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Local Lifestyle: Arts, History & Weekend Activities

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A guide to the weekend rhythms of Northeast Florida: the farmers market under the bridge, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, the golf courses of Ponte Vedra and for anyone building a new routine after settling into Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau County.
Riverside Arts Market
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Riverside Arts Market

A Saturday-only open-air market under the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside, featuring local farmers, artists, and food trucks along the St. Johns River since 2009.

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St. Johns Town Center
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St. Johns Town Center

Jacksonville's premier open-air shopping and dining destination, with more than 175 stores, easily reached from I-95, I-295, or J. Turner Butler Boulevard.

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Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach
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Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach

A Victorian-era historic district along Centre Street with antique shops, art galleries, and local boutiques, the social heart of Nassau County.

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St. Augustine Historic District
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St. Augustine Historic District

The oldest city in the U.S. offers a walkable historic core along St. George Street and the Castillo de San Marcos, a short drive from World Golf Village and southern St. Johns County.

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TPC Sawgrass
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TPC Sawgrass

Home of THE PLAYERS Championship and one of the most recognizable golf courses in the world, a defining part of Ponte Vedra's identity.

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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Beyond its exhibits, the Cummer's riverfront Olmsted-designed gardens are a regular spot for a quiet weekend walk, free the first Saturday and third Tuesday of every month.

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Boating the St. Johns River
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Boating the St. Johns River

With free docks and marinas from downtown Jacksonville through Ortega and Mandarin, the St. Johns River is central to how a lot of locals actually spend a weekend, boat or no boat.

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Fort Clinch State Park
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Fort Clinch State Park

A Civil War-era fort on the northern tip of Amelia Island with beach access, biking trails, and shark tooth hunting, a favorite weekend outing for Nassau County residents.

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