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OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
A 700-square-mile basin created by two rivers, the Okefenokee Swamp is an eco-tourist's dream. Take a hike or camp overnight, and see how many of the 200 animal species living here you can find (05/2008)
55 miles northwest of Jacksonville
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MIDNIGHT SUN
This eclectic shop features handmade jewelry, clothes, furniture and yoga supplies from around the world. It's also home to the Mellow Moon yoga studio. Reservations are not required, but purchase a mat ahead of time. (04/2008)
1055 Park St
904-358-3869
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LAYLA'S
The Middle Eastern restaurant features a hookah patio, belly dancing and authentic food. Try "Layla's Combo," which comes with kebabs, baklava, hummus, baba ghanouj and a bottle of Lebanese wine. $$ (04/2008)
2016 Hendricks Ave
904-398-4610
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CRAZY 88S
This bar inside Dick's Wings at Tinseltown features dueling pianos every weekend. No two interactive shows are alike. (04/2008)
9720 Deer Lake Ct
904-394-7196
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BAUSCH & LOMB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Watch tennis stars and celebrities interact April 7-13 at this annual competition, which attracts the top female players competing for $600,000. Special events include beer tastings, food and family celebrations. (04/2008)
35 miles northeast of Jacksonville • At Racquet Park in Amelia Island Plantation
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PINEAPPLE POST
This sophisticated gift shop showcases Italian dinnerware by Vietri, handbags by Glenda Gies, ceramics by Juliska and more. It's been delighting customers since 1973. (03/2008)
2403 S Third St, Jacksonville Beach
800-680-8018
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THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS
Who says art and science don't mix? "Scalpel to Sketch," a fascinating exhibition of anatomical artwork rendered in carbon dust, ink, watercolor and digital media, runs at the Cummer Museum through Sept. 28. (03/2008)
829 Riverside Ave
904-356-6857
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BISTRO AIX
This eatery offers a seasonal Mediterranean menu with Provençal flourishes and more than 250 wines. Try the oak-fired fish "Aixoise," and top it off with a classic vanilla crème brûlée. $$$ (03/2008)
1440 San Marco Blvd
904-398-1949
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FREEBIRD LIVE
This live music venue features two full bars, a balcony and a steady stream of rock and funk acts. Just a block from the ocean, it's the perfect place to kick back after a day at the beach. (03/2008)
200 N First St, Jacksonville Beach
904-246-2473
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WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS STATE PARK
Ablaze with azaleas in bloom, this park offers unique coquina rock formations, fishing on the Matanzas River, and trails for hiking and biking. Keep an eye out for native birds of paradise. (03/2008)
62 miles south of Jacksonville
386-446-6780
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DAFFODILS GIFT SHOPPE
This homegrown gift shop shows off local artists' work as well as jewelry, children's gifts, wine and home décor. (02/2008)
14965 Old St. Augustine Rd
904-262-7776
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MOCA JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville's contemporary art museum has a slate of new exhibitions opening this month. See photography by Francie Bishop Good, installations by Chris Natrop and drawings by John Bailly starting April 24. (02/2008)
333 N Laura St
904-366-6911
www.mocajacksonville.org