Jacksonville, FL, is a beautiful city with a fascinating history and heritage. If you like history, you’ll enjoy the tour of remaining Civil War sites, 19th-century architectural designs, and learning more about the disastrous fire in 1901 that caused the renovation of Downtown architecture. Here are our top historical attractions in Jacksonville.
Take Your Mazda and Visit These 4 Historical Attractions Near Jacksonville, FL
Kingsley Plantation
You can take a trip to the 19th century at the Kingsley Plantation on Fort George Island, a few miles from the city. It features a grand pre-Civil War Southern mansion and a way of life that died with the Confederacy. The Kingsley Plantation consists of a kitchen house, a bar, a mansion, a barn, and the remains of 25 slave quarters. The Kingsley Plantation is Florida’s last remaining plantation house, and there are guided tours available from morning to evening.
How Often Should You Get Routine Brake Service?
Even the highest-quality brakes need to be regularly serviced. Brake failure accounts for over 300,000 road accidents per year and the lion’s share of these crashes are due to poorly maintained
brakes. So let’s take a look at how often you should visit your local Mazda dealer for brake service, plus a few significant signs that your brakes need to be inspected right away.
How Often Should You Get Routine Brake Service?
Have a Bi-Yearly Inspection
The easiest brake inspection schedule for most drivers to follow is once every six months. This frequency is recommended for most drivers and coincides nicely with the recommended schedule for a tire rotation and oil change.
Some drivers opt for a yearly brake inspection, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your brakes. A more frequent inspection will catch problems early on and prevent them from developing into something more dangerous to you and your passengers.
You’re a savvy shopper, so you’re hip to the world of thrift stores, where you can do some serious bargain hunting. If you happen to be on your way through the Jacksonville, FL area, you have a fine choice of shops that specialize in items from the local area and give back to those in need with charitable works. Everyone benefits when we keep good items in circulation, including our
planet.
5 Best Thrift Stores Worth the Bargain Hunting Drive in Jacksonville, FL
1. Hubbard House Thrift Store
Shoppers feel good about hunting secondhand items at the Hubbard House Thrift Store because the prices are nice and proceeds help support the Hubbard House shelter serving those who have experienced domestic violence. The shop offers clothing, household items, and furniture, and it has daily and weekly specials. Plus, it helps those whom it serves even more by giving shopping vouchers to its clients in need.
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5 of the Best Breakfast Places Near Jacksonville, FL
If you’re planning a road trip with your Mazda hatchback, you’ll find some of the best breakfast places on your drive through Jacksonville, FL. There are spectacular coffee shops, diners, and breakfast restaurants that offer fantastic omelets, wraps, pancakes, and other tasty options with freshly brewed coffee.
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When you need car maintenance, rely on expert maintenance services from the experts at your Mazda dealer. Factory-trained Mazda technicians use the latest technology and equipment and install only top-quality Genuine Mazda parts to keep your vehicle reliable, fuel-efficient, and safe.
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5 Incredible Sandwich Places in Jacksonville, FL
Are you craving a delicious deli sandwich, grilled wrap, or submarine for your next lunch break? When you visit the Jacksonville, FL area, you’ll find superb cafes, takeout counters, and sandwich places for breakfast, lunch, or a quick meal to go.
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A new car purchase is a big decision, and like all big financial decisions, it is important to be educated as a potential buyer. This is also the case with the new car warranty offered by a Mazda dealer. Every new Mazda comes with a manufacturer’s warranty that covers repairs in the unlikely event that your vehicle needs repairs during the first few years of ownership. Let’s take a closer look at the warranty provided by Mazda on new vehicle purchases.
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When Should You Change Your Brake Pads?
Whenever you press the brake pedal, your brake pads do the work of stopping your car by clamping onto the rotors. Each time they do so, they become a little bit more worn down and eventually need replacing. Here are six clear signs that you should visit your local Mazda dealer for new braking pads.
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The smell of fresh bread, cinnamon rolls, and fresh donuts are enough to whet anyone’s appetite. In Jacksonville, FL, we love freshly-baked goods. We’re also really pleased that our city has some of the best bakeries in the county: maybe even in the state. When you’re looking for great local baking we know just the places you can get it. These are some of our favorites, and we hope you’ll enjoy them as much as we do.
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Car accidents are, unfortunately, always a possibility when you’re driving. One minute your car is in perfect condition and the next it’s been damaged. Whether the damage is great or small, you want to have it repaired. As your Mazda dealer, we understand how much your car means to you. We want to make sure that your car undergoes a high-quality collision repair and is returned to you ASAP
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