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Amusements

• Adventure Landing
  4825 Blanding Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL 32210
  904-771-2803
  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 pounding quarter mile go-kart track, a full service restaurant, and a video game room with over 60 video and prize games. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Kingsley Plantation
  13165 Mount Pleasant Road • Jacksonville, FL 32225
  904-251-3537
  Visit Florida's oldest standing plantation where Kingsley's slaves produced sugarcane and Sea Island cotton during the early 1800s. Kingsley conducted many agricultural experiments and did much to further the cultivation of citrus fruits in Florida.  map

• Mayport Lighthouse (circa 1859)
  Located at the Mayport Naval Air Station
  904-247-8688
  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 to lay siege upon Jacksonville. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Fort Caroline National Memorial
  12713 Fort Caroline Road • Jacksonville, FL 32225
  Located in the Timucuan Preserve
  904-641-7155
  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 of the original fort, as well as a visitor center and a nature trail. more...  map

• Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
  12157 Heckscher Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32226
  Located in North Jacksonville on New Berlin Road
  904-251-2320
  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 position during the Civil War. Constructed in 1862, the site was occupied by both Confederate and Union troops during the Civil War. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery
  800 University Boulevard North • Jacksonville, FL 32211
  904-745-7371
  This fine arts museum specializes in unique decorative arts in ceramics, porcelains, paintings, prints, and sculptures plus features permanent collections including an ivory collection, a pre-Columbian collection, the Steuben collection, and a collection of 18th through 20th century cloisonne and fine porcelain.   map

• American Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
  1011 North Third Street • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-241-8845
  An intimate museum that depicts the history of lighthouses and includes paintings, authentic scale models of lighthouses, rare photos, architectural drawing, lighthouse artifacts, and navigational aids.   map

• Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  829 Riverside Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32204
  904-356-6857
  The largest fine art museum in Northeast Florida, this museum is renowned for its collection of Old Master and American paintings, as well as a collection of Meissen porcelain. Beautiful formal gardens surround the museum and a national award-winning education center is also on site. more...  map

• Jacksonville Historical Center
  100B Wharfside Way • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  Located on the Southbank Riverwalk
  904-396-6307
  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 historical center.  map

• Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
  101 West First Street • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-356-2992
  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, history, science, and religion. more...  map

• Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
  4160 Boulevard Center Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-398-8336
  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 international artists of the 20th and 21st century. The ArtExplorium Loft family learning center and adjoining classrooms offer exciting educational programming for a wide audience. JMOMA's film series and lectures are offered in the 125-seat theater. Café Nola is open for lunch daily during the week (M-F) and the Museum Shop carries jewelry, pottery, glass and much more from local, national and international artists. more...  map

• Museum of Southern History
  4303 Herschel Street • Jacksonville, FL 32210
  904-388-3574
  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 as memorabilia from the Civil War, as well as from everyday Southern life, politics, and fashion.   map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Huguenot Memorial Park
  10980 Heckscher Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32226
  904-251-3335
  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 nature on the shores of Fort George Inlet, the Atlantic Ocean, and the St. Johns River. Surfing, boardsailing, and birdwatching opportunities are also available and a picnic shelter, waterfront campsites, and a boat launch area are also on site.  map

• Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
  8605 Zoo Parkway • Jacksonville, FL 32218
  904-757-4463
  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 exotic creatures while at this zoo.  more...  map

• Theodore Roosevelt Area
  13165 Mt. Pleasant Road • Jacksonville, FL 32226
  904-641-7155
  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 wooded, peaceful nature trails hiking trails are on site that offer views of distinct ecological communities with various flora and fauna present.  map

• Tree Hill Nature Center
  7152 Lone Star Road • Jacksonville, FL 32211
  904-724-4646
  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 laboratory, guided tours, and gift shop. Educational programs and workshops are also available and special events are held here throughout the year. more...  map

• University of North Florida Nature Preserve
  4567 St. Johns Bluff Road • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-646-2998
  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 jogging path.  map

Science & Technology

• Jacksonville Museum of Science and History
  1025 Museum Circle • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  904-396-MOSH
  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. Special events and educational programs are also featured here. more...  map

• Marine Science Education Center
  1347 Palmer Street • Jacksonville, FL 32227
  Located in Mayport
  904-247-5973
  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...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Budweiser Brewery Tour
  111 Busch Drive • Jacksonville, FL 32218
  904-751-8116
  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 brewing process and visit the lager cellars and packaging plant. Those over 21 are invited to a complimentary tasting of our finest beers. Visit the Anheuser-Busch Gift Shop for a wide selection of merchandise. Tours available Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gift Shop closes 30 minutes after last tour. more...  map

• Destination Unlimited Tours
  9951 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 300 • Jacksonville, FL 32225
  904-722-8100
  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 Services page to find out more about all the ways we can help you. more...  map

• Ladybug Tours
  3323 Donzi Way West • Jacksonville, FL 32223
  904-813-1229
  Custom sightseeing of historic Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Fernandina Beach for up to 14 people.  map

• River Cruises
  200 Wharside Way • Jacksonville, FL 32207
  Downtown Jacksonville
  904-396-2333
  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. Johns River. The Annabelle Lee Paddleboat is an authentic, beautifully decorated sternwheeler with two decks and it holds up to 150 people, while the magnificent Lady St. Johns boat holds up to 300 people. Both of the boats have climate controlled salons, full bars, dance floors, and spacious outside areas. more...  map

• TourTime
  3860 Magnolia Street • Jacksonville, FL 32068
  Located in Middleburg
  904-282-8500
  Offers tours of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Amelia Island. For groups or individuals, they also offer a variety of one day trips.  more...  map