Jacksonville

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Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. The city is in the Northeast Florida region, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of the Georgia state line and about 340 miles (547 kilometers) north of Miami. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical weather, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.

Jacksonville Halal Travel Guide

Jackson NEW - Statue of Andrew Jackson, near the Jacksonville Landing

Jacksonville is the largest city, by land area, in Florida in and the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. That merger gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its larger metropolitan population within the city limits; with a population of 880,619, it is the most populous city in Florida, and the eleventh most populous in the United States. The surrounding Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area had a population of 1,345,596 in 2010.

Simply put, Jacksonville is an authentic Floridian city. Its economy is diversified and not wholly based on tourism. Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port. Its riverfront location facilitates two U.S. Navy bases and the Port of Jacksonville, Florida's third largest seaport. Significant industries in the local economy include services such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and logistics. Despite this, Jacksonville is still a city in Florida, and tourism is important to the area, particularly in regards to its historical, cultural, and environmental assets.

Once holding the distinctions of "Insurance Capital of the South" and "Winter Film Capital of the World", and home to a formidable financial industry, this underrated cosmopolitan city is a composite of northern aesthetics and southern charm. A combination of rich architectural diversity, influential African-American ancestry, and substantial musical contributions have gifted Jacksonville an international appeal for its relatively small piece of the world. The city was listed as a "High sufficiency" world city in the World Cities Study Group's inventory, ranking alongside Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

History

The area was first inhabited by the Timucua people, and in 1564 was the site of the French colony of Fort Caroline, one of the earliest European colonial settlements in what is now the continental United States. Under British rule, settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole Native Americans and Cowford to the British. A platted town was established there in 1822, a year after the United States acquired the colony of Florida from Spain; it was named after Andrew Jackson and the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States.

Travel to Jacksonville

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Jacksonville

• Jacksonville International Airport IATA Flight Code: JAX 30.4913, -81.6839 - Jacksonville International Airport Jacksonville Int'l The primary commercial airport in Northeast Florida, with scheduled service offered by American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United. The airport has one terminal building with two concourses. There are two areas for ground transportation, at the center front for taxis and area hotel shuttles, and at the north end for arranged ground transportation, including limousines, rental cars, intercity buses/shuttles, and local JTA city buses. Generally arriving two hours before a flight's scheduled departure is plenty of time, but during major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, allow one and a half to two hours.

To travel between the city and JAX:

• Local bus - Costing just a dolar, public transit from JAX to Downtown Jacksonville is provided by JTA Route CT-3], every hour, picking up at Pre-Arranged Ground Transportation (north end of the terminal outside Baggage Carousel 1, lower level). Approximately one hour to the downtown.
• Gator City Taxi - Local taxi service, no reservation needed for arriving passengers. (904) 999-9999.
• Super Shuttle - Offers shared ride, non-stop, and black vehicle service to and from the airport.
• ExecuCar - Private black vehicle service to and from the airport, as well as around the city.
• Lyft and Uber are both authorized to pick up and drop off at JAX.

Other airports

Northeast Florida Regional Airport IATA Flight Code: UST, formerly St. Augustine Airport, is four miles north of St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine, and about 30 miles south of Jacksonville. The airport offers service to Trenton, New Jersey through Frontier Airlines. No regular auto service is available to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville has three general aviation airports: Cecil Field, Herlong, and Craig airports, all of which are administered by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

By Rail

Jacksonville is served by Amtrak via its daily /routes/silver-service-palmetto-train Silver Meteor and /routes/silver-service-palmetto-train Silver Star trains, providing connections from other destinations in Florida such as Orlando and Miami, but also from cities as far north as New York. Jacksonville Station GPS: 30.3655,-81.7240 is located at 3570 Clifford Lane, roughly 5 miles northwest of downtown.

Travel on a Bus in Jacksonville

• Greyhound - 1111 Wednesday to Fridayorsyth Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Opening Hours: 24 hours Greyhound offers service west to Tallahassee and New Orleans, south to Orlando and Miami, and north to Charleston and New York, as well as to regional destinations such as St. Augustine and Lake City.

• Megabus - 1100 West Forsyth Street - To and from trips for the cities of Atlanta, Daytona Beach and Orlando. Once daily for Daytona and 3 times daily for Atlanta and for Orlando. Bus fares vary with day of the week. The bus stop is located at the Jacksonville Skyway Convention Center Station. The stop will be at the last loading bay which is closest to Johnson St.

Travel by ship/cruise to Jacksonville

• JAXPORT Cruise Terminal | 9810 August Dr 30.4058, -81.5757 ☎ +1 904 357-3006 - JAXPORT Cruise Terminal Jacksonville departures offers travelers a taste of a different kind of Florida city, before setting sail to more traditional destinations like Key West and the Bahamas. Low airfare and economical lodgings have made cruises from Jacksonville a popular choice. The Port of Jacksonville operates several facilities along the St. Johns River. It is the second largest point of entry for vehicles into the United States along with housing an active cruise terminal.

How to get around in Jacksonville

Skywaytrain - The Jacksonville Skyway connects the Southbank and Northbank neighborhoods of Downtown

Jacksonville is sprawling with most of the city's more popular destinations not within walking distance of each other, with the exception of the downtown. There, monorail service is free and connects the north and south banks of the river, offering travelers a great view of the city and an easy route to their destination. Most travelers to Jacksonville will want to venture out, see the beaches, shop and dine in its commercial neighborhoods, or visit historical sites and parks. This would be imfeasible or greatly hindered United States without a car|without a car. Unless you are planning on remaining at the beaches or the downtown area it can be time consuming to travel by bus, and too expensive by taxi.

How to take public transportation in Jacksonville

JTA

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates the Skyway monorail system in the heart of Jacksonville, and a fairly extensive regional bus network. Rosa Parks Transit Station is the main transfer hub between systems. Nearly all bus lines, and both lines of the Skyway stop at Rosa Parks.

The Skyway is a free automated people-mover system in downtown Jacksonville. Eight stations are located throughout the Northbank, Southbank, and LaVilla neighborhoods. The system is open to commuters Monday to Friday 6AM to 9PM. Extended hours vary with special events, check JTA's website if you are planning on traveling in downtown during the weekend.

Bus frequency is between 30 minutes and an hour. Buses are reasonably comfortable, but JTA buses struggle with on-time performance. Buses do not run past midnight, and many bus routes stop running at around 8 or 9PM.All buses are linked via GPS to a central control system and stops are well-marked throughout the entire city.

Best way to travel in Jacksonville by a Taxi

Taxi services are available, but expensive due to the sprawl of the city. Jacksonville is not New York City. Taxis are not readily available in every part of town, though they can be found at some downtown tourist destinations and central hotels. Service is also readily available at the airport.

By car

Given the huge area Jacksonville covers (largest city in the continental U.S.A.), cars are the only practical way of getting around. Lyft and Uber are well established in the city and by far the most practical and affordable mode of transportation if you don't have your own car. You must have a smartphone and their apps.

Car rentals are also a convenient form of transportation for visitors, with local companies offering better prices but national chains offering more convenience vis-a-vis return policies and times.

Car Rental Companies include:

• Alamo Rent A Car, Toll free: +1-800-462-5266, HTTPS://WWW.Wlamo.com/].
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• Budget Rent A Car, Toll free: +1-800-527-0700, /en/locations/us/fl/jacksonville].
• Dollar Rent A Car, Toll free: +1-800-800-3665, .
• E-Z Rent-A-Car, Toll free: +1-800-277-5171, .
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Toll free: +1-800-261-7331, .
• Hertz Car Rental, Toll free: +1-800-654-3131, .
• Thrifty, Toll free: +1-800-847-4389, .
• Payless Car Rental, +1-904-741-4015, r.com/en/locations/us/fl/jacksonville/jax ].

By bike

Biking has become a popular means of getting around in some of Jacksonville's central neighborhoods and neighborhoods, such as Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, San Marco, and downtown. Starting in Riverside, you can walk or bike down the Riverwalk to the Main St. Bridge, in downtown. Ride or walk over the bridge to access San Marco and its many shops and restaurants. Biking is a great way to enjoy the urban core's varied and beautiful architecture which is so easy to miss by car.

What to see in Jacksonville

HemmingPark - View of Hemming Park looking toward the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and the Main Public Library.

Landmarks

• City Hall (St. James Building) - 117 West Duval Street 30.3300, -81.6591 - One of the most beautiful city halls in America and open to the public. The building was designed in Prairie School style by noted local architect Henry John Klutho. It was constructed as a department store in 1912, purchased by the city in 1993, and became the new city hall in 1997. The name was chosen by its investors, businessmen from Connecticut and the relevance being that Saint James is the patron Saint of travelers. The interior features a spectacular sunlit atrium with a dominating octagonal glass dome. The defining feature of the structure is the large abstract decorative cornices on the buildings exterior.

• Florida Theatre - 128 East Forsyth Street 30.32630, -81.65576 at Newnan ☎ +1 904 355-5661 - The Florida Theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually, bringing 250,000 people to Jacksonville's downtown every year. The restored theatre is recognized as one of the finest concert venues in the Southeast, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Florida Theatre has been Jacksonville's premier entertainment center since 1927.

• Friendship Fountain - 30.32, -81.6598 - Friendship Fountain - FFountainJax2011 Opened in 1965 as the world's largest and tallest fountain, it's capable of spraying 17,000 gallons (64,000 L) of water a minutes to a height of 120 feet (37 m). The fountain and surrounding park are directly across from the Northbank and offer visitors some of the best views of the city. It is also adjacent to the Museum of Science and History and is part of the Southbank Riverwalk.

• Main Street Bridge 30.3224, -81.6586 - Opened in 1941 and the bridge was the second crossing to be built over the St. Johns River. It is one of the most recognized structures in the city and offers visitors some of the best views of the downtown skyline.

• Jacksonville Terminal - Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center - 30.3278, -81.6717 - Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Oldstationjax.jpeg - Converted in 1986 into a convention center, Jacksonville Terminal once served as one of the busiest train stations in the South. Designed by famed architect Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison and the station exhibits Beaux-art features and is reminiscent of New York's Old Penn Station.

• San Marco Theatre - 1996 San Marco Blvd 30.303777, -81.654425 ☎ +1 904 396-4845 - Cine San Marco The oldest running first-run single-screen theatre in Jacksonville. Serving up your favorite soft drinks, and food while you watch the movie. Fantastic midnight film series.

Museums

Cummer Museum, Jacksonville, FL, US (07) - Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

• Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens | 829 Riverside Ave 30.3149, -81.6769 ☎ +1 904 356-6857 Opening Hours: Tuesday 10AM Monday - 9PM; W-Sa 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday 12-4PM Adults $10; Seniors, Military, Students $6; Children 5 & under free Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Jax FL Cummer Gardens msm01 - An art museum and expansive formal garden set alongside the Jacksonville waterfront. Features primarily European and American paintings as well as a large collection of early Meissen porcelain. Pricing notes: Admission is free to all on the first Saturday of every month; college students free Tuesday through Friday.

• Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 101 West 1st Street 30.3368, -81.6568 ☎ +1 904 356-2992 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM - 3PM, Saturday 10AM - 4PM, Closed on holidays Free Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (Jacksonville) Karpeles Museum Notable collections include the original proposal draft of The Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation Amendment to the Constitution, signed by Lincoln and the Justification letter which accompanied the Declaration of Independence and the Final Declaration of Allegiance Treaty, signed by every Indian tribe in the U.S. and the President and the original drafts of the Constitutions of France, Spain, Mexico, and Ireland, and the Thanksgiving Proclamation.

• Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville - MOCA - 333 North Laura Street 30.3293, -81.6586 Downtown ☎ +1 904 366-6991 Opening Hours: Tuesday - W, Fri-Sa 11AM Monday - 5PM; Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 12PM Monday - 5PM Adults $8; Seniors, Military, Students, Children (2-12) $5 Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Jax FL Museum of Contemp Art02 - This museum is located downtown in the historic Western Union Telegraph Building across from Hemming Park and presents a large number of innovative contemporary art exhibits created by regional, national and international artists. Pricing notes: Free admission between 5PM and 9PM on the first Wednesday of each month, and to college students between 1:30PM and 5PM Tuesday through Friday.

• Museum of Science & History - MOSH - 1025 Museum Circle 30.3195, -81.6599 ☎ +1 904 396-6674 +1 904 396-5799 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Friday 10AM Monday - 8PM; Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM; Sunday 12PM Monday - 6PM Adult $15; Senior, Military, Student, Youth, Teacher, Young Adult $12 Museum of Science and History MOSHJAXFL2012 - Also known as the "MOSH" by local residents and the museum has many interesting science exhibits, and some interesting information about local history.

• Ritz Theatre and Museum - 829 North Davis Street 30.33505, -81.66688 - A cultural museum showcasing the people and places that flourished within the Jacksonville African American community during the Jim Crow era.

• University of North Florida Gallery of Art - 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road 30.26975, -81.50733 ☎ +1 904 620-2534 - Monday West Thursday 9AM Monday - 5PM; Tuesday 9AM Monday - 7PM, Friday 9AM Monday - 3PM. Features several exhibitions each year including regional and national artists and UNF faculty and student art.

Neighborhoods

• Downtown - - The central business neighborhood of Jacksonville, on the St. Johns River. Five neighborhoods make up the entirety of the area. The Northbank is the neighborhood most commonly associated with downtown. It houses many of the city's largest and most historic structures, as well as serving as the government and financial center for the region. Across the river, Southbank has its lions share of iconic buildings and parks. Most notably its home to the Museum of Science and History and Friendship Fountain. LaVilla and Brooklyn are popular upcoming areas just west of the Northbank. Last but not least and the Sports Complex is a large area to the east of the Northbank, housing TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville Veteran Arena, Metropolitan Park, and the Baseball Grounds.

• Riverside - About a mile southwest of downtown on the banks of the St. Johns River, this neighborhood was built primarily between 1910 and 1930 and features a variety of historic homes, churches and apartment buildings. It has as its commercial center eclectic Five Points which features both unique retail and dining all in a bohemian atmosphere. Also notable in the neighborhood is Memorial Park which is situated near Five Points adjacent to the River. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr. and has as its centerpiece a statue of Winged Victory as a memorial to the dead of World War I. To visit this area from downtown, take Jefferson Street which becomes Riverside Avenue.

• Avondale - Along the St. Johns River just southwest of and adjacent to Riverside, was built during the 1920s Florida land boom as "Riverside's Residential Ideal". The stately historic houses here were constructed in a variety of architectural styles, including Tudor, Georgian Revival, Prairie, Shingle, Mediterranean Revival and Bungalow. The commercial heart of the neighborhood is known as the Shops of Avondale which are along St. Johns Avenue between Talbot and Dancy Streets. Here and there are many upscale dining and shopping opportunities.

• Springfield - Just north or downtown is a historic neighborhood with architecture varying from Victorian and Craftsmen to Colonial Revival and Prairie School. Characterized by large porches, iconic city parks, and immersed in a blanketing oak canopy, Springfield is quickly becoming a hot spot for any traveler looking for an authentic taste of Jacksonville.

Parks and outdoors

JXBeachSun - Jacksonville Beach Pier

• Beaches - Jacksonville is on the Atlantic Ocean, and has a thriving beach culture, but not as packed or as crowded as the beaches in south Florida. Three cities within Duval county occupy most of the coastal real estate: Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach.
• City parks:

• Hemming Park - 30.3292, -81.6592 - Hemming Park A block-sized park in the center of Jacksonville's downtown. Named for Confederate veteran Charles C. Hemming, who in 1898 donated to the City the Confederate monument which is the focal point of the park. The park is surrounded by Jacksonville's City Hall and the United States Courthouse and the Museum Of Contemporary Art and the new public Main Library for Jacksonville and the former Snyder Memorial Church and various restaurants. Step inside City Hall, which is a restored department store built in 1912 and designed in the prairie style by noted local architect Henry John Klutho, and take a look at the large, sunlit atrium which dominates the interior of the structure. The new downtown Main Library opened in 2005 and is the largest Main Library in the state of Florida. The postmodern structure was designed by noted architect Robert A.M. Stern and features a Grand Reading Room and a quiet Courtyard for outdoor reading.

• Memorial Park - 1620 Riverside Avenue between Margaret Street and Memorial Park Drive - Perhaps the most iconic city park in all of Florida, it was designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers who also designed many other national and city parks, including Yosemite. The park is located in the historic neighbourhood of Riverside, near the 5 Points area. It is located along the banks of the St. Johns River and houses the statue known as Life which now has become associated with Riverside in general. Totally worth a gander.

• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens - 30.4041, -81.6433 ☎ +1 904 757-4463 - Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville Zoo Asian Bamboo Garden Hosts more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. It is constantly growing and changing and always a pleasurable experience.

• Riverwalk - Jacksonville Riverwalks - A scenic walk system along the north and south shores of the St. John's River. It's a great place for a date.

• Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve -
• Fort Caroline National Memorial | 30.3869, -81.5006 - Fort Caroline Jacksonville_FL_Fort_Caroline_Natl_Mem_recon_gate02 The original French fort, destroyed by Spanish troops from St. Augustine, now lies somewhere beneath the St. John's River. A modern recreation stands on the riverbank with a museum dedicated to the first settlements by the French in the area.

• Kingsley Plantation - 30.438333, -81.438056 - Kingsley Plantation KingsleyPlantationSunset2 A impeccably maintained Southern plantation on Fort George Island. Well worth the trip to see.

• Machaba Balu Preserve 30.451944, -81.767778 - Machaba Balu Preserve A Consist of a collection of sites within Timucuan's vast area. The salt march looks much as it did 500 years ago and is a haven of wildlife and biodiversity. The properties are under the management of the Nature Conservancy in partnership with the National Park Service.

• Theodore Roosevelt Area | A nature preserve adjacent to the Fort Caroline Memorial. Donated by Willie Browne and the land sits on a marshy patch of riverfront property and offers visitors a taste of "Old Florida".

• Little Talbot Island State Park | 30.4519, -81.4189 - Little Talbot Island State Park Little Talbot Island - Myrtle Creek
• Big Talbot Island State Park | 30.4831, -81.44 - Big Talbot Island State Park - Unique_hardpan_formations-Blackrock_Beach

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Jacksonville

Events

• Jacksonville Jazz Festival - Jazz festival featuring major names in jazz as well as local and up-and-coming jazz artists.

• Main Street Cruise 1st St. to 12th St. on Main St. Opening Hours: 4th Saturday of every month A surreal experience and a fun time, this old school cruise is like stepping into the 1970s movie American Graffiti. Poodle dresses, classic music, and an endless array of cars.

• Springing the Blues - Florida's largest free outdoor blues festival.

• Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival - Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island (about 35 miles from Jacksonville), holds an annual festival every summer and the highlight of which is a mock pirate invasion terrorizing the local residents. Additional Awards go to the biggest drunken pirate who plunders the most booty. And there is also the world famous wet wench contest.

• Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular - Air show location alternates each year between Jacksonville Beach and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The Blue Angels are typically the main event to close the show.

• World Arts Film Festival - Opening Hours: May 15–17 A The World Arts Film Festival is an event showcasing a diverse array of filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds. The central theme is a global message of inclusion through the arts and education.

• JaxFlow - A spin jam group local to Jacksonville. They spin various flow toys, such as hula hoops and fire poi in various parks and at nightlife spots all over Jacksonville.

• One Spark - creator innovation day conference - Downtown Jacksonville - One Spark is an annual event for creators of all kinds. Artists, entrepreneurs and innovators display projects in different downtown venues each year. It offers the opportunity to get involved, be inspired, connect and collaborate. It connects people with great ideas to the resources they need to make them come true. Participants get the chance to pitch their idea to the voting public for a feasible cash prize and a chance to make their project a reality.

• Riverside Arts Market | 715 Riverside Ave 30.3152, -81.6772 Riverside Ave. under the Fuller Warren Bridge ☎ +1 904 389-2449 Opening Hours: 10-4 Free Riverside Arts Market Riverside_Arts_Market_I-95_Canopy A More than 100 vendors offer handmade art, specialty foods, farmers' market, and a variety of entertainment. Open every Saturday, March through December, "RAM" is Jacksonville's Premiere Outdoor Arts & Entertainment venue!

• Jacksonville Pride - River City Pride - Five Points in Riverside Activities are usually centered in the Riverside neighborhood, The festival and parade are family friendly and feature friends and supporters of the community in Jacksonville. Late nights are whatever you make of them. Jacksonville offers a wonderful nightlife with a host of events at area bars and regular bars alike.

Sports

• Adventure Landing - 30.2544, -81.7417 - A small amusement park that includes an arcade, food, water park, mini golf, laser tag, a roller coaster, and go-karts.

• Jacksonville Jaguars - Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville's NFL team. Catch one of their home games during American Football|football season in the fall.

• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - ☎ +1-904 358-2846 - Jacksonville's AA Minor League baseball team. Tickets are affordable and the view is good at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Military active/retired $5 tickets.

• Jacksonville Sharks - . Jacksonville's Arena Football team. Winner of Arena Bowl XXIV in 2011 and the inaugural NAL Championship in 2017.

• The Player's Championship | If you like golf, Jacksonville is second only to Augusta. The TPC is held each spring in Ponte Vedra, a coastal suburb of Jacksonville.

• Gate River Run - One of the top running events in the US. The most participant 15K race with purse money large enough to attract professional runners from all over the world.

• The Mug Race - A Pursuit Start sailboat race on St. Johns River. The world's largest river race, boaters start at the Memorial Bridge in Palatka and end at the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Jacksonville

Jacksonville San Marco Plaza - San Marco Plaza

Shopping neighborhoods

• Downtown - . The Jacksonville Landing mall offers plenty of restaurants and a few shops. For a more authentic feel, travel outside that area and explore the surrounding streets. Laura Street near Adams offers a few shops and a lovely atmosphere. Adams Street at Ocean and Bay Street at Market also have some interesting places to visit.

• Five Points - . A shopping neighborhood on the western edge of the Riverside neighborhood. Home to Riverside Park, Memorial Park, and the Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens, this area attracts an eclectic group of local residents and is a haven for trendy shops and hip bars.

• San Marco Plaza - . A good used book store, shops, galleries, restaurants, and a Peterbrooke Chocolates shop make up this small shopping area. The Grotto, a nice upscale store with a small seating area, is very popular.

• Shoppes of Avondale - . Specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants line these few blocks.

Shopping malls

• St. John's Town Center - 30.2578, -81.5253 - St. Johns Town Center StJohnsTCJax Near the intersection of Butler Blvd and the I-295 Beltway, this is an open-air mall sprawled over a large area. Lots of shopping and fine dining options, it's hands down one of the most popular and most visited malls in North Florida.

• The Avenues Mall - 10300 Southside Blvd. 30.1847, -81.5541 ☎ +1 904 363-3054 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 9PM The Avenues (shopping mall) In Jacksonville's Southside neighborhood and the Avenues is one of the more popular enclosed malls in town. It offers a wide array of stores and most of the one you'd come to expect in a mall setting.

• Jacksonville Landing - 30.325, -81.66 ☎ +1 904 353-1188 - Jacksonville Landing The Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville FL, Southeast view 20160706 1 This festival market-style shopping center sits adjacent to the St. Johns River in the downtown. It houses quite a few restaurants and offers weekend nightlife. shopping is limited to a few stores, though downtown offers its own selection of retail stores just blocks away.

Specialty stores

• Black Creek Outfitters - 10051 Skinner Lake Dr ☎ +1 904 645-7003

Monday to Friday 10AM – 8PM, Saturday 10AM – 6PM, Sunday 11AM – 6PM Outdoor gear store focused on camping and kayaking. Offers kayak sales and rentals.

• Jacksonville Farmers Market - 1810 West Beaver St. near the junction of Stockton ☎ +1 904 354-2821 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 6PM Established in 1938 and the farmers market is the oldest in the state. Operating much as farmers markets have for hundreds of years, it offers a unique shopping experience in a festive outdoor market.

• J. Johnson Gallery - 177 4th Avenue North ☎ +1 904 435-3200 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday noon-5PM
• Stellers Gallery - 1409 San Marco Plaza ☎ +1 904 396-9492 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 3PM
• Sweet Pete's - 400 North Hogan Street ☎ +1 904 376-7161 Opening Hours: Monday 9AM Monday - 4PM, Tuesday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM - Unique Candies store in downtown Jacksonville

Halal Food & Restaurants

Downtown

• BB's 1019 Hendricks Ave ☎ +1 904 306-0100 - This restaurant has good appetizers, lal-food/desserts/ desserts, and a good organic juice and fruit cocktails. The mushroom and bacon Pizzas is wonderful. The food is great, but it can get somewhat loud; not the place to go for a quiet conversation.

• Brick Coffee House - 214 N. Hogan Street Ed Ball Building Adams Street Entrance ☎ +1 904 354-9945

• Burrito Gallery - 21 East Adams St. between Main and Ocean ☎ +1 904 598-2922 $8-10 This restaurant has become an integral part of Jacksonville's art scene. Rotating exhibits keep the atmosphere fresh while the kitchen keeps your belly full.

• The Candy Apple Cafe - 400 North Hogan St. ☎ +1 904 353-9717

• Chamblin's Uptown Cafe - 215 N. Laura St. between Adams and Monroe ☎ +1 904 674-0870 - Good Vegetarian selection.

• Chomp Chomp - Chomp² - 106 West Adams St. between Ocean and Newnan ☎ +1 904 762-4667 $6-8 A small eat-in with a diverse menu.

• Indochine - 21 E Adams Street - ☎ +1 904 598-5303
• Jenkins Quality Barbecue - 830 Pearl Street between State and Union ☎ +1 904 353-6388

• The Magnificat Cafe - 231 North Laura Street ☎ +1 904 353-3588 - French cuisine

• Olio - fooddifferent 301 E. Bay Street corner of Market and Bay ☎ +1 904 356-7100
• Pho A Noodles Cafe - 117 West Adams St. between Hogan and Laura ☎ +1 904 353-0320

• Super Food and Brew - 11 E. Forsyth Street corner of Forsyth and Main ☎ +1 904 723-1180

• Zodiac Grill - zodiacgrill120@ 120 W. Adams Street between Laura and Hogan ☎ +1 904 354-8283 - Mediterranean cuisine

• Ruth's Chris Steaks House - 1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 ☎ +1 904 396-6200 Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 10PM (9PM on Sundays) Corn-fed, custom-aged Midwestern beef in a lively atmosphere, complete with stunning vistas of the St. John's River and a happening bar area.

Riverside

• Al's Pizzas Riverside at 1620 Margaret Street ☎ +1 904 388-8384 - Also near Intracoastal West at 14286 Beach Blvd. +1 904 223-0991 and the original location at 303 Atlantic Blvd. in Atlantic Beach +1 904 249-0002,

• 13 Gypsies - 13@psies.com 887 Stockton St at College ☎ +1 904 389-0330 +1 904 389-0220 - Firmly rooted in tradition, this restaurant offers authentic Spanish cuisine made fresh daily.

Avondale

• Brick Restaurant - 3585 St. Johns Ave ☎ +1 904 387-0606 - Creative menu with good food; on a street with lots of shops. Outside dining is available.

• Biscotti's 3556 St. Johns Ave ☎ +1 904 387-2060 - Cool atmosphere with delicious, interesting food. Take a look at the desserts in the display case. They taste even better than they look.

Springfield

• ¡Hola! - 1001 North Main Street corner of Main and Phelps ☎ +1 904 356-3100 $10-12 Authentic Mexican restaurant located on Confederate Park in the beautiful neighborhood of Springfield.

• Chan's Chinese 1508 North Main Street corner of 5th and Main ☎ +1 904 358-2808

• Island Tropics - 2527 North Main Street corner of 16th and Main ☎ +1 904 355-9050 - Caribbean cuisine

• Wafaa & Mike's Cafe - 1544 North Main Street corner of 6th and Main ☎ +1 904 683-8313 - Middle-eastern cuisine

San Marco

• The Loop Pizzas Grill - Restaurant chain that started in Jacksonville. Good burgers, Pizzas, salads, onion rings, milk shakes, etc. Several locations in Jacksonville.

• Metro Diner - 3302 Hendricks Ave at Inwood Terrace ☎ +1 904 438-3321 Opening Hours: Daily 6:30AM Monday - 2:30PM A popular breakfast spot for local residents.

Southside

• St. Johns Seafood & Steaks - Several locations in Jacksonville. Just what it sounds like, a variety of seafood and Steaks 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. Consistently delicious.

• Havana-Jax Cafe - 2578 Atlantic Blvd ☎ +1 904 399-0609 - Delicious Cuban food. Most dinners come with Rice, black beans, and plantains. Very good flan.

• The Madrid 11233 Beach Blvd ☎ +1 904 642-3741 - Caribbean and Cuban cuisine. Everything is delicious.

• Grinder's Cafe 10230 Atlantic Blvd ☎ +1 904 725-2712 - Ste 8-9. 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 ☎ +1 904 268-3474 - A local favorite with lots of atmosphere. If you are a Vegetarian, you might not enjoy this restaurant. Try the Fish Camp Platter or the Prime Rib, you'll be glad you did. Great Muslim Friendly place to take the kids.

Beaches

• Angies Subs at Jax Beach 1436 Beach Blvd ☎ +1 904 246-2519 - Jacksonville Beach, 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 local residents. For enjoying the best subs and experiencing local beach flavor, a visit here is a must. Lunch time is peak time and may be crowded. Hours are 11 to 8PM Monday through Saturday.

• Beach Hut Cafe 1281 Third Street South ☎ +1 904 249-3516 - Jacksonville Beach. This is where local residents go for breakfast. Weekend mornings are very busy.

Adult beverages

Downtown

• 1904 Music Hall - @musichall.com 19 N. Ocean St. between Bay and Forsyth - Beer and only. It does offer great local music and a great atmosphere.

• Dos Gatos - 123 E. Forsyth St. ☎ +1 904 354-0666 - Full café. A nice place to dress up and go out to. Great selection of fruit cocktails.

• Underbelly - 113 E. Bay St. ☎ +1 904 699-8186

• Downtown Cigar Lounge - 11 N. Ocean St. ☎ +1 904 353-4411

• The Volstead - 115 West Adams St. ☎ +1 904 414-3171

• Mavericks - 2 Independent Drive ☎ +1 904 356-1110

• Burro Cafe - 100 E. Adams St.

Five Points

• Birdies - 1044 Park St. ☎ +1 904 356-4444

• Rain Dogs 1045 Park St. ☎ +1 904 379-4969

• Wall Street Deli and Lounge 1050 Park St. ☎ +1 904 355-6969

• Black Sheep - 1534 Oak St. ☎ +1 904 380-3091

King Street

• Kickbacks Gastropub - 910 King St. ☎ +1 904 388-9551

• The Garage - 2692 Post St.
• Rogue - 927 King St.
• The Loft - 925 King St.
• Blind Rabbit - 901 King Street ☎ +1 904 337-0146

• Park Place Lounge 931 King St. ☎ +1 904 389-6616

Springfield

• Shantytown Pub 22 West 6th St. ☎ +1 904 798-8222 - 1 mile north of downtown in Jacksonville's historic Springfield, this hole-in-the-wall bar offers hundreds of soft drinks and boasts a spacious backyard which hosts barbecues once a week.

• Uptown Kitchen and Cafe - Uptown Market | 1303 North Main St. ☎ +1 904 355-0734

• The Birdhouse 1827 North Pearl Street

Beaches

• Lynch's Irish Pub 514 N. First St, Jacksonville Beach A well known Irish pub in Jacksonville Beach. Many good imported pints on tap, with live music, and a raucous atmosphere.

• Pete's Cafe | 117 1st Street, Neptune Beach, FL - Cheap fruit cocktail and 25 cent pool. One of the oldest bars in Jacksonville. It is definitely a staple at the beaches. Opened the day prohibition was repealed.

• Culhane's Irish Pub - 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233 - Featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Jacksonville

Jacksonville - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Jacksonville, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Jacksonville. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Jacksonville and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Jacksonville. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Jacksonville. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inJacksonville: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Jacksonville.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Jacksonville: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Jacksonville, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Jacksonville.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Jacksonville, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Jacksonville, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Jacksonville and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Jacksonville, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Jacksonville, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Jacksonville without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Jacksonville is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Jacksonville.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Jacksonville is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Jacksonville, please contact:

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Jacksonville ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Jacksonville. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach - 1101 Beach Blvd ☎ +1 904 435-3000 Nice hotel, including 32" flat panel televisions, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.

• Springhill Suites Jacksonville Airport - 13550 Airport Ct +1-866-599-8636 An all-suite hotel property. Free hot breakfast, courtesy airport shuttle and free Wi-Fi.

• Residence Inn Jacksonville Butler Boulevard - 10551 Deerwood Park 30.2488851, -81.5409234 ☎ +1 904 996-8900 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon Offers extended stay lodgings with full size kitchens. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free WiFi provided.

• SpringHill Suites Jacksonville - 4385 Southside Blvd 30.26707399999999, -81.55681299999998 ☎ +1 904 997-6650 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11PM All suite lodgings offering free Internet and hot buffet breakfast daily.

• Amelia Island Surf & Racquet Club - 4800 Amelia Island ParkwayAmelia Island ☎ +1 904 261-0511 +1-800-323-2001 Resort with condo rentals, oceanfront views, family vacations.

• One Ocean Resort - One Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach ☎ +1 904 249-7402 +1-800-874-6000 Atlantic Beach Hotel at the Jacksonville Beaches offers a turn-down service, oceanfront views and wireless Internet.

• Courtyard Jacksonville Mayo Clinic/Beaches - 14390 Mayo Blvd On the campus of the Mayo Clinic ☎ +1 904 223-1700 $109-120 Features a state-of-the-art lobby and stylish guest rooms.

• Residence Inn Jacksonville Baymeadows - 8365 Dix Ellis Trail ☎ +1 904 733-8088 Offers spacious suites with full kitchens, living areas and separate bedrooms, complimentary breakfast each morning and high-speed Internet access.

• The Riverdale Inn - Adjacent to Memorial Park Another beautiful B&B in Riverside, this one has a renowned restaurant.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront - 1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 ☎ +1 904 398-8800 +1-800-593-5690 Nestled in the downtown area on the south bank of St. John's River, DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront has completed a $12 million renovation, emerging with 293 sophisticated lodgings, various dining options, including Ruth's Chris Steaks House, a new business zone to keep corporate travelers linked in, an expanded Precor fitness center and large riverfront swimmingpool and sundeck.

• The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge - On the beach at Amelia Island Bed & breakfast amenities.

• Marriott Sawgrass Beach Resort - Home of the Players Championship, on the beach.

• Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts - 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd. Historic — open since 1928. Rated a 5 Diamond resort by AAA. Features four challenging golf courses, tennis facilities, swimming pools, luxury shops, and fine dining restaurants on site.

Cope in Jacksonville

Newspapers in Jacksonville

• Florida Times-Union. The main newspaper in Jacksonville.
• Financial News & Daily Record. Another daily newspaper.
• Jacksonville Business Journal. Daily publication focused on the Jacksonville business world.
• Folio Weekly. The most popular weekly alternative.
• Buzz Magazine. Another popular free-weekly.
• EU Jacksonville. Weekly insiders guide to the area.
• [HTTPS://WWW.Wrbus.com/ Arbus Magazine. The art and business magazine of Northeast Florida
• Void Magazine. A monthly magazine focused on North Florida's culture.
• Jacksonville Magazine. A monthly magazine devoted to Northeast Florida culture.
• Metro Jacksonville. A daily blog dedicated to insider city and event info for Jacksonville.

Consulates in Jacksonville

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• Denmark (Honorary) - 609 Wyndham Ct. ☎ +1 904 910-9620 +1 904 696-7760

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• France (Honorary) - 7255 Salisbury Road, Suite 4 ☎ +1 904 469-4964 +1 904 821-0315

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• Netherlands (Honorary) | 644 3 Independent Dr ☎ +1 904 366-6682 +1 904 353-6343

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• Norway (Honorary) - .UoN6e_mbNN0 50 N. Laura St., Suite 3900 ☎ +1 904 798-7360 +1 904 358-1872

Travel Next

• Amelia Island - A beautiful island about an hour north of Jacksonville along FL-A1A, it is home to upscale houses, and the Amelia Island Plantation. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Amelia Island was used as a pirate base for raids on Spanish shipping. Known as the Isle of Eight Flags, it is the only location in the United States to have been under the allegiance of eight different nations.
• Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
• Olustee Battlefield - About an hour's drive west along I-10 in Olustee is the Olustee Battlefield, site of the only Civil War engagement in Florida. The battle is reenacted each February, and is a popular site for Civil War buffs.
• St. Augustine - Founded by Spanish colonists in 1565, St. Augustine lays claim to being the oldest permanent settlement in the United States. It is about a 45-minutes drive south of Jacksonville by I-95, or about an hour taking the more scenic route down FL-A1A. It boasts many fine restaurants and tourist attractions, as well as a unique blend of old world architectural styles inherited from its Spanish and British masters. The fort and the old city and the Flagler Museum, St. George's Street and the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and the Bridge of Lions are all recommended.

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