Jacksonville has many great places to eat and visit. For those of you traveling from out of town, we’ve put together a short list of our some favorite spots, mostly near FSCJ/Omni Hotel.
Attractions
Five Points
Historic 5 Points, Where the original downtown trolley tracks made their loop. Tons of quirky shopping and dining options.
1021 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Lots of trees and small enough to see it all in a day. For a quiet place to rest, walk around to the pagoda behind the koi pond in the Asian Bamboo Gardens. For some added excitement, plan to go on the Destination: Dino tour.
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Museums
Cummer Art Museum and Gardens
A great place to go and clear your head. The gardens are so serene and centering.
829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Museum of Contemporary Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden.
http://mocajacksonville.unf.edu/
333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Restaurants
Azucena
RFID Pour Your Own Beer…Sandwiches and other food…but RFID POUR YOUR OWN BEER!!!
https://www.facebook.com/azucenacornerdeli/
100 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Black Sheep
Casual Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced Southern Food.
1534 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Burrito Gallery
I dunno why they call it a gallery…I’m too busy eating them to admire them.
Brooklyn Station on Riverside, 90 Riverside Ave #601 & 21 E Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
Cafe Nola
Sandwiches, Salads, Entrees and Cocktails as Creative as the artwork. (It’s in the Museum of Contemporary Art)
http://mocajacksonville.unf.edu/nolamoca/
333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Candy Apple Cafe
A Whimsical Menu plus Cute Cocktails in a Historic Building in Downtown Jax. Attached to a candy shop (with a spot you can watch the production floor).
http://candyapplecafeandcocktails.com/
400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch (dinner on weekends).
http://maplestreetbiscuits.com/
2004 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Super Food & Brew
Simple, Fresh Ingredients Featuring Local Craft Brews! Closed Sundays.
11 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Tres Leches
Inspired by the chef’s Pan-Latin background.
869 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Uptown Kitchen and Bar
Local Farm to Table Comfort Food
http://uptownkitchenandbar.com/
1303 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206
Sports
Arena Football
If you’re still in town on 4/18/16, check out the Jax Sharks Arena Football
http://www.jaxsharks.com/home/
Jax Armada
More of a futbol fan than a football fan? Check out the Jax Armada on 4/15/16
http://www.armadafc.com/match-center/1121/jax-vs-mia
*A huge thanks to Gary Kovar for helping to compile most of this list.