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Located In the Heart of Historic Downtown Crystal River Florida is Heritage Village. In Heritage Village you will find many Unique Specialty Shoppes, a charming Tea Bar and Café on the Avenue- all nestled within the canopied Oaks, Palm and Magnolia trees, in Cracker style Cottages, and Historic Homes (some dating back to the 1800’s). A sense of Yesterday, with an Artistic Flare of today’s Market, all here for your shopping pleasure. Let us entertain you with live music, great food and drink, all in an atmosphere that is an experience your sure to enjoy!

Karisma / Art~FX is your one stop resource to furnishing your home. We specialize in Period & Vintage Furniture & Investment Grade Art. Everything to reflect your personality and lifestyle.

Be sure to visit our specialty gourmet shop (MarketDay) for mouth watering treats and delectable dips as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. Create your own gift baskets...

Here at Karisma, we also offer a wide range of collectibles...for the beginners to the well-seasoned, our customers are happy with the quality & affordability of all our products.

With over 18 years of experience we have the skills to fulfill your requirements. We have quality on hand graphic designers who are capable of bringing your ideas to life. We will use your idea & transform it into a logo you will be Proud of! Customer satisfaction is our number one goal!

Cakes & Creations offers you the very best in gourmet cakes, cheesecakes and cupcakes. Our delicious cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes and other delights are baked with the freshest ingredients & made from scratch here in our kitchen.

We take pride in the quality of our baked goods every step of the way. For occasional cakes, choose from simple classic designs or increase the visual impact with soft color and contemporary styles. Our cakes are deliciously moist and we offer a wide variety of cake shapes, flavors and fillings to select from.

“What happens on the Porch stays on the Porch,” is our theme. Whatever you enjoy on your own back porch will be enhanced by a visit to the Back Porch Garden. We feature loose leaf teas from around the world; home and garden items; wonderful art work; candles; music; garden flags and just about anything that enhances your back porch relaxation. Visit with us and have a cup of tea. You never know. You may become a “tea snob” as well.

THURSDAY NIGHTS STEAK NIGHT

In the Beer & Wine Garden . . .

*weather permitting

Consistently Extraordinary, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and southern gourmet are served, featuring our jumbo lump crab cakes and signature desserts. Premier service, whatever the fare, you’ll find the perfect fit for your taste at Café on the Avenue.

The mother and daughter team of Dianna and Betsy brings a perfect balance to the buying for The Cotton Club women's boutique. We feature Fresh Produce clothing and sportswear, and Brighton Jewelry, accessories, shoes, and much more. Our many progressive clothing lines let you mix and match to enhance and extend your wardrobe, while our customer friendly attitude makes shopping a fun experience. We have been in the Heritage Village shopping center for 10 years.

When visiting Florida and the Nature Coast, be sure to stop by Crystal River and visit us for guided kayak trips, kayak sales & rentals, and kayak accessories

Explore King's Bay and its first magnitude springs. Tour the coastal area with a Marine Biologist and learn about manatees and other flora and fauna from a degreed professional. Experience ecotourism as it should be practiced.

For the avid paddler, visit our retail shop. We carry the best kayaks & paddling accessories to be found in the area. Kayaks by Eddyline, Current Designs, Hurricane, and Freedom Hawk. We Have the Best Boats on the Bay.

Aardvark's is a small shop by design and customer service is what we do best. We know paddling and we'll take the time to talk to you and answer your questions. If you stop by and we are not there, look for the "Back at:" sign next to the front door. That'll tell you when we'll be back. Typically it'll only be a few minutes as we pick up or drop off our rental boats. We believe that if you want something done right, do it yourself.

Our pledge is to have the best kayaks on the Bay. No junk, no tubs, no box store mentality. We specialize in light weight gear.

Matt & Sue,

The Aardvarks

"We Paddle"

Hot Heads! is a full service hair salon offering foil hi-lites, the latest color techniques, and styles. A massage therapist on staff will help you de-stress and massage sore muscles. Full service nails, spa pedicures, waxing and professional makeup available for those special occasions. Coming soon…facials by a licensed esthetician! Personalize a gift package for someone special in your life. See how Hot Heads can beautify you!

Step inside and experience the latest in elegant fashions and accessories for the savvy woman of today! We feature the finest in quality, excellent customer service and a variety of styles and sizes, from 2 to 2x. You’ll feel confident and beautiful in our timeless ensembles, so come and enjoy shopping at La-Te-Da Boutique.

The Manatee Toy Company is a comprehensive gift store concentrating in Manatee and Florida themed gift items for all ages, in all price ranges. We have approximately 12 different manatee stuffed animals, as well as other sea life toys. Engraved glassware, gourmet chocolates, handmade jewelry, and exclusive resort ware add to our selections. Visit us for the best selection of quality souvenirs and gifts in Citrus County.

The Bridal House ( formerly Mary Beth's Bridal and Formal Wear), is working hard to meet your every special occasion need. You will find the historical ambiance of the century old Heritage House an enjoyable place to shop for prom, wedding gowns, bridal party dresses, mothers dresses, cruise wear, tuxedo rentals as well as a complete line of Bridal and special occasion accessories. Open Monday thru Saturday 10am - 6pm with special appointments available.

The Highlander Cafe is owned and operated by Colin and Natalie McPherson, and is located at 638 N. Citrus Avenue.

The Highlander Cafe offers hearty sandwiches on fresh ciabatta bread with side salads that are artistic creations; soup du jour with flavors that taste fresh from the garden; scones, pastries, cakes, pies and coffees and smoothies to please every taste. And the specialty of the house, a toasted bagel topped with cream cheese, lox and a sprinkle of onion and capers.

ALL ABOUT NATURE is "Crystal Rivers Most Unique Nature Themed Gift Shoppe" where you can also find local artist “Feature Works” in our shop – Don Mayo's Reproduction Manatee Prints, Folk Art Windows by Bob Chandler, and Original Watercolor/Landmark Cards by Polly Fladmark Hilgert. Also wildlife photos and images by Jean Clark, Aqua Metal Art by Tony VanDyke, Nature in Acrylic and Oil by Mary Gavaza, and others that you must see