After four years of living in Jax, I realized that I have found some hidden gems that I would love to share! This list has everything from things to do outside, good restaurants, and happy hours to hit!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
This has a great trail to run or bike on! I ran a little over 3 miles and didn't hit the end. Beautifully shaded and so scenic!
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
Great place to visit on a Saturday!
Eartha's Farm & Market
You can grab a drink and enjoy the outdoors with your four legged pal!
BrewHound Dog Park + Bar
Great to bring your mountain bike to! They're working on a walking trail which should be nice when completed.
Trek Trails at Aterro Park
There's camping, day trails, beach, dog walk, mountain biking. It has it all!
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Very scenic and full of wildlife for those who enjoy getting in touch with nature.
Explore Coastal Conservation at GTM Research Reserve
Extremely scenic and a nice way to spend a sunny day!
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Restaurants
This is hands down one of the best Indian spots I've ever been to! They have the best onion pakora and I am a big fan of their paneer tikka masala.
5th Element - Baymeadows
In contention for my favorite spot, they have GREAT mutter paneer 🔥
Persis Indian Grill
The best boba and I cannot stop eating their Spicy Tofu Bahn Mi!!!!!!
Q-Cup Boba Tea
This place gets packed so get there early! They have a ton of great options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Lucky Cat Dim Sum Restaurant
Other Food & Drinks
Amazing spot to visit during happy hour, the rooftop views are unmatched!
River & Post
I love their Southside location, Jen won Best Barista in Jax this year and their beans are awesome! They have seasonal drinks as well, which are always tasty.
Jacksonville Coffee Company
Their ube cheesecake is so good I could sit and eat a whole cake (and I'm not that big into sweets). Big fan of their pistachio latte as well.
Light On The Sugar
Arts & Entertainment
Although all of the libraries have their merits, the Main Library downtown is a real showstopper. Free to enter, free to hang out, and they have lots of great activities for card holders.
