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Jacksonville[1] is a coastal city in the northeastern portion of the state of Florida. It has the distinction of being the most populous city in Florida and the largest city (square mile-wise) in the continental United States, and has a metropolitan area spanning Nassau, St. Johns, Baker, Clay, and Duval counties with a metropolitan population of over 1.25 million people.
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- Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 829 Riverside Avenue, Phone: (904) 356-6857, [14]. Tu,Th 10AM-9PM; W,F,Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 12PM-5PM. A recently expanded art gallery and formal garden set alongside the Jacksonville waterfront. Features primarily European and American paintings as well as a large collection of early Meissen porcelain.
- Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 North Laura Street (Downtown Jacksonville), Phone: (904) 366-6991, [15]. Tu, Fr, Sat, Sun 10AM-4PM; Wed, Th 10AM-9PM; Closed Monday. This Museum recently relocated to its Hemming Park location in the historic Western Union Telegraph Building and presents a large number of innovative contemporary art exhibits created by regional, national and international artists.
- The University of North Florida Gallery, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, Phone: 904-620-2534, [16]. M,W,Th 9AM-5PM; Tu 9AM-7PM, F 9AM-3PM. Features several exhibitions each year including regional and national artists and UNF faculty and student art.
- Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Phone: (904) 280-0614 [17]. M-Sa 10AM-5PM.
- J. Johnson Gallery, 177 4th Avenue North, Phone: 904-435-3200. [18]. Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 12PM-5PM.
- R. Roberts Gallery, 3606 St. John's Av., Phone: (904) 388-1188, [19].
- Stellers Gallery, 1409 San Marco Square, Phone: 904-396-9492, [20]. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-3PM.
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- Jacksonville Jazz Festival [30] - Jazz festival featuring major names in jazz as well as local and up-and-coming jazz artists.
- Springing the Blues [31] - Florida's largest free outdoor blues festival.
- Much Ado About Books [32] - Book festival to benefit the Jacksonville Public Library.
- Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival [33] - Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island (about 60 miles from Jacksonville), holds an annual festival every summer, the highlight of which is a mock pirate invasion terrorizing the locals.
- Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular [34] - Air show at Jacksonville Beach.
- Jacksonville Film Festival [35]
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- Angies Subs at Jax Beach, 1436 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach (904)246-2519, When seen from the street you may think twice about eating there, but the large amount of cars outside shows that it is a great favorite of the locals. For enjoying the best subs and experiencing local beach flavor, a vist here is a must. Lunch time is peak time and may be crowded. Hours are 11 to 8 pm Monday through Saturday.
- Crush Bistro, 3630 Park Street, (904) 381-0909, [46]. Soul satisfying French Cuisine. Featuring patio seating, private dining, monthly wine tastings, half priced wine on Tuesdays, and happy hour Wednesday through Friday from 5 to 7 pm.
- Beach Hut Cafe, 1281 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 249-3516. This is where locals go for breakfast. Weekend mornings are very busy.
- BB's, 1019 Hendricks Avenue, (904) 306-0100. This restaurant has good appetizers, desserts, and a good beer and wine selection. The mushroom and bacon pizza is wonderful. The food is great, but it can get somewhat loud; not the place to go for a quiet conversation.
- St. Johns Seafood & Steaks, [47]. Several locations in Jacksonville. Just what it sounds like, a variety of seafood and steak with all the trimmings. Make sure to have grits as a side.
- Gene's Seafood. Several locations in Jacksonville. The usual fried shrimp, fish, etc. in addition to delicious entrees like stuffed flounder. Consistantly delicious.
- Brick Restaurant, 3585 St. Johns Avenue, (904) 387-0606. Creative menu with good food; on a street with lots of shops. Outside dining is availlable.
- Havana-Jax Cafe, 2578 Atlantic Boulevard, (904) 399-0609, [48]. Delicious Cuban food. Most dinners come with rice, black beans, and plantains. Very good flan.
- The Loop Pizza Grill, [49]. Restaurant chain that started in Jacksonville. Good burgers, pizza, salads, onion rings, milk shakes, etc. Several locations in Jacksonville.
- Biscotti's, 3556 St. Johns Avenue, (904) 387-2060. Cool atmosphere with delicious, interesting food. Take a look at the desserts in the display case. They taste even better than they look.
- The Madrid, 11233 Beach Boulevard, (904) 642-3741. Caribbean and Cuban cuisine. Everything is delicious.
- Max's International Restaurant, 1316 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 247-6820, [50]. Eclectic European food in a pleasant atmosphere. Several fish dishes are always delicious.
- Grinder's Cafe, 10230 Atlantic Blvd Ste 8-9, Jacksonville, (904)725-2712, One of the very few "down home" southern food restaurants in Jacksonville. Very friendly atmosphere with a wide selection of southern specialties.
- Clark's Fish Camp, 12903 Hood Landing Road, Jacksonville, (904)268 3474, [51]. A local favorite with lots of atmosphere. If you are a supporter of PETA, you might not enjoy this restaurant. Try the Fish Camp Platter or the Prime Rib, you'll be glad you did. Great place to take the kids.
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