JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
QUIKLIST
Did you know the city with the largest population in the state of Florida is Jacksonville? It’s even the most largely populated city in the entire Southeastern Region! I had no idea! Wow. Jacksonville is well known for a vibrant and bustling downtown area with some great museums, as well as some gorgeous beaches! Check it out!
ATTRACTIONS
GREAT FOR KIDS!
Jacksonville “Hands On” Children’s Museum
MOSH Museum of Science & History
NATIONAL PARKS
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Kingsley Plantation at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Fort Caroline National Memorial
STATE PARKS
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Little Talbot Island State Park
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
Florida State Park Junior Ranger Program
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Shipwreck Island Water Park (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MOSH Museum of Science & History
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES
Jacksonville “Hands On” Children’s Museum
MOSH Museum of Science & History
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Beaches Museum (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS
Seaton Creek Historic Preserve
Jacksonville Beach City Hall (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES
Jacksonville Parks & Playgrounds
Jacksonville Beach Community Parks
Timucuan Parks Preserve (list)
- Alimacani Park and Boat Ramp
- Betz Tiger Point Preserve
- Big Talbot Island State Park
- Camp Milton Historic Preserve
- Castaway Island Preserve
- Cedar Point
- Cedar Point Preserve
- Dutton Island Preserves
- Fort Caroline National Memorial
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park and Ribault Club
- George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
- Huguenot Memorial Park
- Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
- Julington-Durbin Creek Nature Preserve
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
- Kingsley Plantation
- Little Talbot Island State Park
- Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
- Reddie Point Preserve
- Sal Taylor Creek Preserve
- Seaton Creek Historic Preserve
- Theodore Roosevelt Area
- Thomas Creek Preserve
Metropolitan Park
Southbank Riverwalk
Huguenot Memorial Park
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
Treaty Oak Park
Hemming Park
South Beach Park
Blue Cypress Park
Sunshine Playground
Robert F. Kenned Park
Alexandria Oaks Park
Ringhaver Park
Mandarin Park
Losco Regional Park
Ed Austin Regional Park
Lake Fretwell
Memorial Park
Adolph Wurn Park
Chuck Rogers Park
Riverside Park
Boone Park
Oceanfront Park (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES
Big Talbot Island Boneyard Beach
Julington-Durbin Creek Nature Preserve
Cradle Creek Preserve (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
Jacksonville Beach Pier (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Ranch
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS
Theodore Roosevelt Area at Timucuan Preserve
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
PERFORMING ARTS
Ritz Theatre
CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
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FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS
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AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
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SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
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INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
St. Paul’s Catholic Church (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES
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GROWN UP FUN!
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SPECIAL EVENTS!
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OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
Jaxport Cruise Terminal
Jacksonville Beaches Visitor Center
NEARBY CITES TO EXPLORE
Blount Island
PLANNING RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Read Around America: Florida Book List
SHOPPING
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DINING
LOCAL FLAVOR
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ASIAN CUISINE
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MEXICAN CUISINE
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LATIN CUISINE
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ITALIAN CUISINE
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OTHER GREAT MEAL IDEAS
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FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES
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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
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COFFEE SHOPS
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BUBBLE TEA
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SWEET TREATS
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LODGING
HOTELS / MOTELS
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CONDOS / APARTMENTS
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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS
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BED & BREAKFASTS
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RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS
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OTHER IDEAS
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