Meet in Jax Travel Guide

Wicked Barley Brewing Company

Breakfast ~1 hour

Location: Springfield

Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar

An upscale casual concept from Top Chef Kenny Gilbert, highlighting signature fried chicken and biscuits with daily specials focusing on international chicken dishes. A perfect warm and friendly spot everyone will enjoy.

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Location: San Marco, Beaches, Avondale

Southern Grounds

A great cup of coffee connects people, starts conversations, and creates community. Proudly serving direct trade coffee, this beloved local chain features an eclectic menu with organic ingredients in a welcoming setting.

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Location: Springfield

Uptown Kitchen

Elevated full service diner offering farm-fresh ingredients and classic Southern cooking, culture and hospitality. Guests will find a boundless array of unforeseen and comforting tastes, along with full bar.

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Outings ~1-2 hours

Cummer Museum and Gardens in Jacksonville

Location: Riverside

Cummer Museum & Gardens

The largest fine arts museum in the area, established in 1958, with a collection of nearly 5,000 works of art. The centerpiece is 2.5 acres of historic gardens, set against the St. Johns River.

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A Couple rides on the Downtown River Taxi

Location: Downtown

St. Johns River Taxi

Enjoy an informative and relaxing cruise on the St. Johns.! This narrated tour includes history about the area, information about the river and a close look at wildlife in the downtown area.

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Location: Downtown

Go Tuk’n Sightseeing Tour

Sit back and relax in an open air vehicle while taking a nice “stroll” through various areas learning about Historic buildings/homes and unique history.

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Location: Downtown

Jacksonville Walking Tours

Enjoy Downtown from "Top to Bottom". Join the adventure through buildings and secret underground tunnels, a 1909 bank vault, and other unique sites. A little history, architecture, culture, and a lot of fun.

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Location: Downtown

Museum of Contemporary Art

MOCA is dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions by the finest international, national and regional artists. The permanent collection consists of nearly 1,000 works of art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography.

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Location: Downtown

Sweet Pete’s Candy Class

Sweet Pete’s makes handcrafted chocolates and sells 1000+ types of candy. The historic building is a functioning factory with balcony, large retail areas, full restaurant and bar, and ice cream parlor.

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Lunch ~2 hours

Location: San Marco, Beaches

Bearded Pig

BBQ & Beer Garden featuring high quality meats and made from scratch sides, voted best BBQ in the city. Laid back atmosphere with indoor and covered outdoor seating.

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Location: Downtown

Bread & Board

Equal parts fun-loving sandwich shop and fine dining kitchen serving up inventive artisan sandwiches and sandwich boards, among other specialties.

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Location: Beaches

Sliders Oyster Bar

Open-air oyster bar serving up casual beach vibes and some of the freshest seafood around. You'll leave here feeling like a local.

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Outings ~3+ hours

Location: Various

Jax Ale Trail

Jacksonville's local craft beer scene is thriving and continues to expand. It's hoppin' this year along the Jax Ale Trail, and we've made it easier than ever to explore our brews.

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Location: Various

Kayaking

Ocean, river, and creek kayaking are some the best ways to see Jax and its abundant wildlife. Rent one or take a guided tour offering options for ecotourism, fitness, and fishing.

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Location: Various

Explore Our Neighborhoods

Beyond Downtown, the heart of Jacksonville lies within our diverse neighborhoods. You'll find quaint streets lined with boutiques, funky shopping and dining districts, live music venues, and sleepy beach towns.

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Fans look on as fireworks erupt into the sky at TIAA Bank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Florida.

Location: Various

Catch A Game

With a talent for tailgating and a passion for sports, residents have honed the art of sports celebration and welcome visitors to partake in the fun.

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Location: Various

Scenic Walkways

The abundant parks, waterways and preserves in Jacksonville provide an unforgettable opportunity to escape city life and get active in nature’s playground.

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Location: Beaches

Hit The Beach

Bring your flip-flops and pack sunscreen, Jacksonville has 22 miles of uncrowded, white-sandy beaches that offer majestic sunrises and star filled nights. You'll find plenty to do and a variety of water activities.

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Dinner ~2 hours

Location: Avondale

Biscottis

A staple of the Avondale dining district, Biscottis is a small bistro specializing in eclectic American cuisine infused with Southern charm, craft cocktails, and some of the best desserts you've ever had.

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Location: St. Johns Town Center

Prati Italia

Built on a unique contemporary menu of Roman pizzas, housemade pastas, and crafted artisan cocktails. The attention to flavor, sourcing, seasonality, and hospitality help define it as a premier local Italian restaurant.

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Location: Five Points

River & Post

Seafood and steaks with a regional twist in a warm, modern setting. Be sure to visit the rooftop lounge offering one of the best views in town and a creative cocktail menu.

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