North Florida

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 […]