4 Great Spots for Holiday Shopping Near Jacksonville, FL

Holiday shopping can be very stressful. Finding the perfect gift for a hard-to-please friend, family member, or associate can you wonder if the effort will be worth the result. In Jacksonville, FL, we would like to lower your stress level by recommending some of the best places where you can find the perfect gift.

4 Great Spots for Holiday Shopping Near Jacksonville, FL

St Johns Town Center

Located at 4663 River City Drive, this elegant modern outdoor mall is home to more than 175 stores, many of them unique to the center. Apple, Pottery Barn, and Ann Taylor all have stores here, and the palm tree-lined Luxury Collection section features Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton amongst other exclusive stores. If you know what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at St John’s.

Restaurant options from Cheesecake Factory to Cantina Laredo are available, and the turtle pond and dog park provide much-needed peace and relaxation for the weary shopper. Free and valet parking are both available, but it’s best to arrive early on weekends as the mall gets very busy.

Riverside Arts Market

This market is located under Fuller Warren Bridge at 715 Riverside Park Place. If you are looking for a unique, eclectic, or unusual present, Riverside may have just the gift you are looking for. Woodwork, artwork, candles, and jewelry are some of the varied items that are sold here. We love visiting the different vendors, and you are guaranteed to find something you just have to buy.

The venue is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, and there are a wide variety of food vendors to satisfy any appetite. Riverside is open every Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Avonlea Antiques & Interiors

The largest antique mall in North Florida, this vast 42,000 square foot area houses 200 of the finest dealers and designers in Florida. Almost every type of collectible, from comic books to furniture, is available somewhere in this vast space and prices are very affordable. For a one-of-a-kind gift, Avonlea is certainly the place to shop.

Food and drink for the hungry shopper are available from the Full Circle Eatery until 4 pm. Avonlea is located at 8101 Phillips Highway and is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm.

The Art Center Cooperative

For artistic gift ideas, this non-profit cooperative at 1225 Hendricks Avenue is the place to visit. The cooperative was founded in 2006 to promote local artists, and over 30 artists now display their creations here. Paintings, sculptures, photography, and functional ceramic and wood items are all available. Each piece is original and could be an excellent gift for that hard-to-please individual that you know.

After choosing your holiday gifts for family and friends, why not choose a great gift for yourself and visit us at Mazda City of Orange Park? We have a huge selection of both new and pre-owned vehicles for you to choose from, and our friendly sales consultants will get you the perfect deal you deserve.

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