Welcome to Jacksonville!

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.

http://5pointsjax.com/

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.

http://www.cummermuseum.org/

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.

http://blacksheep5points.com

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.

http://burritogallery.com/

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.

http://superfoodandbrew.com

11 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Tres Leches

Inspired by the chef’s Pan-Latin background.

http://treslecheseatery.com

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.