The only major civil war battle to happen in Florida occurred 50 miles out of Jacksonville in February of 1864. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park [5815 Battlefield Trail Road Olustee, FL 32087] commemorates this battle and does a great job teaching the story of the campaign leading up to it. […]
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I was on a mission, somewhat of a mystery, for the stuff. It took me thirty minutes from Jacksonville to reach my destination. Time couldn’t go fast enough. A dark and quiet country-esque road, a breeze coming off the intracoastal. I’d made it to Barbara Jeans Restaurant [15 S Roscoe […]
+Veterans United Craft Brewery, 8999 Western Way #104, Jacksonville, FL 32256 You’d never find it if you weren’t looking. You’ll almost feel like your GPS is taking you on a ride. But faithfully there, is some of the best beer brewed on site in Jacksonville. I’m not in the military, […]
+Whit’s Frozen Custard, 1232 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Not ice cream. I know this post is supposed to be about ice cream, but this is frozen custard and they are not the same thing. Frozen custard is creamier, thicker, and smoother than ice cream. It uses a higher […]
What was your first concert? Britney Spears was mine. But why are we getting so personal? You’ll have to be open to visit Maple Street Biscuit Co, they are going to ask you a question like this or: …Your favorite vacation spot? …Your first model of car? …Who do you […]
Right on the waters edge you know the food is going to be fresh and with a line like this – you can bet your bottom dollar it’s going to be good. Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant [2510 2nd Ave N Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250] is the promise land in Jacksonville […]
There are many dives, bars and restaurants, where you can find a stray pinball or two around Jacksonville. If you’re looking for a solid collection of machines these three locations are for you. +Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum, 2106 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Almost thirty pinball machines in mint […]
If you’re on a budget, but still enjoy fine art, there is no shortage of opportunity in Jacksonville. Be sure to mark your calendar and fit in the right day to visit these museums. +Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 A museum on the smaller side, though it does […]
If three to four miles of hiking is your sweet spot, here are three free trails each with a distinct atmosphere. +Jacksonville Arboretum, 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 If you want to learn how to identify Florida flora, this is a great place to study. There are 100 labeled […]
If you’re looking for a quick place to get some fresh air and Florida scenery, you’re short on time, or toting the kids – these hikes are perfect for you. Both are free and located about 10 minutes away from one another – can easily be combined. +Castaway Island Preserve, […]
One of the hidden gems of Jacksonville, Florida is its National Park. Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve is one of the largest urban park systems, named for the Native Americans that had many chiefdoms in Florida and Georgia during Spanish colonization. It is free and there are multiple parcels to […]
Northern Florida doesn’t get flocks of tourists like the rest of the state, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptional gems worth seeking out. Big Talbot Island is one of the most unique parks in all of Florida, you can’t miss it on your trip to Jacksonville. For some light […]