Downtown Jax Guidebook
Bars
This beautiful speakeasy style bar features not only some of the best drinks in town, but also has free swing dance lessons every Sunday at 7pm!
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The Volstead
115 W Adams StThis beautiful speakeasy style bar features not only some of the best drinks in town, but also has free swing dance lessons every Sunday at 7pm!
A local music venue/bar that has something different going on every night! It also features a back patio that is shared with the restaurant next door.
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1904 Music Hall
19 Ocean StA local music venue/bar that has something different going on every night! It also features a back patio that is shared with the restaurant next door.
Sidecar Jax
1406 Hendricks AveRight next to V Pizza, you can't go wrong going here.
Do you like craft beer? Do you like dogs? You will find both here (well, maybe on the dog part). One of my favorite breweries in town, with lots of good food options around it.
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Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveDo you like craft beer? Do you like dogs? You will find both here (well, maybe on the dog part). One of my favorite breweries in town, with lots of good food options around it.
Sightseeing
Not only do you have the gardens to explore, but there's also a fantastic interactive kids display!
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveNot only do you have the gardens to explore, but there's also a fantastic interactive kids display!
The Florida Theater is one of my favorite downtown historic spots. I've seen acts ranging from classical music, to a cult classic movie/theater performance. If there's something going on you're interested in, I highly recommend it!
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Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth StThe Florida Theater is one of my favorite downtown historic spots. I've seen acts ranging from classical music, to a cult classic movie/theater performance. If there's something going on you're interested in, I highly recommend it!
Historic 5 points is a little neighborhood right next to downtown. Great food, great bars, great parks, and beautiful houses. If you're looking to stroll around, this is the place to go!
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Five Points
1053 Park StHistoric 5 points is a little neighborhood right next to downtown. Great food, great bars, great parks, and beautiful houses. If you're looking to stroll around, this is the place to go!
Connected to 5 Points, this art market goes on every Saturday morning. There's music, food, and free activities that go on (like yoga and dancing). It's even on the water!
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I-Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveConnected to 5 Points, this art market goes on every Saturday morning. There's music, food, and free activities that go on (like yoga and dancing). It's even on the water!
This biking and hiking trail and park is made from an old railroad corridor. The trail runs for 15 miles through tall oaks. In some places, the trees almost form an archway, making this ride easy and shady. There are also eight miles of spur trails that run through public conservation lands for hiking and horse riding.
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Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
1800 Imeson RoadThis biking and hiking trail and park is made from an old railroad corridor. The trail runs for 15 miles through tall oaks. In some places, the trees almost form an archway, making this ride easy and shady. There are also eight miles of spur trails that run through public conservation lands for hiking and horse riding.
Another one for museum lovers! A cute spot with plenty of fun things to do (for all ages). Once you step outside, you have an amazing view of the Jacksonville skyline, and some fun pieces of art to discover/explore.
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MOSH
1025 Museum CirAnother one for museum lovers! A cute spot with plenty of fun things to do (for all ages). Once you step outside, you have an amazing view of the Jacksonville skyline, and some fun pieces of art to discover/explore.
Food scene
This is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. Staff is very friendly, and there's more than meets the eye in this small space.
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Crane Ramen Jacksonville
1029 Park StreetThis is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. Staff is very friendly, and there's more than meets the eye in this small space.
This is a 3-story candy store with a restaurant inside! There's definitely an air of magic when you walk in.
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Sweet Pete's Candy
400 N Hogan StThis is a 3-story candy store with a restaurant inside! There's definitely an air of magic when you walk in.
Do you want amazing BBQ? This is the spot. Be warned though, it can be hard to get a table during peak hours.
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The Bearded Pig
1808 Kings AvenueDo you want amazing BBQ? This is the spot. Be warned though, it can be hard to get a table during peak hours.
Lots of options, so everyone should be able to find something they're interested in.
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Bellwether
117 W Forsyth StLots of options, so everyone should be able to find something they're interested in.
If you're looking for upscale dining downtown, this is the best place to go. There's also a rooftop!
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Cowford Chophouse
101 E Bay StIf you're looking for upscale dining downtown, this is the best place to go. There's also a rooftop!
Okay. This is the best pizza I've ever had in my life. You don't even need extra toppings, the margherita will do. I highly recommend eating in house and not getting to go.
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V Pizza - San Marco
1406 Hendricks AveOkay. This is the best pizza I've ever had in my life. You don't even need extra toppings, the margherita will do. I highly recommend eating in house and not getting to go.
The best way I can describe this place is "Cheesecake Factory but better". Very cool decor, and you can order anything from a brie puff pastry, to chicken and artichoke risotto, to even a fluffernutter sandwich. No, I'm not kidding.
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Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StThe best way I can describe this place is "Cheesecake Factory but better". Very cool decor, and you can order anything from a brie puff pastry, to chicken and artichoke risotto, to even a fluffernutter sandwich. No, I'm not kidding.