Plan the Perfect Jacksonville Pit Stop for Your Road Trip

By: Gila Rapoport

Whether you’re driving from the north, south, or anywhere in between, you’ve sung your favorite songs, spent too much time on screens, and finished all the snacks. Now, you’re ready for more than just a quick rest stop to stretch your legs. You’re looking for a meal, an activity, something more. Welcome to Jacksonville! We’ve got ideas and kosher options waiting for you!

Let's start with the food:

You need a real meal? For meat, we have Gili's Kitchen. This spot has good burgers, hummus platters and so much more. Craving dairy? Ahava Cafe makes a mean Caprese sandwich. They also have smoothies, pastries and more! You can even eat by a nice lake view! If you're just looking for a snack, pizza or ice cream outing, check out all the other options we have.

If you need to pick up some groceries, here's where you can find the kosher items.

Now for outdoor activity ideas:

Need some fresh air? These outdoor spots can offer a refreshing change of pace from being on the road! Maybe you're craving the ocean breeze, then these beach spots are perfect for you. Want to stretch your legs and walk with a view, these trails are calling your name.

It's raining? Oh no, here are some indoor activity ideas to do with kids! From indoor playgrounds to noteworthy libraries and so much more.

If you're traveling without kids and want to go on a cute date, here's a list we compiled.

Most importantly, if you're stopping for Shabbos, please come say hi! We'd love to meet you, and better yet, we'd love to host you if we can. Feel free to shoot us an email at the footer on our site, or manually - jewishjaxinfo@gmail.com and our team of dedicated community members will get back to you in no time.

Enjoy your stop!