Best Things To Do in Jacksonville, Florida

1. Kingsley Plantation

   4.6 (314 Votes)
   

   Estate, Nature

   The Kingsley Plantation is also known as Zephaniah Kingsley Plantation Home and Buildings, was named after Zephaniah Kingsley who was the owner of this estate. It is a part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Zephaniah Kingsley was an active social reformer who fought against racism, slavery, etc. The Kingsley House is the main part of this estate. It is a beautiful double storey ...Read more

2. Cummer Museum Of Art And Gardens

   4.7 (439 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Garden

   This is a public museum known especially for the fine collection of European and American paintings and of course, the holdings of the Meissen porcelain. The gardens were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2010. The museum was established in 1961 where there was the former house of Arthur and Ninah Cummer. There are 3 flower gardens here and the oldest dates back to ...Read more

3. EverBank Field

   4.5 (372 Votes)
   

   Arena, Stadium, Entertainment, Performance

   This stadium named after the Ever Bank was originally known as the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. It is the home ground of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The stadium also hosts the rival match between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. The stadium was set up in 1995 in place of the Gator Stadium and was named as the Alltel Stadium. The seating c...Read more

4. Huguenot Memorial Park

   4.6 (89 Votes)
   

   Beach, Water Body, Park, Walking Area

   It is a beach park with long stretches of sand and parts of grassy areas. It is an ideal place for walking and the highlight is of course the fact that you can drive on the beach. It is an ideal day out destination for just chilling out or walking or a family picnic. The temperature of the water is just perfect for swimming and playing here.

5. Museum Of Science And History

   4.2 (178 Votes)
   

   Science Museum, History Museum, Planetarium , Exhibition

   It is a private and non- profit organization and is also the most visited museum in the south east. It specializes in its collection depicting Science and Natural History. It features a main exhibit that changes quarterly, three floors of permanent exhibits, and the Bryan- Gooding Planetarium. The museum was established along with the Jacksonville Children’s Museum. It was initially ...Read more

6. Museum Of Contemporary Art

   4.5 (49 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum

   This is a contemporary art museum that is funded and operated as a culture resource by the North Florida University. It is one of the largest contemporary museums in the Southestern the USA. It displays works of local as well as foreign artists. The museum was the first to be approved by the National Alliance of museums and mostly focuses on the works of the permanent collection galleries and v...Read more

7. Sun-Ray Cinema

   4.8 (118 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Theatre, Cinema, Concert

   This theatre in the 5 Points district in Riverside and Avondale neighborhood is the only existing historic single screen theatre of the city. This was the 1st theatre to feature talking pictures in Florida. After restoration first in 1949 and finally in 2004, this was the venue for the Jacksonville Film Festival of 2009 and 2010. They also have an art house here where classic films, late night ...Read more

8. Mandarin Museum

   4.7 (8 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Museum, Village, River

   In the 1800’s Mandarin was a small fishing village tucked amidst the beautiful waters of the St. John’s River and the Oak and cypress trees. The English, Americans and Germans all settled here together to make the place rich in cultural diversity. This is a large museum that focuses on the various branches of Mandarin’s unique history through all its interactive events and exh...Read more

9. Dog Wood Park Of Jacksonville

   4.5 (36 Votes)
   

   Water Body, Park, Walking Area, Play

   This is a large private county club that provides dogs and dog owners the perfect destination to spend quality time together. This park provides fitness, recreation, relaxation and socializing opportunities for the cute animals and their masters. The blissful site of these animals running around freely and playing with their families is so soothing. The amenities include a dog swimming pool, jo...Read more

10. Museum Of Southern History

    4.6 (39 Votes)
    

    History Museum

    This museum funded by public donations was set up for those who want to take a look into the history of the city. The museum tries to bring out the battles and difficulties the city had to face to become what it is at present. The displays are mostly the symbols of many social evils including racism and slavery that dominated this city once upon a time.

11. Metropolitan Park

    4.5 (40 Votes)
    

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    Park, Concert, Arts And Crafts, Boating

    The Metropolitan Park is a nice local attraction as a 32 acre waterfront park and a concert avenue. A wonderful location, this park is renowned for its world-class events and festivals. Visitors will enjoy an excitement in the atmosphere here as they witness famous artists, showmen and personalities performing live at the park. The Metropolitan Park is spacious and makes up for a fun-filled wee...Read more

12. Mayport Tavern

    Bar

13. Quality Inn & Suites

    3.1 (2 Votes)

14. Hands On Children's Museum

    4 (1 Vote)
    

    Museum

    Enjoy a pleasant and fun-filled outdoor experience at the Hands On Children’s Museum with your kids. A professional museum dedicated entirely to the little ones, this local tourist attraction in Olympia is a must visit if you have children. A wonderful family experience, if you are looking to spend some nice quality time with your near ones, pay a visit to the Hands On Children’s Mu...Read more

15. Fort George Island Cultural State Park

    4 (2 Votes)
    12241 Fort George Rd E

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