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After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.
Explore Jacksonville's adventure side in this exciting neighborhood!
Nature and adventure can be found in Jacksonville’s Northside neighborhood. This transportation hub, home to the Jacksonville International Airport, the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal and the Amtrak station is also home to some of Jacksonville’s most beautiful State and National Parks including Kingsley Plantation and the Talbot Islands, as well as exciting family attractions like the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Catty Shack and Congaree and Penn farm.
The Northside is also a big shopping destination, the River City Marketplace offers outdoor shopping and dozens of dining options.
There is no shortage of dining options on the Northside. From popular chain restaurants to some of the best waterfront dining in the city, this area of Jacksonville offers delicious food with amazing views!
Try local Northside favorites including The Sandollar Restaurant and Palms Fish Camp, try the locally caught Mayport shrimp there! Other great local options include Green Papaya and Joseph's Pizza (Jacksonville's oldest pizzeria!).
After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.
If you're looking for a way to quickly put the stress of travel behind you, head to the Talbot Island State Parks, the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve and Kingsley Plantation.
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks. This national park has historical sites like the Fort Caroline National Memorial and the Kingsley Plantation, offering guided group tours and nature outings.
Tour Kingsley Plantation, Jacksonville's oldest residential home and Florida's last still-standing plantation home. Wander the grounds where remarkably preserved slave quarters, barn, the plantation house, kitchen house and interpretive garden all located on the waterfront. The plantation was once the southernmost point of the Gullah Geechee Nation.
Located just 20 miles northeast of the city, these parks provide a not-to be-missed nature adventure.
Just off I-95, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with their newest exhibit African Forest. Jacksonville is not short on history options for you to choose from. Speaking of history, there's another noteworthy stop to see on Jacksonville's Northside. Kingsley Plantation and The Ribault Club are within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve offering visitors a glance back in time to the antebellum South.
View 360 tours of hotels in the Northside area and near the Airport to help plan your visit.
12157 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32233 (904) 251-2320 Website
840 Nautica Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 310-1765 Website
5868 Norwood Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 766-7774
6514 Norwood Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 768-9791 Website
12364 Hickory Forest Road Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 704-6178 Website
5500 Cedar Point Rd Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 479-1967 Website
12157 Heckscher Dr Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 251-2320 Website
5903 Norwood Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 765-1817 Website
731 Duval Station Rd Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 551-4241 Website
13070 City Station Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 751-7499 Website
1157 MB01 Golfer Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32209 (904) 924-0401 Website
13230 City Station Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 757-5777 Website
Depart from: 4870 Ocean Street Jacksonville, Florida 32233 (904) 642-9546 Website
5507 Norwood Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 765-7410 Website
900 Dunn Ave Suite 14 Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 647-5863 Website
4106 N Main St Jacksonville, Florida 32206 (904) 355-0405 Website
5069 Soutel Dr Jacksonville, Florida 32208 (904) 374-0840 Website
791 Skymarks Dr Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 751-9976 Website
3002 Myrtle Ave N Jacksonville, Florida 32209 (904) 554-9100
12961 Main Street North Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 757-6411
551 W. 25th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32206 (904) 255-7930 Website
1860 Starratt Road Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 757-3603 Website
9023 Cedar Point Rd Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 255-7930 Website
7222 Cedar Point Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32226 (904) 630-2489 Website
With the largest urban park system in the entire nation, visitors can experience the ultimate coastal eco-adventure in Jax!
No vacation is a true success unless you leave the kiddos with lasting memories and droopy eyelids at the end of the day.
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