Jacksonville Travel Forum

My husband and I will be visiting Florida and we are thinking of staying at the new Sleep Inn and Suites on Ramona Blvd. one night and going to the Market Place Flea Market on Ramona Blvd. Could you please tell me if this is a safe area? Or is the Comfort Inn on Airport Road in a safer area? Thank you so much for your input.

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We will spend few days in Jacksonville in October before going on a cruise. We were wondering if there is a place near Jacksonville where our kids can watch or ideally swim with dolphins. Can you help ? Thanks

I work w/ au pairs (young adults who come from different countries to live w/ a family and take care of the children) and would like to know if anyone knows of a place to charter a boat to go out and see the whales? My group is relatively small as is the amount of money we can afford, but these girls are very interested in doing this and I would hate to disappoint.

Is there a small park near the Omni?

Hi - I travel to Jacksonville regularly and love the place. Next time I would like to bring my wife and stay on for a few days as a vacation. I would love to stay out at one of the beach, ideally in a place overlooking the beach or backing on to it. However don't think I can afford some of the prices I have seen.
Anyone know of anywhere, can be 30 miles north or south of Jacksonville as well, where you can stay out at the beach?

Thanks in advance

Ok, VTers. I've got a challenge for you. I've lived in New York City and Chicago, I've traveled through Europe, Asia and the US. Everywhere I go, I eventually sniff out great local food. Whether it's satay from the street carts in Bangkok or sweetbreads from Rathbuns in Atlanta, I eat it all. Sadly I have recently found myself in a swirling blackhole of TGI-Mc-Chilis; Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Can someone, ANYONE, please point me in the direction of a decent local restaurant in this town? I don't care if it's five star fine dining or a seafood shack that looks like it's about to tumble into the intercoastal or a backwoods smokehouse pumping out bar-b-qued opossum. Oysters, sushi, carpaccio, fish tacos, burgers? There must be a must-have here. There must. Isn't there one everywhere?

what hotels in the jacksonville area allow smoking in the room

Hello!

Three questions, really:

1) Are the beaches at Amelia Island as good as those of Sanibel Island, neither of which we've visited, in terms of having water which is low, warm, good for kids?

2) Any great, inexpensive places to stay that you know about? e.g., 100/night?

3) How long does it take to get to Amelia Island from Jacksonville Airport, and do we need to rent a car?

Thanks for your help!

All best,
Ella

I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation for travel to and from the Gator Bowl from the Wingate by Wyndam Jacksonville at Lenoir Drive. We have 7 in our party, and since there is no parking available for cars, and we fear that the shuttle will be a nightmare, we need some advice for econimical travel while we are in Jacksonville.
Thank you very much

When are the illuminaries scheduled for Avondale?

I will be on holiday in Florida in December and can anyone tell me how long should I allow to get from Orlando To Jacksonville Stadium to see the Colts game on December 18th. I will be driving a hire car and have heard that it is best to park & take a shuttle bus to the stadium rather than drive all the way in. Is this the best option?

I would like the telephone number of the gift room to make sure I can purchase an item before I drive all the way from St Augustine.

How much is it for 14 people for all the water parks and rides?

I will be driving to St Augustine from up north and expect to pass through Jacksonville around noon or 1 pm. Which route do you recommend that I take to avoid traffic backups?
Jim

When will phase II of the proposed Town Center Shops be complete?

Do you take reservations and do you have a small private room available? This is in connection with UNF graduation Friday, May 2. Tiem: early evening

Hi everyone, any suggestions for mid-priced clean accomodations in middleburg, florida? any idea about names/ locations of hospitals in middleburg? thank you,farah

IS THERE A MOTEL NEAR BY THIS FERRY AT MAYPORT?

I am looking for a place in the Jacksonville area to have a wedding and reception. I am planning a small evening wedding. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking for directions and address of the St Johns Center Mall from Palm Coast, Fl. Just south of St Augustine

I miss the pier restaurant! What is the nearest place for a great breakfast by the pier???

Has anyone been to the Jacksonville Train station lately? Is it safe?

Hi everyone, we are coming to Daytona from the UK for 2 weeks in January, but are visiting Jacksonville for the Rugby league match arranged by Russell Crowe between south sidney rabbitohs and leeds rhinos to be played at UNF. Can you tell us where to stay for the night, somewhere there is a few decent bars nearby, not too expensive, and how far from the beach area is UNF?

Hello guys. I am Granpa in Arkansas, with grandaughter down there in Jacksonville, and the birthday gift I had sent to her will not be arriving on time, today, Sept.2. I have tried every online florists and called all over Jacksonville to find somone to deliver baloons, anything! But all to no avail. I was woundering if anyonr might know of any shops, or anything, that would be willing to deliver somthing on this Sunday day. Thanks!

Is there a dinner cruise on the St. John's River? and how much would it cost for two?

why does the gift card have to be Visa or Mastercard. Can is also be used with American Express cards?

Hello,
I'm going to visit family in Jacksonville for a few days this month and i have some time of my own.
I am looking for interesting things to see and do in and out of Jacksonville.
Does anyone knows of any naturists sites in that area?

Hi there... my family and I have recently moved from Tennessee to Alaska.
Being from Tennessee- we are quite familiar with humidity. We have travelled to Destin and Pensacola before. We are trying to decide the best time to come and visit Jacksonville to where we do not have to worry about the humidity. We may even be relocating to Jacksonville permanently. We do not want to move somewhere that is as humid as nashville was. And we are thinking with Jacksonville being so close to the beach- well, we hope that the humidity is better. Alaska is nice- but very far from family and everything else. lol
Any insight would be welcome.

Thanks...

Adam and Jen

hi!!!!...going to Jacksonville florida in june to see my family. Heard that there are some haunted tours, but I cant find any. Anybody have any good ideas????? thanks!!!!!

Hello fellow VT'ers!
My husband is in the navy and we are relocating soon to Mayport. We were thinking of buying a house in the zip area of 32225 and were wondering if anyone has any comments about that area and/or any other suggestions or good neighbourhoods. We have read some of the other forum comments but are having difficulty putting the name of the neighbourhood to the area! If anyone has the name of a reputable real estate agent, we would appreciate it!
Thanks!