to see this beautiful property. The wine is great and if you visit the right time of year, you can buy or pick your own fresh blueberry's!
Rentals
Marina and fishing. Also kayaks, boat ramp, and boat rentals.
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Pete's Pier Marina
1 SW 1st PlMarina and fishing. Also kayaks, boat ramp, and boat rentals.
Twin Rivers Marina
2880 N Seabreeze Pointboat rental, boat storage, fuel
Food scene
Family seafood with a spacious waterfront bar and dock. Live music on weekends.
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Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th StFamily seafood with a spacious waterfront bar and dock. Live music on weekends.
The best breakfast place in town. The ladies there are the best and will take good care of ya.
Sara's Diner
216 US-19The best breakfast place in town. The ladies there are the best and will take good care of ya.
Cody's Original Roadhouse
305 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River Smokehouse & Grill
2581 U.S. Highway 195 minute drive from the cottage but definitely worth it!
Charlie's Fish House Restaurant
224 US-19Waterfront seafood dining
BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River
631 N Citrus Ave2 minute walk from the cottage. Great BBQ!
Great atmosphere. Minutes walk from the cottage. Live music on the patio most evenings.
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Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
16 NE 5th StGreat atmosphere. Minutes walk from the cottage. Live music on the patio most evenings.
Just a few minutes walk from the cottage right on beautiful Citrus Avenue.
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St. Johns Tavern
572 N Citrus AveJust a few minutes walk from the cottage right on beautiful Citrus Avenue.
This restaurant is awesome! Fine dining at it's best. Reservations recommended so call ahead at 352-794-0004.
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Vintage On 5th
114 NE 5th StThis restaurant is awesome! Fine dining at it's best. Reservations recommended so call ahead at 352-794-0004.
Just a few minutes walk from the cottage on the beautiful Citrus Avenue
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KC Wine and Koffee Bar
564 N Citrus AveJust a few minutes walk from the cottage on the beautiful Citrus Avenue
A must visit! Great atmosphere with an awesome bar and delicious pizza all while overlooking the Homosassa River and the famous "Monkey Island". The monkeys are so fun to watch!
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Monkey Bar
5297 S Cherokee WayA must visit! Great atmosphere with an awesome bar and delicious pizza all while overlooking the Homosassa River and the famous "Monkey Island". The monkeys are so fun to watch!
Great atmosphere and awesome wings! Outdoors seating right on the Homosassa River. Live music on the weekends.
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MacRae's of Homosassa Inc
5300 S Cherokee WayGreat atmosphere and awesome wings! Outdoors seating right on the Homosassa River. Live music on the weekends.
Okay everyone has to visit this place, and you will wanna go back! Food is great and what an awesome atmosphere! Outdoor seating right on the Homosassa River. Live music on the weekends, several huge tiki bars, boat docks for boat-in parking, and even a sandy beach area to hang out and talk.
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Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River RdOkay everyone has to visit this place, and you will wanna go back! Food is great and what an awesome atmosphere! Outdoor seating right on the Homosassa River. Live music on the weekends, several huge tiki bars, boat docks for boat-in parking, and even a sandy beach area to hang out and talk.
Great food and atmosphere in "old Florida". You'll love the drive back Ozello Trail to eat at this wonderful restaurant!
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Peck's Old Port Cove
139 N Ozello TrailGreat food and atmosphere in "old Florida". You'll love the drive back Ozello Trail to eat at this wonderful restaurant!
Worth the drive through "old Florida" to eat at this restaurant sitting right on the Withlacoochee River.
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Blackwater Grill & Bar
6301 Riverside DrWorth the drive through "old Florida" to eat at this restaurant sitting right on the Withlacoochee River.
Minutes walk from the cottage on the beautiful Citrus Avenue. Great steaks and food and awesome bar!
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Kane's Cattle Co.
508 N Citrus AveMinutes walk from the cottage on the beautiful Citrus Avenue. Great steaks and food and awesome bar!
Our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Crystal River.
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Los Magueyes Crystal River
6875 W Gulf to Lake HwyOur absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Crystal River.
Coffee / Tea
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
638 N Citrus AveAmy's On The Avenue
539 N Citrus AveAmerican restaurant & cafe
Tea House 650
650 N Citrus AveFun Things To Do
A few minutes walk from the Cottage. They offer paddle craft rentals along with snorkeling and manatee tour boat rides. **Mention Crystal Cottage for a 10% discount!!**
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Hunter Springs Kayaks
36 Northeast 4th StreetA few minutes walk from the Cottage. They offer paddle craft rentals along with snorkeling and manatee tour boat rides. **Mention Crystal Cottage for a 10% discount!!**
Snorkel, dive, kayaks, manatee tours, swim with the manatee, scallop tours
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Famous Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
320 US-19Snorkel, dive, kayaks, manatee tours, swim with the manatee, scallop tours
12645 W Fort Island Trail
12645 West Fort Island TrailAirboat Rides on Crystal River and the Gulf!
Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees
135 NE 3rd StAn incredible 6 mile drive back Fort Island Trail straight to the ocean and beach. You'll feel like you are driving in the everglades. The beach has nice silky white sand with an incredible evening sunset. Not to forget the walk-out pier and stunning boardwalk winding through the woods to access it. It also has a boat ramp that launches straight into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Fishing Pier am Fort Island Gulf Beach
16000 W Fort Island TrailAn incredible 6 mile drive back Fort Island Trail straight to the ocean and beach. You'll feel like you are driving in the everglades. The beach has nice silky white sand with an incredible evening sunset. Not to forget the walk-out pier and stunning boardwalk winding through the woods to access it. It also has a boat ramp that launches straight into the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Fishing Tours. www.floridafishingtours.com
Call 352-651-8886 to talk to Captain Justin for fishing, bow fishing, scalloping, gator hunting, and eco tours today!
965 N Palm Springs Terrace
965 North Palm Springs TerraceFlorida Fishing Tours. www.floridafishingtours.com
Call 352-651-8886 to talk to Captain Justin for fishing, bow fishing, scalloping, gator hunting, and eco tours today!
Call Captain Carlos for a fun-filled fishing, scalloping, or eco charter. Give him a call at 813-918-4234 today!
OutKast Outfitter ° Scalloping Crystal River
162 Palm StreetCall Captain Carlos for a fun-filled fishing, scalloping, or eco charter. Give him a call at 813-918-4234 today!