Guidebook for Jacksonville
Arts & Culture
Cinemark Tinseltown and XD
4535 Southside BlvdMovie night
Bar, bowling, pool, arcade, live performances, food... basically a clean Adult fun mega plex.
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Main Event Entertainment
10370 Philips HwyBar, bowling, pool, arcade, live performances, food... basically a clean Adult fun mega plex.
I-St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1340C A1A SAny good shows in town? Great outdoor venue!
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth StAny shows in town? Great historic venue.
Feel the need for some culture? See exhibits for free on First Wednesdays of every month during monthly downtown Art Walk.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StFeel the need for some culture? See exhibits for free on First Wednesdays of every month during monthly downtown Art Walk.
Check to see if any shows are playing of interest.
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Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water StCheck to see if any shows are playing of interest.
i-Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl BlvdAny festivals going on while you're in town?
Food Scene
Micro brew with great food. If you get lucky, they'll be serving their scrumptious beer cheese soup!
Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery
9735 Gate Parkway NorthMicro brew with great food. If you get lucky, they'll be serving their scrumptious beer cheese soup!
Great local haunt for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In the same complex is Starbucks, Firehouse Subs, Loop, and Tropical Smoothie.
Deerwood Bistro
8221 Southside BoulevardGreat local haunt for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In the same complex is Starbucks, Firehouse Subs, Loop, and Tropical Smoothie.
Tijuana Flats
9942 Old Baymeadows RdTaco Tuesdays!!
Best Indian food in town in my opinion... and most of Jax according to the Folio Weekly annual polling. (If you know your Indian food, it's in the northern style)
India's Restaurant
9802 Baymeadows RdBest Indian food in town in my opinion... and most of Jax according to the Folio Weekly annual polling. (If you know your Indian food, it's in the northern style)
5th Element Indian Restaurant
9551 Baymeadows RdIf you prefer southern Indian cuisine...
Pattaya Thai Grille
1526 King StGreat authentic thai
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
9846 Old Baymeadows RdMore upscale Thai food
Bowl of Pho
9902 Old Baymeadows RdVietnamese Soup!!!
The Loop Pizza Grill
8221 Southside BlvdGreat hamburgers
Orlando import, but a truly unique BBQ dining experience that shouldn't be missed.
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4 Rivers Smokehouse - Jacksonville BBQ
9220 Baymeadows RdOrlando import, but a truly unique BBQ dining experience that shouldn't be missed.
MOJO Bar-B-Que, A Southern Blues Kitchen
1607 University Boulevard WestBest traditional BBQ in town.
Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd Street NorthFeeling like seafood?
Clark's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant
12903 Hood Landing RdA truly unique dining experience.
Great lunch spot. Tons of beer options from all over the world.
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European Street Cafe
1704 San Marco BlvdGreat lunch spot. Tons of beer options from all over the world.
Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveGreat brunch place. Get there early to avoid long waits.
Matthew's Restaurant
2107 Hendricks Ave5 star dining.
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveGreat dinner option. Amazing desserts.
JJ's Bistro De Paris
7643 Gate PkwyFrench cuisine. French pastries.
Burrito Gallery Downtown
21 E Adams StYum. You ain't ever had burritos like these before.
People's Choice On The Fly food truck winner several times over camps out here most work days during lunch time. Yum Yum Yum.
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Duval County Clerk of Courts
501 W Adams StPeople's Choice On The Fly food truck winner several times over camps out here most work days during lunch time. Yum Yum Yum.
One of several new restaurants started as a food truck concept.
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The Blind Rabbit
901 King StOne of several new restaurants started as a food truck concept.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StAsian inspired tapas anyone?!?!
Shopping
Everything from Tiffany's and Coach to Ross and Best Buy. Restaurants, fast food, and desserts to match any palate. Plenty of adult nighttime entertainment too!
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St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrEverything from Tiffany's and Coach to Ross and Best Buy. Restaurants, fast food, and desserts to match any palate. Plenty of adult nighttime entertainment too!
Need to go to the mall but the weather isn't good for the Town Center? The Avenues is a traditional indoor mall with a parking garage. H&M, Sears, JC Penny, and Belk are all exclusive to this mall.
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The Avenues
10300 Southside BlvdNeed to go to the mall but the weather isn't good for the Town Center? The Avenues is a traditional indoor mall with a parking garage. H&M, Sears, JC Penny, and Belk are all exclusive to this mall.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
2700 FL-16Outlets.
San Marco
Great little shops and Main St USA vibe.
5 Points Antiques
2718 Park StUnique area to explore.
Everything Else
Target
10490 San Jose BlvdNeed some miscellaneous supplies? Target is close by!
Walmart Supercenter
10991 San Jose BlvdThe best Walmart you will likely ever shop in.
Nail Time Baymeadows
9980 Old Baymeadows RdIn case you're in need of some pampering...
Jacksonville International Airport
2400 Yankee Clipper DrAreopuerto.
EverBank Field
1 EverBank Stadium DrJacksonville Jaguars
Baseball season? Check to see if the Suns are in town!
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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club
301 A Philip Randolph BlvdBaseball season? Check to see if the Suns are in town!
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd STop notch medical special needs center.
Florida Coastal School Of Law
4600 Baypine Rdlaw school
University of North Florida
1 UNF DrHigher education
Florida State College at Jacksonville - South Campus
11901 Beach BlvdHigher education
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd Nhigher education
Essentials
Home of the infamous Publix sub. Great organic, cheese, meats, and produce selection.
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Publix Super Market at Deerwood Village SC
9964 Old Baymeadows RdHome of the infamous Publix sub. Great organic, cheese, meats, and produce selection.
Easier to get in and out of than Publix. Great wine and meat selection. Ask to use my rewards card!
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Winn-Dixie
8775 Old Kings Rd SEasier to get in and out of than Publix. Great wine and meat selection. Ask to use my rewards card!
Drinks & Nightlife
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NRooftop bar patio overlooking the ocean.
Dos Gatos
123 E Forsyth StYummy drinks, several other bars nearby. Feel the furry walls.
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StBest beer selection and yummy food to boot.
All I want to do is dance!! Play ring toss for free shots next door at Rogue.
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theLOFT
925 King StAll I want to do is dance!! Play ring toss for free shots next door at Rogue.
Sightseeing
Big Talbot Island State Park
Hiking, beach access, kayaking.
Isimo sezokubumbana seFort Caroline
12713 Fort Caroline RdA little bit of local history
Beautiful Gardens and fantastic static collection. Free entrance on Tuesdays 4-9 pm.
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveBeautiful Gardens and fantastic static collection. Free entrance on Tuesdays 4-9 pm.
Great permanent exhibition on Jacksonville history. Planetarium does laser concerts. $5 Friday admission. Iconic Friendship Fountain right next door for great downtown Jacksonville shots.
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MOSH
1025 Museum CirGreat permanent exhibition on Jacksonville history. Planetarium does laser concerts. $5 Friday admission. Iconic Friendship Fountain right next door for great downtown Jacksonville shots.
Isitimela saseNkantolo seFort Matanzas
8635 A1A SStep back in time.
Shops and restaurants. Don't leave without trying a popsicle from The Hyppo!!
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Saint George Street
Saint George StreetShops and restaurants. Don't leave without trying a popsicle from The Hyppo!!
Get up close and personal with these prehistoric creatures.
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdGet up close and personal with these prehistoric creatures.
Every Saturday morning - local farmers market, arts and crafts, food, and live entertainment.
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I-Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveEvery Saturday morning - local farmers market, arts and crafts, food, and live entertainment.
Not much to see here unless it's Florida Georgia or some kind of festival going on. Better to view the iconic building from across the river at Friendship Fountain.
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Jacksonville Landing
333 Independent DrNot much to see here unless it's Florida Georgia or some kind of festival going on. Better to view the iconic building from across the river at Friendship Fountain.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood DrGreat beaches, hiking and mountain biking.
Beautiful beaches and lagoon; you can actually drive on the beach here.
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Huguenot Memorial Park
10980 Heckscher DrBeautiful beaches and lagoon; you can actually drive on the beach here.
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
9000 Heckscher DrBeautiful island to explore.
Fleming Island
Cute downtown area to explore.