Rail Yard District

The Rail Yard District honors its working-class roots while embracing a new wave of innovation and revitalization.

Just west of Downtown, Jacksonville’s Rail Yard District includes the neighborhoods of New Town, Robinson’s Addition, North Riverside, and Lackawanna, which trace their roots to the railroad boom of the late 19th century. Railroad tycoon Henry Flagler built a massive rail yard in 1893 to support Jacksonville’s growing passenger terminal, leading to the growth of the district surrounding it.

Eat & Drink

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Eat & Drink

Find a mix of long-standing local tradition and fresh new energy.

Jacksonville Farmer's Market - Established in 1938, this farmers market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in Florida. Annually, they get over 1 million visitors. They operate daily from dawn to dusk and are closed only for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Find fresh produce, seafood, boiled peanuts and a variety of changing products and vendors. Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at Blume's Grill & Bar-B-Que or a lemonade from The Green Spot Lemonade Bar, both located onsite.

Myrtle Avenue Brewing - This laid-back, neighborhood brewery offers craft beer and rotating food vendors. Bring your kids along as there are plenty of toys and a large outdoor area for them to play.

a bartender pours a drink out of a cocktail shaker and into a glass garnished with lime at Casa Marina in Jacksonville, FL

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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.

In the Railyard District, you're sure to find something unexpected.

Battalion Airsoft Arena - One of the Southeast’s largest Indoor AirSoft Arenas and features a indoor field, an Airsoft Store and a Player’s Lounge.

Eco Relics - The largest architectural salvage store in the southeast. The 50,000 sq. ft. retail store is housed in an old Rail depot. With a mission to keep materials out of landfills there is no telling what you will find!

Emerald Tea House - The Emerald Tea House is a multi-use event space promoting and producing collaborative wellness events that bring together practitioners from several modalities to present in a safe and wholesome environment.

The Glass Factory - Industrial-chic meets historic charm at The Glass Factory, a one-of-a-kind 16,000‑square‑foot event space that was originally built in 1936. They often hold public events, check their website for more details.