Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Foo Dog Curry Traders
869 Stockton StThe best curry around!
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton StThe best coffee in Jacksonville and beyond!
Nacho Taco
751 Stockton StSimple but good Mexican Food to go!
13 Gypsies
887 Stockton StFantastic tapas!
Simply put, one of Jacksonville's best restaurants. Really fun rooftop seating and bar.
132 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak StSimply put, one of Jacksonville's best restaurants. Really fun rooftop seating and bar.
Sweet Theory Baking Co.
1243 King StJust go!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle StGreat local brewery!
Great local brewery in a classy rehabbed brick building. Downtown close to the sports stadiums.
74 locals recommend
Intuition Ale Works
929 E Bay StGreat local brewery in a classy rehabbed brick building. Downtown close to the sports stadiums.
These guys really take their brewing seriously! Usually about 20 unique beers of varied beers on tap. There's usually a good food truck out back too!
62 locals recommend
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveThese guys really take their brewing seriously! Usually about 20 unique beers of varied beers on tap. There's usually a good food truck out back too!
C.A.S.K Wine Bar & Shop
1049 Park StreetGreat wine bar at 5-Points. They know their stuff and are unpretencious!
Arts & Culture
Our fantastic local orchestra has a wonderful home at Jacoby Hall. Courtney Lewis has led the orchestra for three exciting seasons and has conducted such ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Phiharmonic, and the Atlanta Symphony.
16 locals recommend
Jacksonville Symphony
300 Water StOur fantastic local orchestra has a wonderful home at Jacoby Hall. Courtney Lewis has led the orchestra for three exciting seasons and has conducted such ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Phiharmonic, and the Atlanta Symphony.
Great science and history museum. Planitarium, kids events, small animal exhibits, etc.
211 locals recommend
MOSH
1025 Museum CirGreat science and history museum. Planitarium, kids events, small animal exhibits, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StEssentials
Fantastic natural food store at 5-Points! They also have an extensive smoothie bar.
31 locals recommend
Grassroots Natural Market
2007 Park StFantastic natural food store at 5-Points! They also have an extensive smoothie bar.
Everything Else
One of the gems of Riverside! Farmers market, local artisans, live music, and many food boths from a variety of cuisines. It's under the Fuller Warren Bridge so make sure you check it out on Saturdays starting at 10am rain or shine!
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveOne of the gems of Riverside! Farmers market, local artisans, live music, and many food boths from a variety of cuisines. It's under the Fuller Warren Bridge so make sure you check it out on Saturdays starting at 10am rain or shine!
Parks & Nature
Wooded park with a very popular new playground area for kids!
14 locals recommend
Boone Park South Playground
3725-3735 St Johns AveWooded park with a very popular new playground area for kids!
One of the city's most scenic parks situated next to the St. John's River. Many events take place there and groups meet there for soccer and ultimate frizbee among other things. The circular path around the park make a nice quarter mile running/walking loop.
96 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside AveOne of the city's most scenic parks situated next to the St. John's River. Many events take place there and groups meet there for soccer and ultimate frizbee among other things. The circular path around the park make a nice quarter mile running/walking loop.
Several shops nearby for renting beach equipment. Surfing, paddleboarding, biking, kiteboarding, etc.
Jax Beach Pier
Several shops nearby for renting beach equipment. Surfing, paddleboarding, biking, kiteboarding, etc.