What is there to do in Jacksonville, Florida?
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pete6032
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My in-laws are from there, and whenever we go visit we spend a lot of time at the beaches -- but not Jax beach (usually Vilano). Might be a bit cool for that in November, so...
Castillo de San Marcos is in St Augustine and is worth checking out. There's also a lot of small shopping places in the old city part just across the yard from the fort. I remember it being quite touristy, but that was a few years ago.
There's lots of shopping and restaurants at the Jacksonville landing.
The treaty oak is really something to see. Absolutely HUGE sprawling oak tree. Sounds boring, but it's pretty amazing.
If you're into board games, CoolStuffInc has a store in Jacksonville.
Grab breakfast at the Metro Diner. They've added more locations since being on DDD, but in my experience the quality hasn't really suffered -- more locations just means shorter wait times. If you like sweet breakfasts, Yo Hala on the Square is probably my favorite sweet breakfast from anywhere.
The Jacksonville Zoo is pretty cool if that's your thing. I don't remember anything amazing about it, but I do remember thinking it was one of the better zoos I'd been to.
Castillo de San Marcos is in St Augustine and is worth checking out. There's also a lot of small shopping places in the old city part just across the yard from the fort. I remember it being quite touristy, but that was a few years ago.
There's lots of shopping and restaurants at the Jacksonville landing.
The treaty oak is really something to see. Absolutely HUGE sprawling oak tree. Sounds boring, but it's pretty amazing.
If you're into board games, CoolStuffInc has a store in Jacksonville.
Grab breakfast at the Metro Diner. They've added more locations since being on DDD, but in my experience the quality hasn't really suffered -- more locations just means shorter wait times. If you like sweet breakfasts, Yo Hala on the Square is probably my favorite sweet breakfast from anywhere.
The Jacksonville Zoo is pretty cool if that's your thing. I don't remember anything amazing about it, but I do remember thinking it was one of the better zoos I'd been to.
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I've been to Orlando a hundred times. Love the amusement parks, but since I'm very limited on days, don't think I'll be going there this time.
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In all honesty I would get out of Jax and head south to St. Augustine (near the fort). It's out of the way, but it's an easy drive. Good restaurants, bars, live music, shopping, etc.
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Yeah, St Aug's is a common destination, but also ultra touristy. Tolerance of that type of place is individual-dependent. It's not a bad visit, though.
Tons of great beaches and parks in that region, though.
Dad lives on a canal and so there's always a boat trip into the sound and trapping blue crabs out of the back yard for dinner, so that's nice. But not easily done for a visitor doing the hotel thing.
Tons of great beaches and parks in that region, though.
Dad lives on a canal and so there's always a boat trip into the sound and trapping blue crabs out of the back yard for dinner, so that's nice. But not easily done for a visitor doing the hotel thing.
CraKaJaX
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My GF's parents live in Jax (Mandarin). From my experience, downtown is mostly businessy with restaurants here and there. There's a few things like that science museum, friendship fountain, etc. but that's not too exciting, especially when you're alone. Since OP is alone on business, St. Augustine would be much easier to do alone than looking for things to do in the city. I guess that's just me though
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Fern
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Yah, go to old Saint Augustine (historic district) and the fort.
If you like fresh seafood you're going to be in a great place. Try Osteen's. Their fried shrimp and scallops are some of the best. Place looks like a dump - an old cinder block type building IIRC - but it's busy as heck so call ahead and do takeout.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/o-steens-restaurant-saint-augustine
There's an alligator farm down there you might wanna check out.
Fern
If you like fresh seafood you're going to be in a great place. Try Osteen's. Their fried shrimp and scallops are some of the best. Place looks like a dump - an old cinder block type building IIRC - but it's busy as heck so call ahead and do takeout.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/o-steens-restaurant-saint-augustine
There's an alligator farm down there you might wanna check out.
Fern
zinfamous
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well, what else do you do when you live on a canal? walk outside in the morning, toss trap in water.
come back 10 hours later...dinner.
oh, manatees, too. but they aren't good for much more than looking at.
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TastesLikeChicken
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Savannah. There are great foodie choices, nice architecture, it has extensive history, and it's not as touristy as St Augustine.
CraKaJaX
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