The RR is a beautiful scenic drive with at least 10 historic buildings like the Winterbourne Inn to…read moreenjoy. Its views of the St. John's River, the Buckman Bridge and the buildings make it a nice choice for walks/runs. It has updated sidewalks and streets. At a corner of Kingsley and River a newer section has with seats to take in the surroundings. People are usually very friendly you meet along thexway.

Remnants of The Marble Bank's magnificence still clings to the shell of this building. Even in the…read moreruin, it's beauty is evident. It also makes a super cool venue for a fancy party. Jacksonville must save what little history it hasn't demolished for empty lots and parking garages. I'm reserving the 5 stars for when this endangered building is restored to its former glory (which I hope is soon).

The Beach is gorgeous and the history is fascinating and a bit heavy at the same time.read more

Beautiful memorial for fallen officers. It's conveniently located in front of the stadium. I…read morevisited on a Tuesday afternoon and it was quiet and peaceful.

The ten foot high wall is located in front of Veteran's Memorial Arena and accessible 24 hours a…read moreday, 365 days a year. An eternal flame is on top and the wall contains the names of officers killed here in the past starting with Marshal John Yeomans in 1840. It is a lovely wall and beautifully done. Just last year (in 2018) three new statues were added. Two of the new statues stand on both sides of the wall, and the third statue kneels before it placing a red rose near the blue line that surrounds it. It is very moving and it allows us all to remember those who serve and protect. The uncertainty our law enforcement officers face every day shouldn't be dismissed. Simply put...they keep us safe...let us not forget... Note 1: Please see this website for more information of the fallen - https://www.odmp.org/agency/1852-jacksonville-sheriffs-office-florida Note 2: To visit the memorial...there are parking spaces in front of and nearby with meters. Plus, it is across the street from the baseball complex and there is parking in back with a short walk to the memorial.

This is such an educational and beautiful walking trail. You get to learn about the Timucuan…read morepeople and history and the path is a perfect blend of nature and water. I am always looking for interesting places to walk in Jax and was pleasantly surprised at this location. It does have natural walkways, so tree roots and sand are expected and some elevation. I wouldn't recommend if you need a flat surface to walk on.

I love history and I instantly fell in love with this area!! The trails are amazing! Fort Caroline…read moreis significant in the history of Florida and the times of conflict since its discovery by the Spanish and French on the First Coast in the 1500s. Fort Caroline itself is not the largest historical fort you'll ever visit, but it is a fair replica somewhat of the structure, the walls (which were probably stronger and reinforced), and the moat around most of it served to give an idea of what means were used to slow down an adversary to make it more difficult to breach the walls. The history of the battles that took place between the French and the Spaniards was not only for conquest due to claims on the land, but since this was the early part of the Reformation period that began in 1517, it also was a religious war between the Catholics (the Spanish) and Protestants (the French). Now the actual site of the real fort Caroline is unknown at this point, but most historians agree that what exists there now is probably close to the location. This spot certainly provides a great view of the St. John's River from both sides. So strategically for those times, the fort's placement was ideal. This River had originally been given the title of The River of May by the French. As you go down the Hammock Trail to the Fort, you'll find that there are a couple of trails that lead off to other areas as the Hammock Trail has about a mile and a half circle and there are other neat sites to see along the way. If you have the "All Trails" app, you have it made in the shade to track your walk, know where you are, and be sure you won't miss what you want to see! I recommend everyone have this app highly for hiking! Also, make sure you visit the Timucuan Visitor Center! It serves as a museum with interesting artifacts and tells the story of the history before the Spaniards and French arrived, of course, about the history following, and you'll even find the oldest totem in North America on display as well! For a smaller museum, it sure packs a truckload of information! Well I spent a couple of days here collecting photos and video to tell the story of what happened at the Fort in the near future. And for exercise purposes, I'll use this trail Lordwilling many more times in the future! If you desire to visit: Make the visit! Don't think, JUST DO! Recommend: VERY HIGH

The American Legion, Post 316. When you walk in you notice the lack of decor, the spaciousness and…read morethe variety of people sitting around the bar. You never know who you will run into at "The Legion". If you have been in the military, a spouse or auxilary member like myself and passing thru Jacksonville, come pay us a visit. The air conditioning is cold, so is the beer. The wine can be dangerous, but for $2.00 a glass it's do - able. The bartenders Maggie, Kelly, Lindsy and Nicole don't skimp on the mixed drinks either. As a matter of fact, I think they are probably the most potent in Mayport. They serve dinner every night. It is home cooked and cheap. But this is a one meal feeds all, so you better like Sandwiches on Wednesdays or just know that Friday night is steak dinner night. They have an active softball team and dart league as well as a poker league. What the Legion may lack in modern facilities, it is the people, on both sides of the bar, that make this place great.

Had to stop here and pick up some paperwork to join. I found the facility well maintained and very…read moreclean. they also have a plethora of inexpensive brews in their bar area.

The original four lane drawbridge that was built in 1949 is gone, replaced with this large…read morefeatureless concrete monstrosity that was completed in 2009. As part of the project to replace the bridge, US-90 aka Beach Boulevard was widened from four to six lanes and is now a very busy thoroughfare lined with condos, shopping and restaurants all the way across from the beach to the interstate. The old, four-lane drawbridge, which was actually two separate two-lane bridges, operated for 58 years and became outdated. It also created traffic backups when the drawbridge was raised. The new bridge is fixes so that traffic backup is mostly just a memory. 124 feet wide and with a vertical clearance of 65 feet, most ships should have no problem continuing on the Intracoastal to their destinations. [Review 15763 overall - 1346 in Florida - 1267 of 2021.]

Nothing special or fancy about this little bridge. It's located on Beach Boulevard and is the…read morebridge that takes you over the intercoastal waterway (the ditch). This bridge marks the point where you leave Jacksonville and enter into Jacksonville Beach or vice versa. The bridge was dedicated to and named for B.B. McCormick. Here's a link in case you're interesting in reading more about the man this bridge was named for: http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?action=read&artid=791

I had to go to court yesterday. I parked in the parking garage that I parked for years when I…read moreworked downtown. Easy peasey. I walked a block to the courthouse and scanned in by the Officers. I went to the Jury room and was told to sit down and wait for the check in process. Finally we were told to line up, check in with the lady and then proceed to a check in kiosk. There was an employee at each kiosk to assist. Perfect! I was glad she was there to help me. My name did not show up. So, we used my case number and did an easy check in. Then we all waited for the instructions. The young lady speaking over a microphone was so soft spoken and did not enunciate her words properly-no one hear her! But, then I heard my name-I went up to her desk and my Lawyer was already up there. He had taken care of everything and I was excused. I don't know if I have to rerun or not. I will be notified if I have another date set or not. I'm Pros:very organized and plenty of Police and Bailiffs to help. Things moved pretty fast. Cons: they need to have someone who can speak louder when calling the names of the people. They state they will only call your name once. If you don't hear her, you're screwed! So SPEAK IP! Listen well. Ignore all of the chatter around you. Recommend:this place is necessary for all legal purposes. Fact: this courthouse is very nice, but huge! It takes up two or more city blocks.

Can't reach anyone by phone and the information you need no one seems to know. I have been…read moresearching online for the last 3 hours and getting nowhere. It should not be this difficult for information. Yuck!!!!!