Attractions in Jacksonville, Florida

Amusements

Adventure Landing 904-771-2803
4825 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Enjoy a full day of fun at this amusement center that features two challenging 18 hole miniature golf courses, a two story "Pirates Quest" laser tag arena, a heart... more info map
Autobahn Indoor Speedway 904-425-5005
6601 Executive Park Court North, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Experience a thrill like no other. Speed-lovers, be prepared for the newest attraction taking over the Jacksonville, FL area; European-style indoor go-karting. Their... more info
Ollie Koala's BackYard 904-288-7230
11700 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Family entertainment center catering to families with children ages 2-12 with games, rides, food, and birthday parties. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Kingsley Plantation 904-251-3537
13165 Mount Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Visit Florida's oldest standing plantation where Kingsley's slaves produced sugarcane and Sea Island cotton during the early 1800s. Kingsley conducted many agricultural... more info map
Mayport Lighthouse 904-247-8688
Located at the Mayport Naval Air Station
This historic lighthouse saw enemy action during the Civil War, but remained on duty, while Union gunboats used the beacon light as a navigational aid as they attempted... more info

Historic Sites & Monuments

Fort Caroline National Memorial 904-641-7155
12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Located in the Timucuan Preserve
French Huguenots landed at this site in 1564 and established the first Protestant colony in North America. Today, the park encompasses 680 acres and includes a replica... more info map
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park 904-251-2320
12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Located in North Jacksonville on New Berlin Road
Located near the mouth of the St. Johns River on the north side, allowing access to the inland areas of Florida's east coast, this site was an important military... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery 904-745-7371
800 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211
This fine arts museum specializes in unique decorative arts in ceramics, porcelains, paintings, prints, and sculptures plus features permanent collections including an... more info map
American Lighthouse and Maritime Museum 904-241-8845
1011 North Third Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207
An intimate museum that depicts the history of lighthouses and includes paintings, authentic scale models of lighthouses, rare photos, architectural drawing, lighthouse... more info map
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 904-356-6857
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Situated on the north bank of the St. Johns River, this museum is renowned for its permanent collection of more than 5,500 works of art, including the Eugène Louis... more info map
Jacksonville Historical Center 904-396-6307
100B Wharfside Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Located on the Southbank Riverwalk
Trace Jacksonville's history from its days as home of the Timucuan Indians to its growth as a major port city on the United States Eastern Seaboard while at this... more info map
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 904-356-2992
101 West First Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207
This museum houses one of the largest private holdings of historical documents and manuscripts in the world with the archives containing materials in literature, art,... more info map
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville 904-366-6911
333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
The largest modern & contemporary art museum in the Southeast. The permanent collection consists of works in a wide range of media, representing prominent national and... more info map
Museum of Southern History 904-388-3574
4303 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210
A locally operated, informative museum that is dedicated to preserving the lifestyle and culture of the Antebellum South through a variety of displays and artifacts such... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary 904-757-3603
1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary's mission is "to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the... more info
Huguenot Memorial Park 904-251-3335
10980 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Enjoy this oceanfront city park that is the only park in Duval County that allows beach access by vehicle and provides facilities for fishing, swimming, and experiencing... more info map
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens 904-757-4463
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Featuring the only walking safari in Northeast Florida, this large zoo also features the largest thatched roof building in North America. You'll see over 1,000 rare and... more info map
Theodore Roosevelt Area 904-641-7155
13165 Mt. Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Visit this 600 acre wilderness preserve along the St. Johns River and discover a natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. Miles of thickly... more info map
Tree Hill Nature Center 904-724-4646
7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211
A 50 acre urban wilderness area that contains a hardwood forest, four nature trails, a natural history museum, a beautiful garden, a live animal exhibit, science... more info map
University of North Florida Nature Preserve 904-646-2998
4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207
This 1,000 acre nature preserve features twelve miles of nature trails winding through typical northeast Florida terrain which include a 21 station exercise course and a... more info map

Science & Technology

Jacksonville Museum of Science and History 904-396-MOSH
1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
The galleries at this unique museum contain a variety of exciting and educational exhibits in topics such as physical science, history, astronomy, and natural science. ... more info map
Marine Science Education Center 904-247-5973
1347 Palmer Street, Jacksonville, FL 32227
Located in Mayport
Located in a historic circa 1927 schoolhouse, this educational center features a 14 tank wet lab and a small museum that details local marine life and fishing interests. more info map

Tours & Cruises

Budweiser Brewery Tour 904-751-8116
111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Now is the time to experience how fresh beer is brewed. A complimentary tour of our Jacksonville brewery provides you with the opportunity to view the all-natural... more info map
Destination Unlimited Tours 904-722-8100
9951 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32225
In addition to tours and travel, we handle a variety of other tasks such as convention services, step-on guides, airport shuttles and many others. Please visit our... more info map
Ladybug Tours 904-813-1229
3323 Donzi Way West, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Custom sightseeing of historic Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Fernandina Beach for up to 14 people. more info map
River Cruises 904-396-2333
200 Wharside Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Downtown Jacksonville
This company offers public and private charters, sightseeing cruises, catered meals, and dinner and dancing cruises on two boats that cruise the north flow of the St.... more info map
TourTime 904-282-8500
3860 Magnolia Street, Jacksonville, FL 32068
Located in Middleburg
Offers tours of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Amelia Island. For groups or individuals, they also offer a variety of one day trips. more info map

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