Guidebook for Homosassa
Food Scene
Waterfront. Local hangout for fresh shrimp, crab legs, and clam chowder.
89 moradores locais recomendam
The Freezer Tiki Bar
5590 S Boulevard DrWaterfront. Local hangout for fresh shrimp, crab legs, and clam chowder.
Waterfront. Fun hangout to watch the boaters go by. Inexpensive eats.
30 moradores locais recomendam
MacRae's of Homosassa Inc
5300 S Cherokee WayWaterfront. Fun hangout to watch the boaters go by. Inexpensive eats.
Old Mill Tavern
10465 W Yulee DrLocal hangout. Live music on weekends.
Outside deck. Good food with weekend entertainment.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
16 NE 5th StOutside deck. Good food with weekend entertainment.
Small and quaint family owned restaurant. Must try: Saganiki and Spanakopita
6 moradores locais recomendam
Taverna Manos Mediterranean Grille
5705 W Gulf to Lake HwySmall and quaint family owned restaurant. Must try: Saganiki and Spanakopita
1st and 2nd story restaurants with views of Monkey Island. Live music some evenings.
Homosassa Riverside Resort
5297 S Cherokee Way1st and 2nd story restaurants with views of Monkey Island. Live music some evenings.
Local (a bit of a dive) hangout, but close by. Pool tables, backyard patio, good pizza, prime rib weekend specials. Live music on Saturdays.
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
4828 S Suncoast BlvdLocal (a bit of a dive) hangout, but close by. Pool tables, backyard patio, good pizza, prime rib weekend specials. Live music on Saturdays.
Breakfast Station
11352 N Williams StGood breakfast spot. Railroad theme.
Sugarmill Restaurant
5446 S Suncoast BlvdGood breakfast spot. Right across US19.
Yes it is a chain, but the best early bird sirloin steak and drink specials (before 6:00pm). Great service.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Cody's Original Roadhouse
305 SE US Hwy 19Yes it is a chain, but the best early bird sirloin steak and drink specials (before 6:00pm). Great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bands - mostly rock and country. Good food and drinks at reasonable prices.
10 moradores locais recomendam
High Octane Saloon
1590 S Suncoast BlvdGreat bands - mostly rock and country. Good food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
Take the boat ride to the park. Interesting and educational. Manatees, a hippo, otter park, disabled eagles, flamingos, snakes, underwater fish viewing, and much more.
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Parque Estadual de Vida Selvagem de Homosassa Springs
4150 S Suncoast BlvdTake the boat ride to the park. Interesting and educational. Manatees, a hippo, otter park, disabled eagles, flamingos, snakes, underwater fish viewing, and much more.
Parque Estadual Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial WayThe mermaid show is amazing.
Canoe and kayak rentals and instructions for how to get to ‘The Crack’.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Parque de Campismo do Rio Chassahowitzka
8600 W Miss Maggie DrCanoe and kayak rentals and instructions for how to get to ‘The Crack’.
This hiking trail used to be 'Central' street in Homosassa. About a 5 mile trek to W Yulee Dr. Hog Pond is about midway. Woodsy and scenic, although can be hot. We have walked through to the Red Mill for lunch then Uber'd back.
Hog Pond Trail Withlacoochee State Forest
4990 S Suncoast BlvdThis hiking trail used to be 'Central' street in Homosassa. About a 5 mile trek to W Yulee Dr. Hog Pond is about midway. Woodsy and scenic, although can be hot. We have walked through to the Red Mill for lunch then Uber'd back.
Sightseeing
Monkey Bar
5297 S Cherokee WaySee live monkeys on an island.
Old Florida scenes. The road meanders over vast salt marshes dotted by islands of sabal palm an cedar. End at Ozello community park for Gulf views - especially sunsets. Peck's Old Port Cove Restaurant is a good stop. The Island Outpost is a cute locals place too.
Ozello Trail
South Ozello TrailOld Florida scenes. The road meanders over vast salt marshes dotted by islands of sabal palm an cedar. End at Ozello community park for Gulf views - especially sunsets. Peck's Old Port Cove Restaurant is a good stop. The Island Outpost is a cute locals place too.
Shopping
Citrus Ave
524 N Citrus AveInteresting shops and restaurants on both sides of the Suncoast Hwy.
Large vendor community offers wide variety of high quality merchandise, including: antiques and collectibles, books, clothing, hardware/tools, clothing, pets and pet supplies, jewelry, arts and crafts, deli, produce and much, much more. Free admission and parking.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Howards Flea Market
6373 S Suncoast BlvdLarge vendor community offers wide variety of high quality merchandise, including: antiques and collectibles, books, clothing, hardware/tools, clothing, pets and pet supplies, jewelry, arts and crafts, deli, produce and much, much more. Free admission and parking.
Arts & Culture
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park contains the ruins of a sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. After Florida became a state, he was elected by the legislature in 1845 to the US Senate, becoming the first American of Jewish heritage to serve there.
At Homosassa, Yulee established a sugarcane plantation, which was destroyed during the American Civil War. The original plantation covered more than 5,000 acres, and was worked by approximately 1,000 enslaved African Americans. They raised sugarcane, citrus, and cotton. The large mill (which was steam-driven) ran from 1851 to 1864. It produced sugar, syrup and molasses, the latter used in making rum.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Histórico das Ruínas do Moinho de Açúcar de Yulee
County Road 490Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park contains the ruins of a sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. After Florida became a state, he was elected by the legislature in 1845 to the US Senate, becoming the first American of Jewish heritage to serve there.
At Homosassa, Yulee established a sugarcane plantation, which was destroyed during the American Civil War. The original plantation covered more than 5,000 acres, and was worked by approximately 1,000 enslaved African Americans. They raised sugarcane, citrus, and cotton. The large mill (which was steam-driven) ran from 1851 to 1864. It produced sugar, syrup and molasses, the latter used in making rum.
Entertainment & Activities
Ziplining and horseback riding.
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10830 W Bentbow Path, Crystal River 352-795-7387
Faith Haven
10830 West Bentbow PathZiplining and horseback riding.
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10830 W Bentbow Path, Crystal River 352-795-7387