Things to do in Jacksonville for the Cultured Traveler

 
(Statue @ memorial park)
Jacksonville isn't the most cosmopolitan city in the world but has its share of treasures that give it character.
I.
Cummer Museum
-Variety of art, including Egyptian sculptures, Norman Rockwell pieces, and a beautiful garden out back.
 Free admission for students Tues through Thurs after 4.
Picnic at Memorial Park
-close to the Cummer Museum in 5points, good for picnics, vista out to the river, designed by the same man who planned Central Park.
Tibetan meditation on Saturday mornings at 10 am (address here)
Riverside Arts Market (Saturday mornings only)
 -Arts market that has exploded in popularity lately. lots of interesting food/wares like locally farmed honey, timo wallets and art pieces.
Museum of Contemporary Art
- Located downtown right next to the Main Library hosts traveling exhibits such as the Marilyn Monroe exhibition, has a couple of B side Picasso's, childrens area on the 5th floor. Always free for college students. Check out the beautiful Main library while you're at it, have a relaxing read on the terrace.
Art Walk
- Art event that brings most of downtown Jax to life on the First Wednesday of every month. A must see if you haven't gone. Free admission to MOCA during art walk. live bands, artists set up everywhere, including the old location of the main library. More info on the link.

II. Venues
Jack Rabbits-
Free Bird live- Cold War Kids are playing here December 3rd 2010 (Wed)(So are Yo La Tengo on january 26th)
Shanty Town- intimate dive bar in Springfield with a nice back yard
TSI- small bar and venue downtown, plays indie dance inside and hip hop outside, Dubstep on most Sundays
The Black Kids got their start at TSI. Who else has played here? Neon Indian, Diplo, and Bonde Do Role to name a few.
Underbelly (New in 5 points) Eclectic backyard venue for bands and art located in the back of Anomaly clothing store
Florida Theatre
St Augustine Ampitheatre


III.Food
(Beach Blvd)
Angies- Best subs in Jacksonville, bar none. Try the Peruvian
The Secret Garden Cafe
(Avondale/5 points)
O'Brothers Irish Pub- Serves Traditional Irish fare! There's Guinness on tap,+ other British favorites such as Harp, Bass, and Newcastle. Try their Guiness Mac N Cheese, Bangers & mash, fish and chips with curry sauce, and crowd favorite fried Pickles.
Moonriver Pizza- One of the best pizza places in town, very eclectic interior.

(Feel free to make suggestions, as this is a work in progress) Links with more info are everywhere, just click.