Jacksonville Florida Attractions & Things To Do

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If you had to make a list of the top ten things to do in Jacksonville, Florida, you’d have a hard time deciding what to do first. In addition to the stunning natural beauty of pristine beaches and dazzling expanses of Atlantic Ocean, the Jacksonville area offers many fun, exciting, educational and interesting things to do. Experience everything from interesting cultural activities like the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History to non-stop sports action at Jacksonville Jaguars professional football games. The Springhill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Airport offers the ideal spot to see it all.

Fun Attractions Jacksonville

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of the most amazing zoo experiences anywhere in the south. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens offers the opportunity to interact with more than 1,500 animals and 1,000 plant varieties. Fun things to do at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens include the Range of the Jaguar, Savanna Blooms, the Great Apes exhibit, Stingray Bay and Giraffe Overlook. For more details on the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, visit www.jaxzoo.org.

The Florida Theatre.

The Florida Theatre hosts 200 cultural and entertainment events annually from opera, to ballet, jazz, blues, country and contemporary pop. The Florida Theatre attracts over 250,000 visitors each year. The Florida Theatre has been home to local events such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and graduations since 1927. For more information about the Florida Theatre, please visit www.floridatheatre.com.

Naval Station Mayport.

Naval Station Mayport was commissioned in December 1944. Today, Naval Station Mayport ranks as one of the United States’ largest naval fleet concentrations. Home to Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers like the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Saratoga and the USS John F. Kennedy, Naval Station Mayport is home to the Navy's reactivated 4th Fleet. For more information on the distinguished Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, visit www.nsmayport.navy.mil. [Top]

The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation.

The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation offers a luxurious and rejuvenating full-service spa experience and an array of classes. Enjoy massage, facials, aqua therapy, body treatments and wraps, plus yoga instruction and classes that focus on the mind-body connection. To learn more about relaxing things to do and spa services at the Spa at Amelia Island Plantation, visit www.spaamelia.com.

University of North Florida.

The University of North Florida enjoys a distinguished academic reputation, UNF was recently ranked among the top 5 value colleges in the United States by The Princeton Review. Established in 1969, the University of North Florida is located at the halfway point between Jacksonville Beaches and downtown Jacksonville. For more details on things to do on the campus, or to schedule a visit of the University of North Florida, visit www.unf.org. [Top]

Budweiser Brewery Tours.

Budweiser Brewery tours give you a taste of how the King of Beers is made. The Budweiser Brewery Tour takes you through the Anheuser-Busch factory, gives you samples of top Anheuser-Busch brews. Jacksonville, FL is only one of five Anheuser-Busch breweries in the United States to offer tours. To learn more about taking the Budweiser Brewery tour, visit www.budweisertours.com.

Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Jacksonville Beach is a lovely beach and resort community with dining, shopping and sightseeing. Jacksonville Beach offers the pristine beauty of Guana River State Park and PGA golf action, plus surfing, swimming, fishing and relaxing on the sandy beaches. To learn more about Jacksonville Beach, visit www.jacksonvillebeach.org. [Top]

St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States and offers incomparable historic landmarks. Lined with cobblestone streets, stroll the Colonial Spanish Quarter and check out the many interesting things to do and see, including the Castillo de San Marcos. Top attractions include Potter's Wax Museum, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and The Fountain of Youth archaeological park, which marks the 1513 landing spot of Ponce de Leon. To learn more about historic things to do in St. Augustine, Florida, visit www.staugustine.com.

Downtown Jacksonville.

Downtown Jacksonville is home to delightful shopping, dining, plus interesting and free things to do. Stop by the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History, which is located in downtown Jacksonville, FL. Just strolling around the charming downtown district and riverfront with its many charming boutiques and restaurants is one of the best free things to do in Jacksonville, Florida. For more details on fun, free things to do in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, visit www.downtownjacksonville.org.

Jacksonville Jaguars Games.

The Jacksonville Jaguars is a National Football League (NFL) franchise. In the South Division of the NFL’s American Football Conference, the Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL as one of their expansion teams in 1995 and have called the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium their home stadium since that time. For more information on the Jacksonville Jaguars schedule and team, visit www.jaguars.com. [Top]