The 47 Best Bites in Jacksonville
Come check out Jacksonville’s five-star food scene
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Plan your visit to watch the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl under the lights in Jacksonville, Florida.
The 81st Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will take place on December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM EST at EverBank Stadium.
How to Get to Jacksonville
Jacksonville is nestled in the northeast corner of Florida at the intersection of I-10 and I-95, making it easy to access by car. Prefer to fly? Jacksonville International Airport offers more than 30 nonstop flights from places throughout the country.
Transportation
Where to Stay
EverBank Stadium is located Downtown in the Sports Complex. If you’re looking for accommodations near the field, or a short drive away, consider:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront
- Extended Stay America Jacksonville Riverwalk
- Hampton Inn Downtown Jacksonville I-95
- Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown/Southbank
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown/Southbank
- Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
- Residence Inn Jacksonville Downtown
- Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk
Things to Do
From the city’s extensive park system, to its beautiful 22 miles of white-sandy beaches, to award-winning craft breweries, historic neighborhoods and countless unique eco-adventures, Jacksonville in Northeast Florida is the perfect destination for a warm getaway this winter. Be sure to stop in one of our Visitor Centers to pick up some free maps and brochures, and find more fun things to do here.
Food & Drink
Pre-game lunch/dinner - Celebrate your team's victory (or eat your feelings if it’s an unfortunate defeat) at one of Jacksonville’s locally owned restaurants. Try The Bearded Pig BBQ in San Marco, Taqueria Cinco in Riverside Avondale, or Indochine Downtown. For more local favorites, check out the Top 48 Bites blog.
Local coffee shops - Make your plan now to get some fresh coffee at Jacksonville’s many locally owned coffee shops. If you're feeling adventurous, start your journey on the Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail!! With over 35 local coffee and donut shops on the trail, you're sure to find a favorite. All you need to do is visit 4 shops before you earn your first prize!
Nightlife
Take on the Ale Trail – Before or after a game, the Jax Ale Trail unites craft breweries around the city, many of them centered in Downtown and the surrounding historic neighborhoods. Breweries on the Ale Trail include Aardwolf Brewery, Engine 15 Brewing Company, Intuition Ale Works, Bold City, Green Room, and Ruby Beach Brewing. Check out all of the breweries and get your passport stamped to receive Ale Trail swag.
Catch Downtown Views from a Rooftop Bar - From trendy microbreweries in historic neighborhoods, to beachfront rooftops that let you take in Jacksonville’s coast and river regions, to some nightlife hotspots that still have that “new bar smell,” delight in delicious food and tasty cocktails at one of our rooftop bars.
Wine and Dine in Historic Neighborhoods – Visit Five Points or venture out to the Shoppes of Avondale where you can hear live music at The Brick while enjoying modern American cuisine at this neighborhood hotspot.
Turn it Up at a Show - Jacksonville's VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena hosts concerts, sporting events and other theatrics, and it’s all next door to EverBank Stadium. Visitors can also catch popular musical acts, comedians and other performance artists at the historic Florida Theatre in the heart of downtown. For indie and local bands, head to Jack Rabbits and The Albatross, located in Jacksonville’s historic Downtown and San Marco districts.
Sports
Tee Off – Bring your clubs and hit the greens at one of 72 public and private courses. Rates are affordable and great deals are offered in the fall when the weather is ideal for a day on the greens. Area courses were designed by greats like Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Mark McCumber.
Outdoors
Explore our Outdoors - Jax is home to the largest urban park system in the nation and has more shoreline than any other Florida city giving you endless possibilities to connect with nature. Here's a quick guide to our best outdoors attractions.
Smell the Ocean Breeze – Sink your toes in more than 22 miles of white-sandy beaches. Work on your tan or get active, take surfing or kiteboarding lessons, rent kayaks and paddleboards, fish at the pier or rent a fishing charter boat at Jacksonville Beach.
Exploring Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s top attractions - Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, historic places, museums, or shopping Jacksonville has something for you. Check out the list of the top 22 attractions.
Self-guided tours - Spend some time on a self-guided tour exploring nearly 100 displays of public art in Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, or learn about Jacksonville’s Black Heritage Trail, visiting points of interest and landmarks, like the Ritz Theatre & Museum. Interested in architecture? Try the historic buildings tour.
Remember our Heroes – Next door to EverBank Stadium, pay tribute to lost and fallen soldiers at the Duval County Veterans Memorial Wall that recognizes veterans from all service branches - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The names of servicemen and women from World War I through Operation Desert Storm and the current war on terrorism are etched into the 65 foot-long black granite monument guarded by an eternal flame.
Learn and Play with the Kids Downtown – Bringing the kids to the big game? Visit one of the urban core’s attractions where kids can learn and play. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, where kids can unleash their creativity. Check out all there is to do Downtown.
Window Shop – Stroll through the St. Johns Town Center, listed as number nine on Forbes Magazine’s list of Top Shopping Destinations in America. Visitors browse or buy from an incredible selection of local and national brand retailers.
Live Like a Local – Find entertainment, activities, food trucks, and more of what makes Jacksonville so great at local historic neighborhoods like San Marco, Riverside Avondale and Murray Hill all just a short bridge crossing and ride from Downtown Jacksonville. Swipe throughout social media for a look at everything that's #onlyinjax.
