An interesting history. I would love to see images of the original approaches to the Fuller Warren…read morebefore the Expressway System was built - would love to see images of all Jacksonville bridge approaches before the expressway system was built. Did the Fuller Warren end at Gilmore Street on the west side? Did the Acosta and Fuller Warren end at San Marco Avenue on the south end? Did the Main Street Bridge originally end at Kings Drive on the south side? Did the Matthews Bridge end at Chaseville Road (University Blvd) on the east side of the river? In depth imagery of the development of Jacksonville's road system from 1920 or so would be extremely interesting. Imagery of Jacksonville's development prior to 1920 would be quite interesting too. I've exhausted Pinterest......

I probably go over this bridge more than any other bridge in town. Traffic flows well over this…read morebridge unless it's a weekday during the 8am and 5pm rush hour.... if that's the case, have patience! Since they finished the renovations (and I honestly thought they never would), things are much better. I say renovations, but it's actually an entirely brand new bridge. I still remember the old Fuller Warren which was a draw bridge and I had to cross it every day going back and forth to work. it seemed like it would never fail that just before I was about to cross in the morning on the way to work, some idiot in their little sail boat would be going under making the draw bridge go up. I can't tell you how many times I was late to work because of that. LOL I always thought those people were so inconsiderate to stop all of us trying to get to work. Couldn't they have planned their little leisurely sail at a different time? LOL I digress..... Love the new bridge now that it's completely and I love what they've done with all the new ramps and flyaways (not sure if that's a real term, but it's what I call them) connecting I-10 and I-95 on the westside of the bridge. It did take forever to do it, but now that it's completely, it's great! Also, if you're new to town or just visiting, the view of downtown at night when crossing from the west is just fabulous! I still remember the first time I crossed this bridge like it was yesterday (it was in April of 1997). I was born and raised in a small town and had never seen such a sight. I drove over the bridge from the west at night and looked to my left and saw downtown all lit up.... it was breathtaking. I said to myself right then and there, "I'm moving to this city!" Two months later, I did!

If you are a fan of Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst mentions Mathews Bridge in the song "My Generation."…read moreThe exact verse goes "if only we could fly/Limp Bizcuit style/John Otto/Take 'em to the Mathews Bridge/Can you feel it?/My g-g-generation/Get up, my g-g-generation/Are you ready?" In case you are wondering who John Otto is, it is really not a hidden meaning or some historical reference, John Otto is the drummer of Limp Bizkit. Yes, Limp Bizkit is a Jacksonville, Florida and I am sure have traversed Mathews Bridge many times. Mathews Bridge spans the St. Johns River and was built back in 1953. The Bridge is named after John E. Mathews, who was a Florida state legislator and Chief Justice of the 1955 Florida Supreme Court. A cool side note, the bridge was originally silver, but in 1984 the Bridge was painted maroon to commemorate the Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League being formed in Jacksonville, Florida. This bridge offers a good view and is definitely a part of Jacksonville lore and a definitive part of its landscape.

This was my first bridge to ever cross in Jacksonville- oh so many years ago. Coming into town to…read morevisit my in-laws~ we cut through downtown and took 115 all the way. This bridge offers views of the Hart Bridge off to the south. I have been lucky enough to fly over this bridge in a helicopter! Fabulous views! Going from downtown- this bridge connects to the Arlington Expressway and eventually turns into Atlantic- 115, and parents live off Atlantic. I love traveling this bridge at night with the city lit up~ the lights of the bridges glittering against the water. Just my fav! I confess- being stuck int traffic on this bridge sucks! Now that I live here, I rarely use this bridge! Except for events- football games and concerts.

If you're traveling on Main Street (17) to get from the Northside into Oceanway (even farther into…read morethe Northaide or vice-versa, then you're going to cross over the Trout River Bridge. There's nothing fancy or extraordinary about this bridge. It's not uncommon to see people fishing around the area of the bridge. I'm not one who fishes, so I can't say for fact, but it seems like a good place to fish if that's your thing because so many people are here doing it. If you look to the west while crossing the bridge. You can see I-95. There are also houseboats docked by the bridge. Once upon a time ago, I had a friend who lived in one of them. There once was a half sunk boat here from one of our hurricanes or tropical storms that was impossible to miss. It was left that way for years and years and years. I always wondered why the city never did anything about it. Well, someone finally did something about it because the boat is now gone. I have to say that now I miss seeing that half sunk boat. I guess I got use to it without even realizing it. Make sure you do the speed limit crossing this bridge because going southbound, the speed limit drops drastically as soon as the bridge ends, and cops tend to enjoying setting up speed traps here.

This little bridge isn't anything fancy, but it gets the job done... Just about any time you cross…read morethis bridge you'll see people fishing along the railing.... I'm not sure if this is a good fishing spot or not, although the numerous people doing so leads me to believe it is.

The original four lane drawbridge that was built in 1949 is gone, replaced with this large…read morefeatureless concrete monstrosity that was completed in 2009. As part of the project to replace the bridge, US-90 aka Beach Boulevard was widened from four to six lanes and is now a very busy thoroughfare lined with condos, shopping and restaurants all the way across from the beach to the interstate. The old, four-lane drawbridge, which was actually two separate two-lane bridges, operated for 58 years and became outdated. It also created traffic backups when the drawbridge was raised. The new bridge is fixes so that traffic backup is mostly just a memory. 124 feet wide and with a vertical clearance of 65 feet, most ships should have no problem continuing on the Intracoastal to their destinations. [Review 15763 overall - 1346 in Florida - 1267 of 2021.]

Nothing special or fancy about this little bridge. It's located on Beach Boulevard and is the…read morebridge that takes you over the intercoastal waterway (the ditch). This bridge marks the point where you leave Jacksonville and enter into Jacksonville Beach or vice versa. The bridge was dedicated to and named for B.B. McCormick. Here's a link in case you're interesting in reading more about the man this bridge was named for: http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?action=read&artid=791

Great place to take pictures of the marina and the Saint Johns River. Conveniently located near the…read moreFresh Market and the Julington Creek Fish Camp. You can also ride your bike or walk because there is a separate area blocked from the road.

Fantastic place to view the Julington Creek Boat Light Parade, the first Saturday of each December!read more

Had an amazing stop at The Lone Sailor and it ended up being one of those places that just hits…read moreright from start to finish. The vibe was perfect, relaxed but still lively enough that you feel like you are somewhere special and not just grabbing a quick bite. The kind of place where you sit down thinking you will stay for a short meal and then suddenly realize you have been there way longer because everything just feels comfortable. The food came out hot, fresh, and honestly better than expected. Every bite had that "yeah I would order this again" feeling, especially because it did not feel overcomplicated, just well made and satisfying. The drinks were cold and refreshing and paired really well with the whole experience. Service was friendly and easygoing, like the staff actually wanted you to have a good time instead of just rushing you through. That makes a big difference and it showed. Overall just a great spot in Jacksonville with good energy, good food, and a place I would definitely come back to without thinking twice. Five stars. Definitely worth a visit if you are anywhere near Jacksonville and want a solid meal in a great atmosphere.

Prepare yourself for a tidal wave of awe, admiration, and outright exuberance--because when it…read morecomes to Jacksonville's Lone Sailor on the Riverwalk, subtlety is left at the dock! There, upon the sun-drenched Southbank, gazing ever-steadfast toward the sparkling St. Johns River, stands a monument not merely of bronze and granite, but of valor, legacy, and Jacksonville soul itself! This isn't just a statue. It's a seafaring epic cast in metal--an ode to every sailor who has ever felt the bittersweet tug of the horizon, to every family who's stood watching a loved one depart or return. Sculpted by the legendary Stanley Bleifeld, the Lone Sailor leans with stoic purpose on a dock post, duffle at his side, cap set precisely so, that peacoat's collar upturned in defiance of any metaphorical storm. You can practically hear the briny breeze, the whispered memories, the pride swelling in the city's chest! The statue's placement on the Riverwalk is nothing short of poetic. With the mighty St. Johns as its eternal backdrop, the Lone Sailor becomes a part of Jacksonville's lifeblood, an indelible marker of its maritime identity. It is no accident that this is one of only a select few "Lone Sailor" statues in the nation--an honor bound to Jacksonville's historic, tight-knit bond with the U.S. Navy. This city doesn't just host the Navy; it embraces it as family, and this landmark is the bronze heartbeat of that relationship. More than an artwork, the Lone Sailor is a monument to service, sacrifice, and the spirit of adventure. At sunset, as the city skyline ignites and the river glows, there's almost a cinematic grandeur to the scene--the Lone Sailor silhouetted, embodying the courage, hope, and grit that pulses through Jacksonville's veins. Local, visitor, sailor, or civilian--none can stand before this icon and remain unmoved. It is Jacksonville's reminder that, just as the river flows onward, so does the legacy of those who serve. In the grand panorama of Jacksonville's Riverwalk, the Lone Sailor towers not just as a statue, but as an exuberant celebration of heritage, a cultural touchstone, and an eternally watchful guardian on the threshold between land and sea. If ever a landmark deserved unrestrained applause, it is this--so stand, salute, and bask in the boundless spirit of The Lone Sailor!

This marker is on a vacant lot between the Duval County Courthouse and the onramp for I-95. There…read moreisn't much here and it's an up-and-coming neighborhood. The marker points out some Civil War history. It has the same text on both sides, reading "Jacksonville was an important port on the St. Johns River during the Civil War. It changed hands four times, finally ending up under Union control. In 1864, determined to prevent the city from once again falling into Confederate hands, the Union Army encircled it with temporary fortifications, called breastworks. Maps and archaeological testing showed this site was the location of Fort Hatch, which housed one of nine gun batteries built to protect the city. The chest-high fortifications contained barracks, mess halls, medical facilities, and parade grounds. Fort Hatch was named in honor of General John P. Hatch (1822-1901), who commanded various Union operations in the South. President Grover Cleveland awarded him the Medal of Honor in 1893 for his efforts during the Antietam Campaign. Notable occupants of Fort Hatch included members of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, raised in 1863 as the first northern unit of African Americans following President Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The 54th grew to over 1000 men by May 1863, but by the battle of Olustree in 1864, the unit numbered about 500. The 54th retreated with other units to Fort Hatch after Union forces were routed at Olustee." It is marker number F-971 and was erected in 2017 by the Cowford Archaeological Research Society, Jacksonville Historical Society and the Florida Department of State. There is free street parking here. [Review 495 of 2025 - 2133 in Florida - 24057 overall]

I love this area. It is in the older part of Jacksonville. A diverse group of cool people live…read morehere. The shops are wonderful and fun. There are plenty of dining options in the area too. I could spend a whole day out here or more.

My friends and I frequent Kickbacks down to Keg and Coin quite often, pre-Covid. There's a ton of…read morefood options and things to do in such a small span of space. I'll go here over the beach bars any day, main reason is because King Street is much closer. The Chinese restaurant seems nice enough to let patrons park in their lot once they are closed. The Burger King isn't so nice and I've seen cars towed many time after hours. Just a heads up once everything starts opening back up.