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 our host location, Keiser University.
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 all in a day. For a quiet place to rest, walk around to the pagoda behind the koi pond in the Asian Bamboo Gardens.
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Beaches
Knowns as Florida’s, “First Coast,” we have plenty of beaches to choose from. Here are some of our favorites:
Atlantic Beach
This small beach town has miles of laid-back beaches that are perfect for shell-hunting.
Hanna Park
This 450-beach front city park featurs picnic area, beach access, freshwater lake for fishing, kayaking, paddle boats and canoes, and biking/hiking trails.
500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233
Jacksonville & Neptune Beach
Jacksonville Beach has it all, from beautiful beaches to a well-known fishing pier. It also features some of the best waves in the region, which attracts surfers from near and far.
Events
There’s always plenty to do in Jacksonville. Check out these websites to find event listings:
Florida Times-Union
Downtown Vision, Inc.
VisitJacksonville.com
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.
333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Museum of Science & History
In addition to typical science museum exhibits, the “Currents of Time” is especially fantastic and immersive.
1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Restaurants
Blue Bamboo
Hip Asian Comfort food.
3820 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32216.
Seven Bridges
If beer is your thing…they usually have 5-6 options brewed on site.
9735 Gate Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32216
The Town Center
This isn’t 1 restaurant option…it’s dozens. The Town Center is a safe destination with TONS of options.
In addition to the restaurants listed in the above link, there are more in the surrounding shopping centers.
4663 River City Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Your Pie
Quick-serve pizza! Lovely gelato and local craft beer.
4828 Deer Lake Dr W Jacksonville FL 32246
Village Bread Cafe
Eat where the advanced WordPressers of Jax eat.