THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Jacksonville
Things to Do in Jacksonville
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- E-Bike Toursfromper adultC$159
- Historical Toursfromper adultC$133
- Food & Drinkfromper adultC$201
- Extreme Sportsfromper adultC$126
- Fun & Gamesfromper adultC$38
- fromper adultC$50
- fromper adultC$17
- fromper adultC$57
- fromper group (up to 6)C$374
- Adventure Toursfromper group (up to 2)C$753
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What travellers are saying
- Tom K3 contributionsWe went for the evening experience. The close up view of so many big cats is awesome. Watching the feeding was fun. The staff and volunteers clearly care for the animals. It takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours to fully experience.Written February 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RhoFort Worth, TX147 contributionsTook our 90 yr old Dad to see the zoo as had not been in decades. We rented a transport chair before arrived and glad we did! The zoo is large and he would not have been able to walk it.
Loved the Tiger, giraffe, elephant exhibits! Great primate areas too!
So blessed when there for the giraffe feeding!
Reptile houses seemed to have smaller exhibit areas for snakes.
Dippin dot treat was tasty. But know do not accept cash in zoo, just cards.
We were there 2 1/2 hours but did not see all of the zoo.Written March 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Frank WilliamsNew York City, NY149 contributionsThis Museum is a must see. In Riverside area of Jacksonville, right on the St. John's River (the River flows NORTH!) . The Gardens are beautiful! The best time to view the gardens is between Mid March and December. The Cummer Oak is the Largest Live Oak you will ever see, The Garden director has done an amazing job on the gardens, including Florida Tropicals and natives. The Museum is the perfect size to see everything in a few hours. My son's love the historic posters of the South, and the Italian 1500's art. The cafe at the Museum is excellent, we always plan on Lunch there.Written February 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Meander310911285685 contributionsWhile a little hard to find, a trip to Big Talbot Island State Park's Boneyard Beach is well worth the trip. As a photographer, I really loved the photo opportunities of all the old, dead trees on the beach. It's also a great place for a casual walk and the kids can play in the water.Written March 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emily D3 contributionsBeautiful location, lovely beach, great bike trails & friendly staff. Glad I read the reviews so I came prepared with lots of bug spray, but the mosquitoes at spot #4 are pretty wicked! It’s right near the water so it’s beautiful but buggy!Written May 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- djwhitelovetotravelCedar Rapids, IA3 contributionsWe just visited and so glad we stopped.. the drive to the site was a beautiful tree lined , gravel road. It was a “normal” unpaved, well maintained road. The grounds were well organized and informative., simple , quiet, peaceful and beautiful . We learned some interesting stories when we visited inside the house, from the volunteer. As soon as we arrived the ranger gave us information and made us aware of the audio tour. . The powerful storytelling of the audio tour- easy to find and use—-scan codes in many locations - provides information about the lives of the free & enslaved people. It was very moving. We learned a lot and came away with some new Insights. It would be a well worth field trip for classrooms( I was a former teacher) and families.and it’s free!( let’s keep supporting our parks!!!)Written January 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sheronb6137 contributionsNice little enclave and section of beach. Felt like I was in the Carribean. The retail restaurant section of the beach called beaches Towne Center was very upscale, clean and had a Carribean Bahama village feel.Written October 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brenda COrmond Beach, FL32 contributionsthis is a great place to shop. You can find anything that you are looking for. I went through many of the stores and found everything that I was looking for. It is clean and neat and the restrooms were very nice.Written February 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rondah290Lynn Haven, FL163 contributionsMy sister and I were visiting Jacksonville for the weekend, the market was recommended for us to visit. It was fantastic, so many vendors and food trucks. Definitely a must visit.Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neal V9 contributionsI had some bad experiences intially which made me think unfavorably of the place but it is a good park in general.. They paved the roads which is a major plus.. Sometimes host don't clean the restroom's enough so they could improve there but part of the problem is the restoom's are too small.. It's no problem for RV's who don't need them.. they have hookups for them.. There isn't enough options in my opinion for tent camping.. They literally could make more with all the space they have.. So my favorite location isn't Hanna but I'm still giving it a 5 stars even though they could do many things to improve the place.. Location is good and bad at the same time.. They have some shaddy businesses in the area but once you are in the park it is a different world.. I never shop locally and drive a good distance to go to nicer areas to get what I need which is not the fault of the park itself but the fact the area seems to have deteriorated . The location is too close to the Navel base which and it can be noisy, expecially if you are in a tent. The check in process is simple. The trails are very nice but warning about ticks and bike riders who can be dangerious if you are on a shared trail.. Always wear long clothing and socks on those trails.. I spray euclyptus oil all over my legs to prevent ticks if trail walking.. It's within a medium walk to the beach or you can park near it.. Night time security is pretty good.. They had some bad apples in the past which they seemed to have solved with a better crew.. The beach and trails are prestine with no trash.. So I give it 5 stars even though the facility has a lot of room to improve.Written January 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Meander310911285685 contributionsAs history buffs, we found it a great place to learn about the history of plantations in the area; including both plantation owners and the slaves that worked there. It's also, a great place to spend some time just walking around the grounds.Written March 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- VanillaAceSaint Simons Island, GA912 contributionsRecently restored to its previous grandeur. Great theater to see a concert or show. All seats have great view of the stage. Parking is nearby and liquor is served in the lobby and mezzanine. VIP area also available.Written March 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville
- The top attractions to visit in Jacksonville are:
- Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
- Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
- Little Talbot Island State Park
- Big Talbot Island State Park
- The best outdoor activities in Jacksonville according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
- Big Talbot Island State Park
- The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
- Little Talbot Island State Park
- Atlantic Beach
- The most popular things to do in Jacksonville with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Breakout Games - Jacksonville
- Prototype Escape Games
- The Escape Game Jacksonville
- Escapology
- Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary