Enjoy river views from Memorial Park.

This river front park was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, who also designed Central Park in New York.

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Visit the Riverside Arts Market on Saturdays

On Saturdays the Riverside Arts Market comes to life with fresh produce, art, and music. Learn more about things to do in Riverside.

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A distinctive five-way intersection

Five Points is an artsy Riverside neighborhood, with funky coffee shops, outdoor cafés, one-of-a-kind shopping, nightclubs, and more.

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Riverside Avondale

Walkable historic districts, with unique shopping and dining options.

Stroll through the charming tree-lined streets of historic Riverside Avondale for fabulous dining, antique shopping, fun bars and trendy boutiques. View the world-class art collection at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and don't miss the exciting Five Points area for dining and shopping options with a hip, local twist.

Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Riverside Avondale is one of Jacksonville’s oldest and coolest neighborhoods, which has a unique mix of history, culture, charm, and modern design. Learn more through Riverside Avondale Preservation.

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Welcome to a foodie mecca.

These historic neighborhoods are putting Jacksonville’s culinary scene on the national map.

BREW - A cozy, hip coffee shop offering a curated selection of espresso drinks and fresh baked goods.

Hoptinger - This German-style bar and restaurant serves over 60 beers on tap. Don't miss their second-floor game room and the rooftop overlooking the Five Points neighborhood.

Taqueria Cinco - Authentic Mexican street food served in a casual setting, with house-made tortillas, flavorful tacos and a rotating menu of regional specialties.

River & Post - Whether you go for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, you're bound to have an elevated dining experience, especially if you check out the rooftop for the best Downtown skyline view in Jacksonville.

While visiting, be sure to indulge in some of the city’s best restaurants located in the eclectic Five Points District, on King Street, and in the Shops of Avondale. Don’t miss Hawkers, 13 Gypsies, Carmines Pie House, The Brick, Orsay, Biscottis, The Fox or Josephine Avondale.

Don’t plan your meals by “best restaurant” lists, plan them by neighborhood. Jacksonville is a huge city — geographically the largest in the United States — and each district really brings out and cultivates its own unique identity. If you choose by neighborhood, you will inevitably stumble into a new and exciting place to enjoy.

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The 28 Best Drinks in Jacksonville

After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.

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Stroll, Shop and Dine in Riverside Avondale & Five Points.

Riverside's funky, trendy Five Points is considered Jacksonville's arts and commerce district. Built in the 1930s as Jacksonville's first shopping area outside of Downtown, it continues to thrive. Perhaps nothing embodies Five Points more than the eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, boutiques and vintage, antiques, collectibles, odds & ends to be found at Five Points Vintage or Fans and Stoves. Looking for a unique gift? Midnight Sun offers an eclectic range of imported furniture, home goods, crafts and jewelry. Stop into Wolfgang, and Edge City to cruise the racks for the latest styles.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens - This world class museum features an impressive art collection and beautifully landscaped historic gardens overlooking the St. Johns River.

Memorial Park - A scenic, waterfront park perfect for relaxing, walking or picnicking, with open green space and a World War I monument at its center.

Keg & Coin - Keg & Coin is an arcade bar filled with vintage games, craft beer on tap and a laid-back vibe.

Riverside Arts Market - You won't want to miss this lively weekly market held under the Fuller Warren Bridge every Saturday from 10 am- 3pm (rain or shine) featuring local art, fresh produce, live music and food trucks along the river.