While in Jacksonville take a little time to explore downtown and the beach. Here is a list of some of the hightlights.
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The Jacksonville Landing
The Jacksonville Landing includes restaurants and some shops and is located
across the river from the hotel.
www.jacksonvillelanding.com
here.
BB's Bistro
Just around the corner from the hotel. BBs is an excellent choice for dinner Thursday night.
Address: 1019 Hendricks Ave.
San Marco
San Marco Square is a nice little shopping and dinning area 1-2 miles from the
hotel. Cab fare is around $4-$6 one way from the hotel. Includes
restaurants, shops, and the Jacksonville Theatre. Even though it's close, it's
not recommended to walk to San Marco during night and evening hours.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
The JSO will be performing at Jacoby Symphony Hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
MOCA is right next door to the library.
Treaty Oak Park
A short walk from the hotel, features an oak tree almost 200 years old.
Jacksonville Museum of Science & History
MOSH is close to the hotel and the banquet restaurant.
Calendar of events at the
University of North Florida
The UNF campus is approximately 12 miles from downtown.
Theatre Jacksonville - San Marco
Florida Theater
Jax-Events.com Calendar
This site lists events at various venues around town.
Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach
About 33 miles from the Jacksonville Airport, Fernandina Beach, the largest town
on Amelia Island, features restaurants, antiques, and lots of interesting shops
on the main drag leading to the water.
St. Augustine
America's oldest city is about 40 miles from Jacksonville.
Lots to see and do including climbing to the top of the St. Augustine lighthouse.
If you are interested in joining the SEMLA group Saturday afternoon,
please email Lynn Jacobson.
SEMLA Home
http://personal.ecu.edu/newcomern/semla/index.html