Guidebook for Jacksonville
Entertainment & Activities
Iphakamiso Park
1620 Riverside AveBeautiful and lively riverfront park
Beautiful park with playground, basketball courts. (Library is unfortunately closed)
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Willowbranch Park
2870 Sydney StBeautiful park with playground, basketball courts. (Library is unfortunately closed)
The Candy Apple Café & Cocktails
400 N Hogan StLocated in whimsical candy/chocolate factory
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph BlvdSightseeing
Beautiful gardens, collection of European and Asian art
328 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveBeautiful gardens, collection of European and Asian art
I-Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveHistoric plantation buildings, tours, free
Essentials
Excellent prices and selection, including tropical, Asian and Mexican produce, smoked meats, Florida seafood, organic, olives and pickles and more
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Jacksonville Farmers Market
1810 W Beaver StExcellent prices and selection, including tropical, Asian and Mexican produce, smoked meats, Florida seafood, organic, olives and pickles and more
Publix Super Market at Riverside
2033 Riverside AveLocal supermarket, great fried chicken
Grassroots Natural Market
2007 Park StHealthfood, vegan, organic market
The Fresh Market
150 Riverside Avehigh end market with deli, bakery, sushi and salad bar
Shopping
Chamblin Bookmine
4551 Roosevelt BlvdNew and used Books going on and on for days!
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
363 Atlantic BlvdYummy local chocolate maker
Now RELOCATED TO KING STREET - walking distance from my house
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant in Riverside
1251 King StNow RELOCATED TO KING STREET - walking distance from my house
Walgreens
3505 University Blvd WLocal pharmacy and convenience shop four blocks from my house
Five Points
1053 Park StFunky local boutiques
The Shoppes Of Historic Avondale
3620 St Johns AveLocal boutiques
San Marco
Quaint shopping district with park and theatre
Arts & Culture
Funky art house cinema with numerous special events and unique refreshments
101 abantu bendawo batusa
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StFunky art house cinema with numerous special events and unique refreshments
I-Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveSaturday outdoor art and food market
MOSH
1025 Museum CirChildrens museum with local history and changing exhibits
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water StEverything Else
Atlantic Beach
800 Beach AveGetting Around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
100 LaVilla Center Drive