Jacksonville Things to Do

One of the world's tallest fountains, this spectacular piece of architecture is an impressive 200 feet in diameter and shoots water more than 120 feet into the air. At night, the colorful lighting turns the splashing waters int... more

Fun local events like the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair and big concerts like the Vans Warped Tour, cannot find a better place than the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Located close from the river, you can check out the vari... more

The Grotto recently hosted its grand re-opening, transforming itself from a coffee bar to a wine bar. It is now a great place to sample your favorite wines, cheeses, and light snacks. Choose from wines by the bottle or by the g... more

Wildlife surrounds more than four miles of these scenic hiking trails, including rare birds, raccoons, foxes and turtles. Guided tours take place each Saturday afternoon to help visitors learn more about the ecological zones in... more

Cruise along the St. Johns River in mega-yacht style on The Jacksonville Princess, a luxury charter cruise yacht that can accommodate up to 150. It departs from the Hilton Pavilion on the south bank of the river in downtown Jac... more

Jacksonville Jade, the area's newest premier-level women's soccer team competes in the W1-League, with teams playing in about 22 states throughout the country. Most of Jade's home games are played at Mandarin High School, locat... more

St Johns County is fast becoming one of the premiere golf destinations in the nation, and this course is part of that action. Just 10 miles north of World Golf Village in St Augustine, Cimarrone ("the wild one" in Seminole), ha... more

Mandarin Park has acres of space and plenty of activities for the whole family. There are tennis courts, nature and bike trails, picnic shelters, three playgrounds and open spots to throw down a blanket and soak up some rays. T... more

The Jim & Jan Moran Theater welcomes a host of music and theater artists every month. Past productions include classics such as The Phantom and Miss Saigon, and the bar is constantly being raised with every new play. Watch out... more

Florida's First Coast is renowned for its "dead solid" perfect golf courses. In fact, the region has become a hub for golfers. At The Champions Club at Julington Creek, located just five miles south of I-295 in St. Johns County... more