Activities
Jacksonville combines urban excitement with natural beauty, making it a destination that has something for everyone. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors, enjoying cultural attractions, or indulging in delicious food, Jacksonville offers countless ways to make lasting memories.
Entertainment
128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information, go to: Florida Theatre
A multi-purpose arena for concerts, sports events, and large-scale performances.
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information, go to: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
An outdoor venue adjacent to EverBank Stadium, featuring concerts and events.
1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information visit Daily’s Place Amphitheater
A premier riverfront facility with multiple venues for theater, ballet, and symphony performances.
300 W Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information, visit Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
A vibrant spot in downtown offering live music and a lively atmosphere.
113 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information, visit Underbelly.
A historic, non-profit venue featuring live music with a focus on positive and uplifting performances.
932 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205
For more information, visit Murray Hill Theatre.
FESTIVALS
One of the largest free jazz festivals in the U.S., featuring renowned artists and local talent.
Location: Downtown Jacksonville
Time: Typically held over Memorial Day weekend
For more information, visit Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
A premier blues music festival showcasing national and regional artists.
Location: Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach
Time: First weekend of April
For more information, visit Springing the Blues Festival.
An international festival celebrating diverse cultures with food, music, and art.
Location: Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Time: Annually in February
A traditional fair featuring rides, games, livestock exhibitions, and live entertainment.
Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairground Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Time: Annually in November
For more information, visit Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair.
A festive parade of boats adorned with holiday lights along the St. Johns River.
Location: Downtown Riverfront
Time: Saturday after Thanksgiving
The largest 15K race in the U.S., attracting runners nationwide.
Location: Starts and ends in Downtown Jacksonville
Time: Annually in March
For more information, visit Gate River Run.
A celebration of shrimping history with a parade, arts and crafts, and seafood.
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL (approximately 35 miles north of Jacksonville)
Time: First weekend of May
For more information, visit Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.
LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS
A family-friendly campground featuring a 17-acre spring-fed lake suitable for swimming and fishing. Amenities include RV sites, cabins, a swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant.
3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
For more information, visit Flamingo Lake RV Resort.
This 447-acre park offers a 60-acre freshwater lake for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating. The campground provides tent and RV sites, as well as cabins, with access to hiking and biking trails, a splash park, and beach access.
500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233
A quiet campground featuring a 3.5-acre catch-and-release fishing lake. The park offers full hookup RV sites, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a lending library.
614 Pecan Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
For more information, visit CrossLake RV Park.
Located on a peninsula, this park offers waterfront camping with access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Johns River. Activities include fishing, bird watching, and beachcombing.
10980 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
This undeveloped barrier island offers a campground with access to both the ocean and a tidal salt marsh. Activities include fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Family Fun
Home to over 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species, featuring exhibits like the African Forest and Land of the Tiger.
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
For more information, visit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Offers art collections and historic gardens, with interactive exhibits for children.
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
For more information, visit Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Features interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and educational programs for all ages.
1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
For more information, visit MOSH.
An amusement park offering mini-golf, go-karts, laser tag, and a water park.
1944 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
For more information, visit Adventure Landing.
Offers nature trails, a butterfly house, and animal exhibits, focusing on environmental education.
7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211
For more information, visit Tree Hill Nature Center.
GOLF & TENNIS
Offers 10 lighted tennis courts, a pool, golf course, and dining facilities.
3985 Hunt Club Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
For more information, visit Jacksonville Golf & Country Club.
Offers professional tennis lessons and a vibrant tennis program.
10239 Golf Club Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256
For more information, visit Deerwood Country Club.
Boasts 10 lighted Har-Tru courts and a fully stocked Tennis Pro Shop.
5210 Yacht Club Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
For more information, visit Florida Yacht Club.
A public facility with multiple courts and programs.
1539 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
For more information, visit Southside Tennis Complex.
Features 8 lighted tennis courts and various amenities.
350 Plantation Club Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL 32259
Designed by Donald Ross in 1925, it’s the oldest public course in Jacksonville.
6439 Hyde Grove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32210
For more information, visit Hyde Park Golf Club.
A public course crafted by architect Bobby Weed, offering memberships and specials.
10440 Tournament Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32222
For more information, visit Bent Creek Golf Course.
An Arnold Palmer Signature Design course, renovated in 2014.
1700 Monument Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
For more information, visit Blue Sky Golf Club.
An Arnold Palmer signature design with rolling hills and a unique layout.
3901 Monument Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
For more information, visit Hidden Hills Golf Club.
A 9-hole course with a driving range and Pro Shop.
4012 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32277
For more information, visit Blue Cypress Golf Course.
FARMERS MARKET
Operating since 1938, it’s Florida’s oldest continuously open farmers market, featuring a wide array of fresh produce, ethnic specialties, and unique items.
1810 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209
For more information, visit Jacksonville Farmers Market.
A weekly community market under the Fuller Warren Bridge, offering local produce, handmade arts and crafts, live music, and food vendors.
715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
For more information, visit Riverside Arts Market.
A market focusing on organic and sustainably produced goods, including local produce, dairy, meats, and baked items.
Jarboe Park, 321 Penman Road South, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
A monthly market featuring over 70 vendors offering local produce, crafts, and food, along with live music and family-friendly activities.
Nocatee Station Field, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
A Wednesday evening market offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts, located at Fishweir Brewing Company.
1183 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL 32205
For more information, visit Murray Hill Farmers Market.
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