Jacksonville, FL is known for its amazing weather and beautiful beaches. Some folks don’t know it, but we have a huge range of shopping options available for every occasion and budget. Whether you’re looking for a gift or want to buy something for your home, you’ll find something here in our city. These are a few of our favorite places to shop.
3 Favorite Holiday Shopping Spots in Driving Distance of Jacksonville, FL
Sugar Bear Antique Mall
Sugar Bear is located at 3047 Julington Creek Road, Jacksonville, and hosts a large variety of different stalls. Their 10,500 square feet of space include antiques, vintage, decorative, and even zany gift ideas. Each stall sets its prices, but the owners are friendly and happy to help you find that special item.
There’s a large parking lot with safe parking in front of the mall, which is great as you’re guaranteed to spend at least an hour or two looking through their merchandise. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for in a gift, Sugar Bear will give you plenty of ideas.
Sweet Pete’s Candy
Sweet Pete’s is the brainchild of master candy maker Peter Behringer. It’s been featured on CNBC’s “The Profit” and when you visit you’ll understand why. The building is a lovingly restored 23,000 square feet Victorian mansion, now repurposed as the ultimate candy store. It’s set over three floors and contains a massive amount of candy and chocolate.
The first floor has a soda shoppe and numerous types of boxed candy. The second floor contains one of the best ice cream parlors in town and bulk candy. Finally, the third floor is a party venue perfect for hosting children’s birthday parties. Every guest gets a sample bag of their signature sea salt caramels. We highly recommend their chocolate-covered bacon! Be sure to pick some up when you visit. Sweet Petes is located at 400 N Hogan Street, Jacksonville.
Chamblin Bookmine
Chamblin is a massive bookstore. It’s old, rambling, and filled floor to ceiling with books. The store is so large that they give you a map when you enter to find the book sections you want. If you’re looking for a book, you’re almost guaranteed to find it here. There are books on every subject, and the friendly staff will help you find the book you want.
Chamblin’s is located at 4551 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, and is open from 10 am Monday to Sunday.
These are just a small selection of our available shops. Take a drive in your 2023 MINI Cooper S Countryman and check them out. With its ultra-economical 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas engine and 24 MPG in the city, driving has never been cheaper. Call us today at Tom Bush MINI to book your scheduled service.
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