{"id":297,"date":"2017-01-27T11:57:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T16:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2017.jacksonville.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=297"},"modified":"2017-03-29T15:15:45","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T19:15:45","slug":"about-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jacksonville.wordcamp.org\/2017\/about-jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"About Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

Attractions<\/h2>\n

Five Points<\/a><\/h3>\n

Historic 5 Points, Where the original downtown trolley tracks made their loop. Tons of quirky shopping and dining options.<\/p>\n

1021 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0pond in the Asian Bamboo Gardens.<\/p>\n

370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218<\/p>\n

Beaches<\/h2>\n

Knowns as Florida’s, “First Coast,” we have plenty of beaches to choose from. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n

Atlantic Beach<\/a><\/h3>\n

This small beach town has miles of laid-back beaches that are perfect for shell-hunting.<\/p>\n

Hanna Park<\/a><\/h3>\n

This 450-beach front city park featurs picnic area, beach access, freshwater lake for fishing, kayaking, paddle boats and canoes, and biking\/hiking trails.<\/p>\n

500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233<\/p>\n

Jacksonville & Neptune Beach<\/a><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Events<\/h2>\n

There’s always plenty to do in Jacksonville. Check out these websites to find event listings:<\/p>\n

Florida Times-Union<\/a><\/h3>\n

Downtown Vision, Inc.<\/a><\/h3>\n

VisitJacksonville.com<\/a><\/h3>\n

Museums<\/h2>\n

Cummer Art Museum and Gardens<\/a><\/h3>\n

A great place to go and clear your head. The gardens are so serene and centering.<\/p>\n

829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204<\/p>\n

Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/h3>\n

Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden.<\/p>\n

333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202<\/p>\n

Museum of Science & History<\/a><\/h3>\n

In addition to typical science museum exhibits, the “Currents of Time” is especially fantastic and immersive.<\/p>\n

1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207<\/p>\n

Restaurants<\/h2>\n

Blue Bamboo<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hip Asian Comfort food.<\/p>\n

3820 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32216.<\/p>\n

Seven Bridges<\/a><\/h3>\n

If beer is your thing…they usually have 5-6 options brewed\u00a0on site.<\/p>\n

9735 Gate Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32216<\/p>\n

The Town Center<\/a><\/h3>\n

This isn’t 1 restaurant option…it’s dozens. \u00a0The Town Center is a safe destination with TONS of options.
\nIn addition to the restaurants listed in the above link, there are more in the surrounding shopping centers.<\/p>\n

4663 River City Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246<\/p>\n

Your Pie<\/a><\/h3>\n

Quick-serve pizza! Lovely gelato and local craft beer.<\/p>\n

4828 Deer Lake Dr W Jacksonville FL 32246<\/p>\n

Village Bread Cafe<\/a><\/h3>\n

Eat where the advanced WordPressers of Jax eat.<\/p>\n

10111 San Jose Blvd,\u00a0<\/span>Jacksonville, FL 32257<\/span><\/div>\n

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