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ROAD TRIPS Ormond Beach fire station and sunset views Junkie, you can personalize bath and body
Get a beachy view at a laid-back pace along near Granada Boulevard Bridge. products with customized scents. Find a gift
A1A between Flagler Beach and Fernandina Head off on SR-13 just south of for the artsy folks in your life at any of
Beach. This route runs parallel to the much Jacksonville, and leisurely make your way to St. Augustine’s numerous galleries located
busier I-95, and you get to cruise along the the small town of Spuds. This route gives in the historic district.
scenic route while stopping off as needed for you a near constant view of the St. Johns The Farmers Market, held at The Amp on
meals, souvenirs or to snap an ocean shot. River, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped Saturdays, welcomes vendors from local
Take in a country view for more than 60 back in time as you drive past older homes farms, bakers, seafood merchants and artisans.
miles along U.S.-17 between Orange Park and and trees covered with Spanish moss. Two The St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville
Crescent City. Along the way, view the pictur- highlights along the route: the homes of is the place to hit for the latest upscale
esque St. Johns River, enjoy rolling hills (hard writer Harriet Beecher Stowe and composer merchandise from shops such as Tiffany &
to come by in Florida), and stop at places like Frederick Delius. Co., Louis Vuitton, Apple and Nordstrom.
the Log Cabin Winery in Putnam County. The town center also includes bargain stores
On the Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail in the SHOPPING such as DSW Shoes.
Flagler Beach area, take the double loop St. Augustine Outlets, right off I-95, carries Minutes away from downtown, Jacksonville
along scenic roads where you’ll pass by the more than 75 brand-name retailers, offering Farmers Market is the oldest operating
Atlantic Ocean and Old Dixie Highway. Other discounts up to 65 percent. Nearby, outdoor farmers’ market in Florida. Since
highlights include driving past the winter St. Augustine Premium Outlets advertises 1939, vendors have offered fresh produce,
home of John D. Rockefeller, the historic exceptional discounts up to 65 percent at herbs and local favorites, such as Mayport
more than 85 stores, including Banana shrimp. Browse for crafts and handmade
Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, goods daily from dawn to dusk. For more
Coach, J.Crew, Nike Factory Store, Polo market exploration, check out Jaxsons Night
INTERNATIONAL Ralph Lauren and Reebok. Market, a craft market held on the third
GATEWAYS on down to the pedestrian-only St. George Thursday of each month at Hemming Park.
Ready for some unique finds? Then head
There’s also Riverside Arts Market, hailed as
Jacksonville International Airport: Street in St. Augustine’s Historic District. Florida’s largest open-air market. Held on
Find a bohemian piece of jewelry at Saturdays, find local arts and crafts, food
flyjax.com
Earthbound Trading Co. Nearby, stop by the galore, a free yoga class, children’s activi-
Jacksonville Port Authority:
th
Spice & Tea Exchange, an 18 -century-like ties and live entertainment. The view isn’t
jaxport.com/cruise
trading post with displays of teas and spices too shabby, either—it’s right beside the
that will stimulate your taste buds. At Bath St. Johns River.

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