There’s so much to do and enjoy at Seven Pines, one of Jacksonville’s newest master-planned communities, that leaving the premises for other entertainment might sound like too much effort.

Not so! There’s something for everyone with these three activities you might not know exist near your new custom Florida home, and all three are family-friendly.

Check out these hidden gems near Seven Pines.

The Brumos Collection

Florida’s motorsports history is legion — land speed records were set at the turn of the 20th century on Ormond Beach sands, and NASCAR was birthed at and remains headquartered in Daytona Beach, approximately an hour south of Jacksonville.

Another motorsports legend is tucked right around the corner from Seven Pines — the Brumos Collection, an automotive racing museum less than 10 minutes and approximately 5.5 miles east of Seven Pines.

Priceless race cars are displayed without barriers in an easy-to-navigate layout. The museum highlights Jacksonville’s automative history with its throwback building design, and nods to Daytona International Speedway with an original Speedway artifact out front.

Visitors also learn the history of Jacksonville-based Brumos Racing, which fielded many winning Porsches in IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) competition.

The Brumos Collection is located at 5159 San Pablo Road South in Jacksonville.

Trek Trails at Aterro Park

Looking for a mountain biking fix? Seven Pines residents have one only 11 miles and approximately 20 minutes west of their community.

The Trek Trails at Aterro Park feature four manmade trails of varying length and difficulty: Broken Path, Flow-N-Go, Perimeter Trail and Wile-E-Coyote. You’ll find plenty of single- and multi-track options along with elevation changes, dirt surfaces and natural obstacles like trees.

Trails are open from sunrise to sunset, but note that they’re private property, not a public park, so be mindful of timing and a gate that closes each evening.

The Trails are managed by SORBA JAX — the Jacksonville chapter of the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association, which builds mountain biking trails in the metro area and is open to both donations and new members. SORBA JAX also hosts regular rides and competitive events.

The Trek Trails at Aterro Park are located at 4520 Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville.

Alhambra Theatre and Dining

Does dinner AND a show sound good? One of Jacksonville’s iconic experiences is so close to Seven Pines, you might be tempted to mountain-bike your way there.

Just kidding! You’ll want to clean up (comfortably, not stuffily) to enjoy a Broadway-caliber show and a three-course dinner prepared specifically for that show.

Alhambra Theatre and Dining has been a Jacksonville tradition since its 1967 debut, entertaining generations of Jacksonville residents and their guests. Per the theatre’s website, it’s also the United States’ oldest continuously operating dinner theater.

How’s that for awesome hidden-gem-ness? And all less than five miles and approximately 10 minutes north of your Seven Pines home.

The Alhambra Theater and Dining complex is located at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville.

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While Seven Pines residents anticipate The Village at Seven Pines — a new 175,000-square-foot retail, dining and services hub to be built right on property — the dining scene near this master-planned community also is exploding in tasty ways.

In late January, Regency Centers and Sawmill Timber LLC announced plans for the new shopping center, which will be anchored by a grocery store and located on four acres at the Seven Pines entrance. It will be the community’s primary retail outlet and construction is scheduled to begin early in 2026.

Exciting news! Seven Pines’ 1,000 acres at the southeast corner of the Butler Boulevard and the Interstate 295 interchange eventually will close out with approximately 1,600 homes, so future dining, retail and services demands will only continue to grow.

But The Village at Seven Pines isn’t the only development news. Several new restaurants are under construction or in the planning stages right around the corner.

Here’s the scoop on five yummy new dining options near Seven Pines.

Dave’s Hot Chicken — prepare your cooldown strategies now. Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment enclave on the west side of I-295 from Seven Pines.

Per the Jacksonville Times-Union, it’s the second of five franchises planned for Jacksonville, and will be located at 10261 River Marsh Drive, Suite 137. One of the California-based organization’s co-founders and its chef really is named Dave, and the menu features spicy chicken fingers with multiple sauces, sides and other goodies.

Olive Garden — this Florida-native, Italian-American chain is coming to a site only minutes from Seven Pines. This latest outpost will be located at Glen Kernan Park, just east of Seven Pines at the corner of Butler and Hodges Boulevard.

Pinstripes — we hear you, New York Yankees fans, but it’s not that. Located at 10274 Buckhead Branch Drive No. 101, in St. Johns Town Center, Pinstripes will be a two-level, multipurpose venue totaling 24,096 square feet. Illinois-based, it offers a full-service bistro with pizzas, pastas and homemade sweets, plus patio, bocce and bowling experiences, and private event space. Building permits are in the application phase, per the Times-Union.

The Block Jax — a multipurpose venue focused on family fun. Located at 7520 Quarter Mill Road, the Block Jax is just west across I-295 from Seven Pines off Gate Parkway. Under construction, it features covered and outdoor dining and entertainment spaces, live music, a playground and Kanine Social dog park. An outdoor food hall provides nourishment. Opening is targeted for later in 2025.

14 Prime — Seven Pines residents hankering for the perfect steak will have a new, nearby option. The 14 Prime steakhouse is located at 7510 Gate Parkway, also west of I-295 off Butler Boulevard. It’s the first such offering by Jacksonville-based V Pizza and sits adjacent to an existing V Pizza + Sidecar at the site. Look for classic steakhouse fare, plus a February opening.

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