Food and Drink
Port, as we call it here, is a long-standing downtown staple. I recommend sitting in the lounge—I consider it my personal “Cheers”. Very chill atmosphere. Get the BBQ sandwich or the smoked wings!
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Port Cape
19 N Water StPort, as we call it here, is a long-standing downtown staple. I recommend sitting in the lounge—I consider it my personal “Cheers”. Very chill atmosphere. Get the BBQ sandwich or the smoked wings!
Casual farm-to-table, healthier dining options, house made ice cream, craft sodas, an organic/local market, and a great antique store all in one building!
Spanish Street Farmacy
2 N Spanish StCasual farm-to-table, healthier dining options, house made ice cream, craft sodas, an organic/local market, and a great antique store all in one building!
These folks know what they’re doing with coffee. You will not be disappointed with anything they make for you.
Red Banner Coffee Roasters
1 N Spanish StThese folks know what they’re doing with coffee. You will not be disappointed with anything they make for you.
Great tacos. Daily specials. Lovely family. An easy walk from the house!
Muy Bueno Mexican Restaurant
1751 Independence StGreat tacos. Daily specials. Lovely family. An easy walk from the house!
Antique and Vintage Shopping
Annie Laurie's
536 Broadway StEclectic mix of all things home and life.
Pastimes Antiques
45 Main StreetHuge variety—an especially cool military selection!
Three floors of aged goodness! More architectural salvage and tools than other stores in town. It’s also connected to a tasty local/organic market and luncheonette.
Spanish Street Farmacy
2 N Spanish StThree floors of aged goodness! More architectural salvage and tools than other stores in town. It’s also connected to a tasty local/organic market and luncheonette.
Sightseeing
Cape Rock Park
East Cape Rock DriveMake some coffee and go catch the sunrise at this historic spot!
What’s not to love about walking along the biggest river in the US? There’s a cool spot north of the gates that is a circular outcropping—go stand in the middle and talk!
Riverfront park
121 North Water StreetWhat’s not to love about walking along the biggest river in the US? There’s a cool spot north of the gates that is a circular outcropping—go stand in the middle and talk!
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Saturday Morning on Spanish Street
Don’t miss the farmer’s market! Plenty of beautiful local produce and goods. It’s the place to be on a Saturday morning. Grab a coffee at Red Banner, hit up the market just down the block, then go visit all the lovely antique stores on Spanish and Main!
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Cute houses and historic architecture everywhere
The entire area surrounding Downtown and the university campus is lovely. Full of great yards, homes, and buildings. Lots of charm.