Sightseeing
Tennis courts and walk trails within a short walk or bike from the home.
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Boone Park
3700 Park StTennis courts and walk trails within a short walk or bike from the home.
Basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, weekly 5K meet up run. Great for stargazing and picnics.
Fishweir Park
3925 Valencia RdBasketball court, soccer field, baseball field, weekly 5K meet up run. Great for stargazing and picnics.
Neighborhoods
Historic architecture, locally-owned restaurants, museums, cafes, parks
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Avondale
Historic architecture, locally-owned restaurants, museums, cafes, parks
City/town information
Jacksonville, Florida was once called Cowford for a time when cattle were herded across the historic St. Johns River located within a mile of your home.
Jacksonville, home to the NFL's Jaguars, is the largest city, land-wise, in the lower 48. You can visit the beaches within 30 minutes, and are usually just an hour or so away from many other cities to visit in the North Florida area.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida was once called Cowford for a time when cattle were herded across the historic St. Johns River located within a mile of your home.
Jacksonville, home to the NFL's Jaguars, is the largest city, land-wise, in the lower 48. You can visit the beaches within 30 minutes, and are usually just an hour or so away from many other cities to visit in the North Florida area.
Food scene
Five Points
1053 Park StLots to do, see, and eat!
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Verkehrsmittel
Very Walkable
Historic Avondale in Jacksonville has a Walkability score of 63 making it a fantastic and beautiful place to get some exercise. Tons of great restaurants and shopping areas are all within less than a mile.
There is also a major bus stop within a block, and Uber and Lyft are also available.
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Make some new friends
Riverside-Avondale is the most social area of Jacksonville by far. Should you dine or walk through the area, you will meet many friendly faces, and can often make new friends. This is currently a top 10 zip code for millennials moving to.
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Welcome to the Sunshine State
Yes, this is sunny Florida, but in winter you are as likely to have a coat on as you are a pair of flip-flops - within the same day. Make sure to pack an umbrella. We are surrounded by water on all sides and afternoon rain showers are the best.
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Your Host is Your Guide
Tour guidance is available during your stay. There is a LOT to do here locally, and so please let me know if you need any assistance finding something of interest to you.
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Arts and Historic District of Jacksonville
Riverside/Avondale/5 Points are all a part of the arts and culture areas of Jacksonville. Just over the bridge to Downtown, and down the road from San Marco, you will find additional event locations, fine dining, and local shopping.