Great experience! There is a lot of new things planned like classes and drum circles. I saw Cat and…read moreshe was super caring, accepting and accurate. The portal is very supportive of women and is a big bonus to the JAX area

From the owner: What makes us unique is that we are right in the hub of the Five Points area, and we have created a…read morehealing environment and space for people of all walks of life to level their life or energy up. We really like to bring like minded and diverse people to our space with the overall idea of up-leveling the consciousness of the world and our beloved community. We are all about positive energy and how we can be the best space for this to come together with that in mind. So, between our healers who work daily inside The Portal from 11-6pm with private clients, to workshops and events we host personally or that we rent out to, our mission is simple…. Let’s all level up in LOVE. The Portal is THAT place !

Every Saturday, from 10-3, under the bridges in Riverside, many of the best food and craft vendors…read morein the area, along with performers, local residents, and Jacksonville's greatest dogs, converge for a great weekend event. RAM is just a vibe. We make this a weekly stop and bring our dogs. There is something for everyone here. The outside lanes are devoted to local food vendors and food trucks respectively. Tons of great bakeries, produce and coffee selections. Inside, art, jewelry, and on stage, local talent weekly. Some of my favorite food vendors are 1748 Bakehouse and Mixed Fillings. The art vendors differ week to week and we've made a few purchases. Most importantly, this is THE highlight of the week for my dogs. They get to mingle with other dogs and people and they smile the entire time we're there. This is THE event to start your weekend in the Jacksonville area. If you haven't been, I highly encourage you to visit RAM.

This arts market is a must if you're visiting Jax. I picked up a set of blueberry ceramic bowls…read morefrom a very talented vendor and wished I had more room in my suitcase. Also, come on an empty stomach so that you can fill it up with a multi-course lunch. I highly recommend Backyard Buffalo for Indian and Mixed Fillings for pie.

Ya'll still there? Game over and we some hungry Gators…read more.... Got any grub? Dqmn post wants a dissertation.

We got here early and the food is really great. We had the grilled cheese and its good. Then the…read morefish also was delish . Octopus cooked fabulously, very tender. Bang bang shrimp were just that shrimp. The all around best is OnThe Fly Truck. The pork loaded sweet potato planks, awesome. The ahi tuna n spiced cabbage I could eat a bucket of. But the creme of the creme was the Peanut Butter Chocolate Carmel pretzel. It was to die for. Watch me I'm going back for another one. Yes long lines but what do you really expect. Put 12 of the best restaurants in town in a 2 block area and seer what happens

Family went over memorial weekend. There were quite a few interactive exhibits that didn't work…read more The 3rd floor was closed down and the 2nd floor near the planetarium didn't make sense. You can tell the museum is closing down. The shows in the planetarium were great. They were very educational and entertaining. Other than that my other favorite part was the "Currents of Time." Seeing the evolution of the Jacksonville area. I definitely will check out the new location once it's done.

What a happy celebration day for the museum as they transition to a bigger and modern caliber for…read morethe city. I learned that the museum of science is expanding to a new home and it will take some years for the official move and space. Throughout my travels , looking for staples in the community that offer hands on learning, family friendly spaces, and a budgeted treat truly takes time to explore. Today I walked through showcases filled with history from the Victorian era; some relics were plants and photos from the 1970! I hadn't been inside a planetarium in a few years and you still appreciate the wonder when you hear children awe at the science and story telling in front of their eyes. All the staff were incredible , helping answer and questions they had- a major shout out to Vystar credit union as a volunteer partner making the day impactful for the masses. Go visit your museum- science centers- arts locations as we are continuously evolving in science and expanding our living history. Today was special!

We had my grandson birthday party here & the kids really enjoyed themselves. This was my first…read morevisit however I will be bringing my little back. This place here is chill. This a good for kid entertainment for a hour or two.

What a fun time! I like that this place is open so you're able to see children pretty easily. We…read morewere greeted nicely, we used a group on! It was $111 for 7 people. Plus $25 for socks. The jumping area was monitored but the other areas didn't have monitors watching. The bathrooms were clean. And the people at the snack bar were nice.

Cafe is managed by The Chef's Garden catering and they serve a variety of different dishes - in a…read morevery small kitchen. Reservations are important - especially with any groups. My go to is tomato bisque soup and the gourmet grilled cheese. The Cobb salads are delicious too -- and a signature dish is Shrimp & Grits. When we were there, a server had called in sick and Tracy was running in and out trying to keep up - she did a great job! The museum is outstanding - the staff very welcoming and friendly. The exhibits are excellent and the displays highlight the work. Self-guided tours are no problem - as many placards provide insights. The grounds - simply beautiful. Definitely recommend a visit!

The museum was having a plant market right in front of the museum a few weeks ago and that's what…read moredrew me into coming here. The vendor I bought from told me that it was free that day to go into the museum and Gardens so my family and I decided to look at the beautiful garden to welcome spring. Sadly, we didn't have time to explore the inside of the museum, but that will be for next time. The garden is absolutely stunning and breathtaking with a plethora of colors and the river in the back it's just so pretty. I loved how you could just walk around and see the different parts of the garden and then stand by the river as well. They had super unique flowers. I especially loved the ones that looked like little red lanterns and I loved all the beautiful trees. I was so happy to come here and I loved that they had a little plant market that drew you in to come and actually check out the garden. I can't wait to go back and explore the museum and make a whole day out of it. You definitely need to add this to your list if you haven't gone yet.

There isn't much to dislike about Keg & Coin. I came in yesterday for my kids friends birthday…read moreparty. I had never been but it was awesome. I appreciate the cramped setup and darkness that made me feel like I was in a 90s arcade. I was also pleasantly surprised to see all the free games for Mondays. Tetris, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Time Crisis 3 were all free to play on Monday. In addition there are a ton of other great old games. Killer Queen was cool and I liked some of the other more obscure games. I also noted they had a lot of different beers and a pot vending machine that is also only available after 9PM. This place is awesome!

I love this place and feel like it's such a King Street staple. I attended their second annual…read moreSour Fest recently and thought it was such a fun event, filled with a great variety of sours. Most games are 50 cents to a dollar, and they do a good job about getting newer machines. They recently put in a new Pokémon pinball machine and a Star Wars shooting game that I'm excited about! Staff are fast and friendly. The beers rotate and they do a good job about getting a variety, too. Overall, it really feels like Keg & Coin makes an effort to do community events to bring people in.

New favorite spot!! Always nice vibes! Ian is the best, always gives the best service & makes the…read morebest drinks!! Spot has a nice variety of games.. my favorite is the basketball and air hockey! It's always some event on the outdoor patio.. live music, gaming event, & open mic are a few that I ran into while being there. Overall definitely check it out, not too crazy & definitely not boring!!! Oh and they have a juke box in the arcade area, so you can control the vibe!! Love that!

Bring your quarters! Fun but small arcade. They have a decent selection of dart boards, racing…read moregames, retro arcades, foosball, air hockey, pinball, basketball, and some other games to play. Not every game is labeled with its cost, although it varies between $0.25 to $1.00. A couple of the games were not fully functional. They do have a full bar. Drinks are reasonably priced. There was one bartender during our visit, but he was very quick and attentive. There is a back patio section that has a back entrance to the taco spot next door. There was also a stage and patio bar, but it was not in operation on Saturday afternoon. Cool spot to kill an hour or two.