Jacksonville Florida’s Area Attractions
The fun never stops in Jacksonville, Florida, the largest city in the state.
Home to dozens of events, fairs, and festivals, there’s something for everyone in this seaside resort. Families with young children can enjoy Shipwreck Island waterpark, Adventure Landing amusement park, the Jacksonville Zoo, and kid-friendly watersports on the St. John’s River or Atlantic shore. College students and singles flock to the many annual music and film festivals, enjoy dining and shopping along Jacksonville Landing and the riverwalk, and cheer on their favorite sports teams. Cultured sophisticates can frequent the city’s historic theatres, symphony concerts, and myriad of museums.
We look forward to meeting you in Jacksonville – “Where Florida Begins!”
Outdoor Attractions
- Largest urban park system in the U.S. with more than 80,000 pristine acres
- St. John’s River and Atlantic seaboard (boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, surfing, jet skiing, water skiing, and miles of sandy beaches)
- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens (opening late 2008)
- The Veterans Memorial Wall
- The Treaty Oak
- Jacksonville Landing and the Jacksonville Riverwalks with dining and shopping
- Friendship Fountain, the World’s Tallest and Largest Fountain
- Shipwreck Island waterpark
- Adventure Landing and Jacksonville Beach amusement parks
Seasonal Attractions
- March – The Gate River Run, the annual US National Championship 15K, the Blessing of the Fleet, Great Atlantic Seafood and Music Festival
- April – Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Springing the Blues
- May – The Jacksonville Film Festival, The World of Nations Celebration, Spring Music Fest, Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
- July – Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks celebration, AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
- November – Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair and Carnival, Planetfest music festival
- December – Jacksonville Light Parade