Things to do around Jax
Sightseeing
Get up close and personal! They have daytime and nighttime tours (you get to watch them being fed at night).
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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
1860 Starratt RdGet up close and personal! They have daytime and nighttime tours (you get to watch them being fed at night).
This is what I would call downtown St Augustine. It's about 45mins from Jax, and has plenty to do: shops, food, go to the fort, watch a reenactment, admire the history. You'll never run out of things to do.
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Saint George Street
Saint George StreetThis is what I would call downtown St Augustine. It's about 45mins from Jax, and has plenty to do: shops, food, go to the fort, watch a reenactment, admire the history. You'll never run out of things to do.
Adventure Landing has: a water park, mini golf, an arcade, gator feeding, laser tag, and go karts. You can't get bored here
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Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdAdventure Landing has: a water park, mini golf, an arcade, gator feeding, laser tag, and go karts. You can't get bored here
This is a pay to enter beach ($3/car), so there are usually less people out. If you want to enjoy the sun and the sand in solitude, this is the place to go.
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Big Talbot Island State Park
This is a pay to enter beach ($3/car), so there are usually less people out. If you want to enjoy the sun and the sand in solitude, this is the place to go.
This one is a little farther out, about an hour and a half away, but it is so worth it. This is one of Florida's natural springs. You can rent an inner tube and float down this river!
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Ichetucknee River
This one is a little farther out, about an hour and a half away, but it is so worth it. This is one of Florida's natural springs. You can rent an inner tube and float down this river!
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdI HIGHLY recommend going early in the day to see the tiger feeding!
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Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyI HIGHLY recommend going early in the day to see the tiger feeding!
Located on the Fort George Island marsh side, Kingsley Plantation plays a large role in Florida’s complicated history. The 1814 plantation house and its surrounding structures, all preserved by the National Park Service, shed light on a different era in the South. Make time to explore the unique tabby houses, built and inhabited by the Plantation’s slaves. You can take a self-guided audio tour or book a tour with a park ranger.
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Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveLocated on the Fort George Island marsh side, Kingsley Plantation plays a large role in Florida’s complicated history. The 1814 plantation house and its surrounding structures, all preserved by the National Park Service, shed light on a different era in the South. Make time to explore the unique tabby houses, built and inhabited by the Plantation’s slaves. You can take a self-guided audio tour or book a tour with a park ranger.
Located where Atlantic and Neptune Beach meet, this quaint and relaxing shopping and dining hub offers some of the best shopping and dining in Jacksonville. Stroll through one-of-a-kind shops, beachy stores, art galleries and delicious dining options just feet from the ocean!
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Beaches Town Center
0 Atlantic BlvdLocated where Atlantic and Neptune Beach meet, this quaint and relaxing shopping and dining hub offers some of the best shopping and dining in Jacksonville. Stroll through one-of-a-kind shops, beachy stores, art galleries and delicious dining options just feet from the ocean!
Located on 42 acres, this fenced-in, off-leashed dog park has a lake for swimming, trails for big and small dogs, a dog washing station, fun obstacles for play, and even an agility course.
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Dog Wood Park
7407 Salisbury RdLocated on 42 acres, this fenced-in, off-leashed dog park has a lake for swimming, trails for big and small dogs, a dog washing station, fun obstacles for play, and even an agility course.
Amelia Island
Tree Hill Nature Center
7152 Lone Star RdCongaree and Penn
11830 Old Kings RdDiamond D Ranch Inc
5903-1 Solomon RdSt. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdWorld Skydiving Center
9300 Normandy BlvdCastillo de San Marcos
11 S Castillo DrGinnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadThis is about 2 hours from Jacksonville, but I'm almost sure you've heard of this place before. A super cool way to explore Florida's natural springs. There's also a nearby gardens to check out.
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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveThis is about 2 hours from Jacksonville, but I'm almost sure you've heard of this place before. A super cool way to explore Florida's natural springs. There's also a nearby gardens to check out.
They have a free newbie/sampler class every Friday at 7pm! You do not need prior dance experience. All ages are welcome, and it is a very laid back atmosphere.
The Dance Shack
3837 Southside BlvdThey have a free newbie/sampler class every Friday at 7pm! You do not need prior dance experience. All ages are welcome, and it is a very laid back atmosphere.
Food scene
Maple Street Biscuit Company- San Marco
2004 San Marco BlvdSafe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StMambos Cuban Café
13770 Beach BlvdTaverna
1986 San Marco BlvdMetro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveHawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StLe Petit Paris Cafe
9965 San Jose Blvd
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveBars
Craft beer, mead, ciders, DELICIOUS FOOD. They have it all.
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Wicked Barley Brewing Company
4100 Baymeadows RdCraft beer, mead, ciders, DELICIOUS FOOD. They have it all.
Dos Gatos
123 E Forsyth StGrape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdAardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveLynch's Irish Pub
514 1st St NFlask and Cannon
528 1st St NProhibition Kitchen
119 St George StIce Plant Bar
110 Riberia StSarbez!
115 Anastasia Blvd