Crystal River’s best local businesses

The 137 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 11

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137 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants57 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 11
• 02Beauty7 places · newest: Angel Tattoo Tampa - Tattoos & Piercing, Sep 2
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: bealls, Sep 11
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Bounce Zone Tampa, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Beef 'O' Brady's, Sep 11
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Sep 11
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: RusticLove Vintage & More, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Enchanted Eyes Beauty Spa, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Carter's Ace Hardware of Crystal River, Sep 11
• 10Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Headquarters Military Surplus, Aug 2
• 11Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: USF Riverfront Park, Sep 2
• 12Pets4 places · newest: Pet Supermarket, Sep 2
• 13Cafes4 places · newest: Ellianos Coffee, Sep 11

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• FS Music

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  FS Music has been growing local musicians since 2005 in Crystal River with private lessons, rock band groups, and adult programs for…

  430 NE 3rd St · fsmusiconline.com ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 7

• Mojo Books & Records

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Part indie bookstore, part record shop, part caffeine pit stop, Mojo Books & Records has been fueling Tampa’s collectors since 2011 with…

  2554 E Fowler Ave (Tampa) · mojotampa.com ↗

• MOSI

  Arts & Culture

  From hands-on experiments to immersive laser light shows in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, MOSI keeps curiosity buzzing. Check out…

  4775 E Fowler Ave (Tampa) · mosi.org ↗

• Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI

  Arts & Culture

  Interactive exhibits on biology & earth science, as well as a ropes course & a planetarium.

  4801 E Fowler Ave (Tampa) · mosi.org ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  11806 Bruce B Downs Blvd (Tampa) · stores.staples.com ↗

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