Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Elsa's Place
610 Court StGreat Caribbean place for lunch. Good food and inexpensive.
If you're looking for something that is a little more upscale, this place is a step up for lunch. Well-decorated Italian restaurant. A place that local attorneys and court staff often frequent during week day lunch breaks.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Biagio's Event Venue
622 Court StIf you're looking for something that is a little more upscale, this place is a step up for lunch. Well-decorated Italian restaurant. A place that local attorneys and court staff often frequent during week day lunch breaks.
My personal favorite. Having grown up in Jacksonville, the ARK brings back memories. If you like your seafood deep-fried and dripping with grease (local style), the ARK is your place. I recommend shrimp and hush-puppies.
ARK Restaurant
126 South Marine BoulevardMy personal favorite. Having grown up in Jacksonville, the ARK brings back memories. If you like your seafood deep-fried and dripping with grease (local style), the ARK is your place. I recommend shrimp and hush-puppies.
Despite its name, the Marina Cafe is actually a restaurant. Great seafood and burgers. A little more expensive than most options, but not too bad. Great view of the New River while you eat. Calm and subdued during the day, but gets a little louder at night once the alcohol starts flowing.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe
110 S Marine BlvdDespite its name, the Marina Cafe is actually a restaurant. Great seafood and burgers. A little more expensive than most options, but not too bad. Great view of the New River while you eat. Calm and subdued during the day, but gets a little louder at night once the alcohol starts flowing.
Open 6-3 during the week, closed on weekends. Excellent, friendly service. A little more expensive than average, but worth it.
Brewed Downtown, Inc.
1000 New Bridge StOpen 6-3 during the week, closed on weekends. Excellent, friendly service. A little more expensive than average, but worth it.
Sightseeing
Dedicated to the Marines who lost their lives in one of the first significant acts of terrorism aimed at this country.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Beirut Memorial
911 Lejeune BlvdDedicated to the Marines who lost their lives in one of the first significant acts of terrorism aimed at this country.
Freedom Fountain
895 New Bridge StDedicated to members and veterans of all branches of our armed forces.
Private yacht company that takes sightseers on cruises on the New River. Owned and operated by career Marine veteran. Tours last about 5 hours. Meals included, depending on package, and captain will teach you about the history of this area.
Bayonet Enterprises Cruises
223 Leonard StPrivate yacht company that takes sightseers on cruises on the New River. Owned and operated by career Marine veteran. Tours last about 5 hours. Meals included, depending on package, and captain will teach you about the history of this area.
Parks & Nature
Probably the best beach in the county. Lots of tourists, but not as many as Emerald Isle or the others in that area. Free public parking within 100' or so of the beach.
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Topsail Beach
Probably the best beach in the county. Lots of tourists, but not as many as Emerald Isle or the others in that area. Free public parking within 100' or so of the beach.
Great place to take the kids. Too much to write about here, but look them up online. This one is a rare treat!
275 yerel halk öneriyor
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdGreat place to take the kids. Too much to write about here, but look them up online. This one is a rare treat!
Arts & Culture
It's ok. About the only place you'll find much about the area. Among the exhibits is an original mantle that I donated to the museum when I remodeled the Ward House.
Onslow County Museum
301 S Wilmington StIt's ok. About the only place you'll find much about the area. Among the exhibits is an original mantle that I donated to the museum when I remodeled the Ward House.
Essentials
Belgian-owned grocery store prevalent throughout the Southeast. Because they are Belgian, you can buy their store-label chocolate for a good price and it's actually Belgian chocolate! I recommend the dark chocolate with hazelnuts.
Food Lion
2040 Wilmington HwyBelgian-owned grocery store prevalent throughout the Southeast. Because they are Belgian, you can buy their store-label chocolate for a good price and it's actually Belgian chocolate! I recommend the dark chocolate with hazelnuts.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
2025 N Marine BlvdIt's Walmart.
One of the few malls in this part of the state that is still thriving. Lots to choose from if you're between 12-25.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Jacksonville Mall
375 Western BlvdOne of the few malls in this part of the state that is still thriving. Lots to choose from if you're between 12-25.
Entertainment & Activities
The Escape Trials-Where your Adventure begins!
1207 Hargett StreetLots of fun. Many rooms to choose from.