7 Things to Do in Jax Solo
Some of the best adventures can be had by yourself
Take a trip to Jacksonville solo and explore the city on your own terms Fortunately, the Flip Side of Florida offers plenty of activities to enjoy on your own. They will also give you a chance to meet new people. Here are a few:
Mingle with locals
Nothing will give you a better understanding of a new city than its people. When you get to know locals, you take a step ahead. The benefits may come as new information for exciting places, safety tips, and similar. To find locals, you can opt for going to a farmers market like Riverside Arts Market or Beaches Artwalk. And wherever you go experience Jax’s version of southern hospitality and ask lots of questions.
Cruise around town
Driving around the city will give you a chance to explore more places. Jacksonville is the largest city by land mass in the continental United States, so there’s lots of ground to cover!
Find your new favorite dish
It is common to miss your favorite food when you are away from home. However, Jacksonville's wide variety in the culinary scene allows you to find your favorite comfort meals and new favorites. Hence, you can go out and explore markets and restaurants that offer what you like the most. You can get wonderful surprises that will give you a different approach to what you love to eat.
Take a tour
If you are planning to spend some time in a new city, it is a good idea to start with the landmarks and most visited places. Usually, they molded the culture and lifestyle of the city. They will allow you to understand many things. The best way to do it is by taking a tour. You can opt for walking tours, a tuk tuk ride, art and culture museum tours, and even a cruise on the St Johns River.
Spend time in a public park
Jacksonville has no shortage of city, state and federal preserves and parks. Public parks have plenty of classes of yoga, martial arts, dance or Tai Chi, allowing you to meet new people and enjoy an incredible activity while you take care of your health. It can be the beginning of a new hobby while you are in the city.
Treat yourself to a spa day
If you enjoy taking care of yourself, being alone is an excellent opportunity to find spas and beauty salons to get pampered. Visit the luxurious One Ocean Resort and Spa for a facial or massage and treat yourself to beachside R&R. Try different services like massages or get your nails done.
Give back to Jax
The world always needs some help and it may come in many ways. Give back to mother Earth with a beach cleanup or a cleanup at the Timucuan Preserve. Besides helping others, you will also get the opportunity to meet valuable people in the Jax community.