Jim & Wendy’s Guidebook

Jim & Wendy
Jim & Wendy
Jim & Wendy’s Guidebook

Eats

Here are some suggestions for where to eat near by!
Waterfront dining, live entertainment most weekends in Tiki Bar
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Cracker's Bar & Grill
502 NW 6th St
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Waterfront dining, live entertainment most weekends in Tiki Bar
Very casual, good seafood - CASH ONLY
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The Crab Plant
201 NW 5th St
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Very casual, good seafood - CASH ONLY
Popular, long waits, kid-friendly, live entertainment
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Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd
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Popular, long waits, kid-friendly, live entertainment
Great seafood, red beans & rice / gumbo.
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Cajun jimmys seafood seller
300 Southeast US Highway 19
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Great seafood, red beans & rice / gumbo.
For foodies or a nice meal out. Several years Wine Spectator Award recipient; Our favorites—Shrimp & Grits, fish dip appetizer. You can't go wrong with their steaks, either. Reservation recommended.
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Vintage On 5th
114 NE 5th St
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For foodies or a nice meal out. Several years Wine Spectator Award recipient; Our favorites—Shrimp & Grits, fish dip appetizer. You can't go wrong with their steaks, either. Reservation recommended.
CLOSED FOR REMODELING (2023) Another favorite of ours for a nice meal out - great food here. It's further out, about 20 minutes east on Highway 44. Reservations suggested anytime, but especially on the weekend.
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Katch Twenty-Two
2924 W Gulf to Lake Hwy
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CLOSED FOR REMODELING (2023) Another favorite of ours for a nice meal out - great food here. It's further out, about 20 minutes east on Highway 44. Reservations suggested anytime, but especially on the weekend.
Great Food, Service and Views - At Waterfront, you must sit outside (although indoor seating is available). Best waterfront view. Excellent food. 1.4 mi from our rental.
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Waterfront Social
1610 Southeast Paradise Circle
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Great Food, Service and Views - At Waterfront, you must sit outside (although indoor seating is available). Best waterfront view. Excellent food. 1.4 mi from our rental.

Markets/Stores

Amazing fresh fish market, check days and hours before heading out.
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Shelly's Seafood & Fish Market
5380 S Boulevard Dr
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Amazing fresh fish market, check days and hours before heading out.
Groceries - 4 minutes from the house
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Winn-Dixie
1651 SE US Hwy 19
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Groceries - 4 minutes from the house
Our go-to for whatever's needed in this category. You can take 3 Sisters Spring Trail and go in the back way if your GPS will give you the exact turn, otherwise take hwy 19 for a visual cue.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
822 Southeast US Highway 19
Our go-to for whatever's needed in this category. You can take 3 Sisters Spring Trail and go in the back way if your GPS will give you the exact turn, otherwise take hwy 19 for a visual cue.
5 min. (Our three Wal-Marts are 20 minutes in any direction.) Three Sisters Spring Trail better route than Hwy 19.
Big Lots
146 SE US Hwy 19
5 min. (Our three Wal-Marts are 20 minutes in any direction.) Three Sisters Spring Trail better route than Hwy 19.
Not recommending the restaurant so much, but the seafood market attached. Closer than Shelly's. Try the smoked fish dip.
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Charlie's Fish House Restaurant
224 US-19
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Not recommending the restaurant so much, but the seafood market attached. Closer than Shelly's. Try the smoked fish dip.

Things To Do

Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
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River Ventures
498 SE Kings Bay Dr
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Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
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Svømning med søkøer i sjov 2 Dive
135 NE 3rd St
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Snorkeling, swim with or see the manatees.
Underwater observatory; “alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.” Good for families.
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Vestindgangen til Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
9225 W Fishbowl Dr
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Underwater observatory; “alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.” Good for families.
Inexpensive ($3 per car) historic walking park. As you walk the paths, read about the history, go up on the big mound for beautiful views, sit waterside on picnic tables and watch the boats zoom by or shrimpers head out for the night or enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset. (Don't forget the bug spray.) We are frequent visitors to this lovely park since we live just one street away.
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Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum Point
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Inexpensive ($3 per car) historic walking park. As you walk the paths, read about the history, go up on the big mound for beautiful views, sit waterside on picnic tables and watch the boats zoom by or shrimpers head out for the night or enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset. (Don't forget the bug spray.) We are frequent visitors to this lovely park since we live just one street away.
Little Springs Park
698-600 NW 2nd Ave
Bicentennial Park Pool
8145 W Bicentennial Park Dr
Dockside Ice Cream
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
727 N Suncoast Blvd

Hiking

Crystal River Preserve State Park Eco-Walk
5990 N Tallahassee Rd
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
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Churchhouse Hammock Trail
857 N Suncoast Blvd
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7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
West State Park Street
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Crystal River Preserve State Park
3266 N Sailboat Ave
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Beaches

14 mi—just turn right off of Woodward and drive until you get there. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS—take food or drinks and enjoy! Picnic tables, bathrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, shallow boat ramp.
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Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier
16000 W Fort Island Trail
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14 mi—just turn right off of Woodward and drive until you get there. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS—take food or drinks and enjoy! Picnic tables, bathrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, shallow boat ramp.
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Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd St
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Breakfast

Close by, in Winn Dixie Shopping plaza.
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Breakfast Station
11352 N Williams St
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Close by, in Winn Dixie Shopping plaza.
Local dive. Turn left off Woodward Park and it is on the right corner at the Highway 19 light.
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Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
1712 SE US Hwy 19
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Local dive. Turn left off Woodward Park and it is on the right corner at the Highway 19 light.

Nearby Resort Amenities

Plantation on Crystal River is just around the corner for you ins convenient and has many things to offer the public.
FOOD: Fine Dining | West 82º Bar & Grill (nice breakfast menu) | Tiki Bar (lots of outside tables, bar | Excellent Sunday Brunch SPA RENTALS—Kayak, paddle boards, water bikes, boats, diving equipment… BOAT LAUNCH $10 Scenic Cruise $16.00 GOLF Tours, Bait Shop
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Plantation on Crystal River
9301 W Fort Island Trail
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FOOD: Fine Dining | West 82º Bar & Grill (nice breakfast menu) | Tiki Bar (lots of outside tables, bar | Excellent Sunday Brunch SPA RENTALS—Kayak, paddle boards, water bikes, boats, diving equipment… BOAT LAUNCH $10 Scenic Cruise $16.00 GOLF Tours, Bait Shop