YOUR Family Guide to Jacksonville, Florida! ALL of the Coolest Things to See, Do, Eat, and Drink in Florida’s Largest City!

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
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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

All Florida National Parks


STATE PARKS

Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Big Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island State Park

Amelia Island State Park

Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park

Jennings State Forest

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

All Florida State Parks

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

Museum of Southern History

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Ritz Theatre and Museum

Beaches Museum (Jacksonville Beach, FL)


HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS

John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge

Friendship Fountain

Walter Jones Historical Park

Seaton Creek Historic Preserve

Acosta Bridge

Dames Point Bridge

Jacksonville Beach City Hall (Jacksonville Beach, FL)


PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES

ALL Jacksonville City Parks

Jacksonville Parks & Playgrounds

Jacksonville Beach Community Parks

Timucuan Parks Preserve (list)

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

Kids Splash Park

Kona Skate Park

Black Rock Beach

Big Talbot Island Boneyard Beach

Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail

Castaway Island Preserve

Betz Tiger Point Preserve

Camp Milton Historic Preserve

Julington-Durbin Creek Nature Preserve

Reddie Point Preserve

Mayport Poles (Surfing)

Cradle Creek Preserve (Jacksonville Beach, FL)

Jacksonville Beach Pier (Jacksonville Beach, FL)


ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Ranch


BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS

Theodore Roosevelt Area at Timucuan Preserve

Tree Hill Nature Center

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

Jacksonville Beach, FL

Fernandina Beach, FL

Amelia Island, FL

St. Augustine, FL


PLANNING RESOURCES

DowntownJacksonville.org

JacksonvilleBeach.org

VisitFlorida.com


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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