RH Rooftop Restaurant sits on the third floor of RH Jacksonville at St. Johns Town Center. The light-filled dining room, with greenery and a fountain, gives a meal here a distinctive setting above the design gallery below.

The Avenues is a multilevel indoor shopping destination on Southside Boulevard. Its enclosed layout makes it a practical stop for browsing, picking up something for your trip or spending time indoors when you need a break from the heat or rain.

The Block Jax is an outdoor gathering place on Gate Parkway that brings food vendors, music and play spaces together. It is a good fit when your group wants a casual meal with room to linger and different choices beyond a single restaurant menu.

Topgolf Jacksonville turns hitting golf balls into a social outing, with point-scoring games, food, drinks and views across a large target-filled range. Its Brightman Boulevard location works well for a group afternoon or an evening near St. Johns Town Center.

Find a quieter side of the Southside on the University of North Florida’s Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails. The trail system runs through protected campus habitat and offers a welcome outdoor pause near some of Jacksonville’s busiest shopping and dining areas.

Put a little friendly competition into your stay at K1 Speed Jacksonville. The indoor karting venue on Executive Park Court North offers electric go-kart racing in a setting designed around the track, making it a lively change from a typical dinner-and-shopping outing.

Main Event Jacksonville brings bowling, games and food together on Philips Highway near The Avenues. It is a convenient choice when your group wants an indoor outing with several things to do in one place, rather than coordinating separate stops across town.

Midtown Table brings Italian-inspired cooking from the Medure Brothers to Gate Parkway. With lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and craft cocktails, it offers several ways to fit a sit-down meal into a Southside visit.

Prati Italia offers a contemporary Italian meal near St. Johns Town Center, with handmade pasta, Roman-style pizza and a seasonal approach to the menu. Chef Tom Gray’s locally owned restaurant works well for a relaxed lunch, dinner with friends or a planned night out.

Purple Roots celebrates Filipino food, community and culture on Southside Boulevard. It is a dining option for guests who want to explore Jacksonville’s Filipino food scene and spend time around a meal with friends or family.