JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the 43rd year, neighbors in the city’s Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods are opening their doors this weekend to visitors in support of Riverside Avondale Preservation’s largest fundraiser.
The annual Spring Tour of Homes is an opportunity for people to check out the architecture and culture of one of Jacksonville’s historic districts. This year’s event features 11 homes, three commercial locations and multiple featured locations.
“We will be proudly showing off our neighborhood to locals and visitors,” Home Tour chairperson Joy Walker said. “From new to restored, from a ‘before’ house to a ‘design house,’ charming bungalows to riverfront estates, you don't want to miss this exciting weekend tour and fabulous tour sites.”
PHOTOS: 43rd annual Spring Tour of Homes
During the tour, people will experience the entire neighborhood end to end from the Riverside Arts Market to Fishweir Creek Elementary School, which is celebrating its 100th year.
“The Riverside Avondale historic district neighborhood has some of the most diverse architecture in the country, and it’s always a fantastic treat when homeowners open their homes for the weekend,” Home Tour captain Heather Benfield said.
Ticketed stops on the tour are 3900 Richmond St., 1850 Powell Place, 3110 St. Johns Ave., 2506 Post St., 2773 Oak St., 3684 Oak St., 3331 Oak St., 1610 Osceola St., 3536 Pine St., 2254 Myra St., 2301 Oak St., Garden Club of Jacksonville (1005 Riverside Ave.), Fishweir Elementary (3977 Herschel St., Saturday only) and Good Shepherd Church (1100 Stockton St.).
Featured locations (no tickets required) are the Riverside Arts Market (Saturday only), John Gorrie Dog Park, Riverside Avondale Community Garden, Native Park and Willowbranch Library.
Tickets are $25 and good for both Saturday and Sunday. Click here to purchase tickets online.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the following locations: Five Points Vintage, Sun-Ray Cinema, Design Additions, Berkshire Hathaway-Avondale, Southern Crossing, RAP Office, Philips Garden Center, Watson Realty-Avondale/Ortega, Riverside Liquors, Riverside Arts Market and Bold Bean (all three locations).
Tickets can also be purchased at any ticketed stop the weekend of the tour.