BEST APARTMENTS IN JACKSONVILLE FL
The Uptown at St. Johns is located near the finest dining, shopping, and entertainment venues in the city. Here are a few places to checkout when you live at the best apartments in Jacksonville, FL - The Uptown at St. Johns.
Entertainment
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is one of the premier museums in the Southeast with more than 5,000 objects in its permanent collection, spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. This museum’s 2.5 acres of historic gardens has a Cummer Oak canopy of more than 150 feet and has one of the oldest trees in Jacksonville. The museum also offers educational programs and interactive opportunities to the community, so when you visit you can learn all about the art you are viewing!
TIAA Bank Field is the home station of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. This outdoor football arena is high-tech, making it a superior sporting event center. You can attend a football game or schedule a behind-the-scenes, fully-guided tour of the downtown sports and entertainment complex. Learn its history and explore areas that are normally off-limits to the public!
The Jacksonville Museum of Science and History (MOSH) displays exhibits about science, history, and nature. Visit MOSH’s Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, see local artwork, and enjoy the many events that this museum hosts.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is fun for the whole family. With several different animal exhibits to explore, you can visit the animals of the Range of the Jaguar, Plains of East Africa, and the Giraffe overlook to view a nice variety of species.
Shopping
St. Johns Town Center is an outdoor mall that includes 150 popular stores like Dillard’s, Apple, and Ann Taylor, as well as luxury retailers like Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. There’s also a selection of eateries, including California Pizza Kitchen, Cantina Laredo, and The Capital Grille. The shopping center is less than a mile from our community, so residents can easily walk there to shop on a nice day!
Regency Square Mall is anchored by department stores like Dillard’s Clearance, Sears, and JCPenney. Grab a quick bite to eat at the food court or catch the latest film at the mall’s AMC Theater.
The Avenues indoor mall includes 150 different stores to browse through. The mall’s 1.1 million square-feet of shopping includes stores like Aldo, Banana Republic, and LOFT. This mall is a little bit of a drive from Uptown at St. Johns, but luckily, we are located near several highway junctions to make the trip easier.
Dining
Black Sheep Restaurant serves Southern style food with a twist. Ingredients like meats and dairy come from local purveyors. Enjoy dishes like wild Georgia shrimp and grits, Korean beef short ribs, and red miso glazed eggplant.
Restaurant Orsay features French fare, fine wine, and creative cocktails. Steak tartare, roasted veal sweetbreads, and bouillabaisse are just a few of the many amazing dishes Orsay serves. There are even gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Taverna focuses on dishes that are inspired by simple and warm Italian dishes, including pastas, pizzas, and Sicilian seafood stew. Ingredients are in season and locally sourced, ensuring that the meals are fresh.
The Uptown at St. Johns has access to everything residents need and more. Check out some of these places when you live with us! Contact us below for more information about why you should come home to the best apartments in Jacksonville, FL.