48 Hours in Downtown
Katya Sniriova | April 16, 2024 | The Spring Supplemental
River Walk
Rivers run through most parts of the country, whether it’s in rural areas or in the heart of a bustling city – in Jacksonville’s case it's the latter. With a beautiful water view, the River Walk was designed to commemorate this trademark and allow visitors and inhabitants to marvel at it whenever they please. The River Walk stretches across a large part of the San Hose River, and then diverse back towards the inner streets of downtown, where you can experience more gorgeous scenery. The walk itself is versatile in activities, with people conducting yoga classes nearing one end and others simply biking or running its tracks.
Greenhouse Bar
When walking up the streets of downtown Jacksonville, a healthy walking break is needed, why not do it with plants and coffee. At the Greenhouse Bar people can stop in an be enveloped in a makeshift forest with all the dim lights, leafy surroundings, and delicious drinks.
Riverside Arts Market
A sunny Saturday afternoon can only improve with a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. series of booths showcasing Jacksonville’s diverse businesses. The Riverside Arts Market perfectly highlights the various aspects of the downtown culture, shaped by our vast range of organizations, cafes, local shops, and other entertainment pieces.
Setlan Coffee
Observing the wonderful art inside the Museum of Contemporary Art requires a cooling beverage and snack before stepping back outside onto James Weldon Johnson Park. Setlan Coffee offers a wide range of foods for anyone interested.
Chamblin's Uptown
A staple of the downtown scene, Chamblin’s is home to thousands of new and preloved books. Their cafe makes a warm and eclectic environment housing many pieces by local artists and acting as a venue for open mic nights.
Jacksonville Public Library
Within the heart of downtown, there resides a place of knowledge, a temple of books and education for all to acquire – the Public Library. Resembling no other library in Jacksonville, this site has over 3 floors, including an underground region for certain events/competition. There are a wide range of activities and spaces among this sole building that allows for creativity to flow and minds to expand.
