Jered And Carly’s Downtown Jax Guidebook
Cool things to do
The Jacksonville Zoo is amazing. We have been to many different zoos around the country and this is our favorite. We love how the environment is so natural with gardens intertwined with the exhibits. In addition to normal zoo activities, it has a cool place that serves local craft beer overlooking the river. Only a short 10 minute drive from the place.
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Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyThe Jacksonville Zoo is amazing. We have been to many different zoos around the country and this is our favorite. We love how the environment is so natural with gardens intertwined with the exhibits. In addition to normal zoo activities, it has a cool place that serves local craft beer overlooking the river. Only a short 10 minute drive from the place.
Only a short 7 minute drive to the Museum of Science and History. For the young and old! Pair it with a lunch spot in San Marco and you have had a good day.
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MOSH
1025 Museum CirOnly a short 7 minute drive to the Museum of Science and History. For the young and old! Pair it with a lunch spot in San Marco and you have had a good day.
Less than a 25 minute drive to the amazing beaches of Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St SLess than a 25 minute drive to the amazing beaches of Jacksonville.
Home of Jacksonville Jaguars and many events. Only a short 5 minute drive from our place.
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TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium DrHome of Jacksonville Jaguars and many events. Only a short 5 minute drive from our place.
Many concerts are held here. A 5 minute drive from our place.
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Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph BlvdMany concerts are held here. A 5 minute drive from our place.
Major shopping area in Jacksonville. Approximately a 15 minute drive from our place.
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St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrMajor shopping area in Jacksonville. Approximately a 15 minute drive from our place.
Local candy store that is currently in downtown but started in a house in Springfield. The store itself is like a Willy Wonka's chocolate factory of the East Coast. Great spot to take the kids or the "big kids".
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Sweet Pete's Candy
400 N Hogan StLocal candy store that is currently in downtown but started in a house in Springfield. The store itself is like a Willy Wonka's chocolate factory of the East Coast. Great spot to take the kids or the "big kids".
Beautiful modern library with city views. Great place to get some work done. Has an amazing children's section. Take a lunch and eat in the quiet courtyard.
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Jacksonville Main Public Library
303 N Laura StBeautiful modern library with city views. Great place to get some work done. Has an amazing children's section. Take a lunch and eat in the quiet courtyard.
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth StThis place is wonderful! Peaceful and for all ages. They even have an incredible area for children filled with education and fun things to do. Take a short walk to get lunch at Hawkers and you will have had a very good day.
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveThis place is wonderful! Peaceful and for all ages. They even have an incredible area for children filled with education and fun things to do. Take a short walk to get lunch at Hawkers and you will have had a very good day.
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StJacksonville Ice and Sportsplex
3605 Philips HwyGreat if you want to take a hike through the woods. They have educational but fun materials you can check out for kids so they can look for wildlife along side you.
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I-Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve
12713 Fort Caroline RoadGreat if you want to take a hike through the woods. They have educational but fun materials you can check out for kids so they can look for wildlife along side you.
Ever been to an Escape Room? It is the best fun for a family with older kids or group!! Solving puzzles together builds strong relationships :-) Breakout Games is the place for this.
Breakout Games - Jacksonville
7999 Philips HwyEver been to an Escape Room? It is the best fun for a family with older kids or group!! Solving puzzles together builds strong relationships :-) Breakout Games is the place for this.
Go get some exercise or blow off some energy. A trampoline park that's fun for everyone.
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Flight Fit N Fun Jacksonville
7022 A C Skinner PkwyGo get some exercise or blow off some energy. A trampoline park that's fun for everyone.
Who doesn't like indoor go-carts?! Great to appropriately aged guests, of course. Perfect for families and groups. Or the single traveler who just wants to have fun solo!
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Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events - Jacksonville, FL
6601 Executive Park Ct NWho doesn't like indoor go-carts?! Great to appropriately aged guests, of course. Perfect for families and groups. Or the single traveler who just wants to have fun solo!
Wonderful place for the young kiddos, 6 yrs and under. Entertainment for hours.
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I-Hands On Children's Museum
8580 Beach BlvdWonderful place for the young kiddos, 6 yrs and under. Entertainment for hours.
Open during the SUMMER only! A really fun waterpark for when you get tired of sand in your bathing suit.
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Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdOpen during the SUMMER only! A really fun waterpark for when you get tired of sand in your bathing suit.
Neighborhoods
Quaint neighborhood with many local dining and shopping options. Only a short 10 minute drive away.
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Riverside
Quaint neighborhood with many local dining and shopping options. Only a short 10 minute drive away.
Historic neighborhood with 3 breweries and several local restaurants.
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Springfield
Historic neighborhood with 3 breweries and several local restaurants.
Historic neighborhood with local restaurants and shopping.
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San Marco
Historic neighborhood with local restaurants and shopping.
We love going to this beach. There is a cool downtown area that has local restaurants, shopping, and bars. Great place for a date night.
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Neptune Beach
We love going to this beach. There is a cool downtown area that has local restaurants, shopping, and bars. Great place for a date night.
Food scene
Main and Six Brewing
1636 N Main StLocal brewery in Springfield.
Hyperion Brewing Company
1744 N Main StLocal Brewery in Springfield.
Great local spot for pizza in Springfield. The building is a historically renovated old department store so the atmosphere is also unique.
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Springfield Scoops
1807 N Main StGreat local spot for pizza in Springfield. The building is a historically renovated old department store so the atmosphere is also unique.
Really good bbq at great prices. Try the corn nuggets as an appetizer are amazing.
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Fred Cotten's Landmark BBQ
1417 N Main StReally good bbq at great prices. Try the corn nuggets as an appetizer are amazing.
Local Springfield brewery with food and games (darts, basketball, corn-hole, etc.).
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Strings Sports Brewery
1850 N Main StLocal Springfield brewery with food and games (darts, basketball, corn-hole, etc.).
Local spot to grab cheap breakfast. Try the breakfast in a cup...so yummy. They are only open Monday-Friday. CASH ONLY!
Tommy's Breakfast in a Cup
1540 Walnut StLocal spot to grab cheap breakfast. Try the breakfast in a cup...so yummy. They are only open Monday-Friday. CASH ONLY!
Local place for Asian small plates. Oh man, this food is gooooooood. So. Good. We love the Bahn Mi bites. Surprisingly, our two kids love it! They have two locations...Riverside and Neptune Beach.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StLocal place for Asian small plates. Oh man, this food is gooooooood. So. Good. We love the Bahn Mi bites. Surprisingly, our two kids love it! They have two locations...Riverside and Neptune Beach.
Local beer garden that has a rooftop bar. Food is good and they have a lot of local beers.
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Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StLocal beer garden that has a rooftop bar. Food is good and they have a lot of local beers.
Such a neat experience! Dine while being entertained by live musicians and/or actors. An evening you won't forget :-)
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Alhambra Theatre & Dining
12000 Beach BlvdSuch a neat experience! Dine while being entertained by live musicians and/or actors. An evening you won't forget :-)
Delish! Our fav is the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries.
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Uptown Kitchen And Bar
1303 N Main StDelish! Our fav is the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries.
1748 bakehouse
1748 N Main StGreat spot for sandwiches, salads, and coffee.