Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Just around the corner from the apartment. Great happy hour for margaritas. The street corn is fabulous.
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Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint
1522 King StJust around the corner from the apartment. Great happy hour for margaritas. The street corn is fabulous.
Basic breakfast place just around the corner at Park and King Sts. Unlimited self serve coffee.
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Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park StBasic breakfast place just around the corner at Park and King Sts. Unlimited self serve coffee.
Sumo Sushi
2726 Park StPattaya Thai Grille
1526 King StWorth going to the rooftop to have dinner or just drinks at happy hour if the weather permits. They do have heaters/sun shades. Make reservations if having dinner there.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak StWorth going to the rooftop to have dinner or just drinks at happy hour if the weather permits. They do have heaters/sun shades. Make reservations if having dinner there.
Derby On Park
1068 Park StGreat brunch and outdoor patio.
Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Their fried chicken is to die for. Heavenly cheese grits. Great happy hour and outside dining when the weather permits.
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South Kitchen & Spirits
3638 Park StOur favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Their fried chicken is to die for. Heavenly cheese grits. Great happy hour and outside dining when the weather permits.
High end French cuisine in casual atmosphere. Romantic brunch spot.
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Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StHigh end French cuisine in casual atmosphere. Romantic brunch spot.
Great pizza, sandwiches, sidewalk dining. Bar area with plenty of TV's for sports watching. Live music on weekends. Brunch.
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Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns AveGreat pizza, sandwiches, sidewalk dining. Bar area with plenty of TV's for sports watching. Live music on weekends. Brunch.
Magic Sweethouse
2730 Park StMotionSweets
1020 Park StBREW Five Points
1024 Park StSouthern Roots Filling Station
1275 King StVery popular vegan restaurant.
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
1243 King StDelicious gluten free options.
Asian street food. Small plates. Very good.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StAsian street food. Small plates. Very good.
Bakery Ribault
3901 813 Lomax StFrench bistro. Amazing french onion soup. Small outdoor patio
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Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco BlvdFrench bistro. Amazing french onion soup. Small outdoor patio
Great restaurant. Salmon salad is a favorite.
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bb's restaurant and bar
1019 Hendricks AveGreat restaurant. Salmon salad is a favorite.
Great happy hour in bar. Fresh fish and seafood.
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Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
3551 St Johns AveGreat happy hour in bar. Fresh fish and seafood.
My favorite seafood restaurant. Period. Worth the drive. Worth the wait. Fresh fish, fresh shrimp.
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Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave NMy favorite seafood restaurant. Period. Worth the drive. Worth the wait. Fresh fish, fresh shrimp.
M Shack Riverside
1012 Margaret StGreat burgers and shakes. Local chain.
Local coffee shop. Step out of the Starbuck's box and try it!
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Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton StLocal coffee shop. Step out of the Starbuck's box and try it!
This is a cafe/restaurant and bakery in that they have the most amazing desserts. So amazing you might want to have dessert first and skip dinner altogether. Particularly lovely to sit on the sidewalk in nice weather.
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Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveThis is a cafe/restaurant and bakery in that they have the most amazing desserts. So amazing you might want to have dessert first and skip dinner altogether. Particularly lovely to sit on the sidewalk in nice weather.
Parks & Nature
Willowbranch Park
2870 Sydney StJust down the street from the apartment.
Dedicated path along river for running, biking or walking. Begins beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge overpass and continues north along the river.
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Northbank River Walk
East Coastline DriveDedicated path along river for running, biking or walking. Begins beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge overpass and continues north along the river.
Iphakamiso Park
1620 Riverside AveSouthbank path along riverbank for running, walking, and biking.
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Southbank Riverwalk
1001 Museum CirSouthbank path along riverbank for running, walking, and biking.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection and you get a beautiful view of the river from the gardens.
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveWonderful collection and you get a beautiful view of the river from the gardens.
Art Museum and cafe located next to our fabulous library.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StArt Museum and cafe located next to our fabulous library.
MOSH
1025 Museum CirPlanetarium shows, special exhibits and events.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Riverside
2033 Riverside AveWalgreens Pharmacy
2703 Park St7-Eleven
2545 Riverside AveEntertainment & Activities
Charming theater within walking distance. Order a pizza and a beer and enjoy the show.
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Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StCharming theater within walking distance. Order a pizza and a beer and enjoy the show.
Arts, Music and Farmers Market held on Saturdays under the Fuller Warren Bridge overpass. http://ram.riversideavondale.org
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I-Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveArts, Music and Farmers Market held on Saturdays under the Fuller Warren Bridge overpass. http://ram.riversideavondale.org
First class zoo on the river. Be sure to see the jaguar and gorilla exhibits.
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Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyFirst class zoo on the river. Be sure to see the jaguar and gorilla exhibits.
A rescue sanctuary for exotic and endangered animals. A must see is the evening feeding of the wild cats. So much fun! http://cattyshack.org
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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
1860 Starratt RdA rescue sanctuary for exotic and endangered animals. A must see is the evening feeding of the wild cats. So much fun! http://cattyshack.org
Candy making classes, factory tour, restaurant, lunch/brunch, ice cream and candy treats, located in historic building downtown. Fun for all ages.
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Sweet Pete's Candy
400 N Hogan StCandy making classes, factory tour, restaurant, lunch/brunch, ice cream and candy treats, located in historic building downtown. Fun for all ages.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StRooftop bar.
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StLate night food.
Nice patio with fire pit on colder nights. Cheap and strong drinks. Gay bar, straight friendly.
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Park Place Lounge
931 King StNice patio with fire pit on colder nights. Cheap and strong drinks. Gay bar, straight friendly.
Mary's Pub
901 King StA little bit of everything here. TV's over the bar for sports, food, and drag shows.
Intuition Ale Works
929 E Bay StBold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle StEngine 15 Brewing Company and Biergarten
633 Myrtle Ave NHyperion Brewing Company
1744 N Main StAardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveWaterfront location. Fabulous outdoor area.
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Wicked Barley Brewing Company
4100 Baymeadows RdWaterfront location. Fabulous outdoor area.
Wall Street Lounge
1050 Park StSmoky Dive Bar
Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
1035 Park StBirdies
1044 Park StThey make my favorite stout beer - Count Shakula. Fun place to go grab a beer and play giant jenga.
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Green Room Brewing
228 3rd St NThey make my favorite stout beer - Count Shakula. Fun place to go grab a beer and play giant jenga.
Recently opened rooftop bar. The tallest in the city. Feels more like you're in NYC or Atlanta than Jacksonville.
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River & Post
1000 Riverside AveRecently opened rooftop bar. The tallest in the city. Feels more like you're in NYC or Atlanta than Jacksonville.
Shopping
Generation Us
822 Lomax StGifts, furniture, home decor.
Edge City
1017 Park StClothing and Gifts
Midnight Sun
1055 Park StImported goods and jewelry.
Fans and Stoves Antique Mall
2270 Lomax StAntique Mall
Southern Crossing Antique Mall
2718 Park StAntiques and brick-a-brac.
Treasure House Antiques & Collectibles
Wolfgang
1038 Park StJane Doe Boutique
1027 Park StViolet
1007 Park StBead Here Now
1051 Park StGifts, beads
Jacksonville Farmers Market
1810 W Beaver St