Jacksonville's Trendiest Spots

Photo credits: Jensen Hande, Dennis Ho, Ryan Ketterman.

Jacksonville is the perfect destination to have an authentic Florida experience, and there is no better way to explore it than to enjoy the tastes, the flavors and the sites that the locals love.

Discover:

• The Jacksonville Autobahn: Fulfill your need for speed at this indoor speedway. Drive go-karts at speeds of up to 50mph and have a great time while doing so!
• Sun-Ray Cinema: Go to dinner and movie, all at the same spot. This historic movie theater, in the heart of the eclectic 5Points District, is also a great events space with great movies, food and local craft beers on the menu.
• Sweet Pete’s: Indulge in local sweets, and even take a candy-making class, you can do all that at this modern day Willy Wonka factory in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.
• The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: It is one of the best museums in the South with a unique collection that spans from ancient Greek to modern art. Do not leave without taking a stroll through the Cummer’s gardens. On Tuesdays, the museum open until 9 p.m. for free and hosts a tapa Tuesday celebration with live music.
• The Riverside Arts Market: Local crafts, arts, food and live music. Everything you need to enjoy a great Saturday in Jacksonville.
• Bold Bean Coffee Roasters: Cool, locally owned coffee shop roasting its own brand of coffee in Jacksonville Beach, San Marco and Riverside. Come sip some of the best coffee in the city, enjoy a pastry and mingle with the locals.

Eat out:

• Maple Street Biscuit Company
• Black Sheep Restaurant
• Café Nola
• Corner Taco
• Hawker’s
• Taverna
• River and Post
• The District
• Flying Iguana
• Coop 303
• Prati Italia

A Night Out:

• Casa Marina’s Penthouse
• Black Sheep Restaurants’ Roof Top Bar
• The Jax Ale Trail
• Burrito Gallery
• Five Points in Riverside
• Dos Gatos
• Grape and Grain Exchange
• The Volstead
• Wildcrafters