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Visit Jacksonville

Visit Jacksonville

Convention & Visitors Bureau

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About Visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a sporting mecca with enough local, regional, college and professional teams, venues and events to satisfy a diverse range of passions. With a wide variety of facilities, combined with the city’s sunny climate, unparalleled outdoor recreation and extensive entertainment amenities, Jacksonville is ready to host your athletic event.

Put us in coach! Our southern hospitality and welcoming disposition are second nature. Visit Jacksonville is your complimentary resource to support your planning needs from venue sourcing to site visit coordination to concession/incentive assistance. Whatever your needs are, let our Destination Experience team assist you in planning a smooth and successful tournament - all free of charge.

Things to do in Visit Jacksonville

Whether you’re looking to discover the undiscovered, relax under the sun, take a hike, shop till you drop, golf a perfect game, ignite romance or be inspired by a city’s cultural offerings, unique cuisine or stunning sunrises, anything is possible in Jacksonville. Immerse yourself here.

Jacksonville’s abundant waterways, parks and ecological preserves provide an unforgettable opportunity to escape the ordinary and relax in nature’s playground. Jacksonville proudly boasts the largest urban park system in the nation at more than 80,000 acres as well as 22 miles of wide, white-sandy beaches. The natural beauty is surrounded by a modern and vibrant city, the largest by landmass in the continental U.S., filled with authentic dining options, thrilling attractions, world-class museums, exciting events, and unique neighborhoods filled with Southern hospitality and Florida flare.

From our inviting beaches to the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway and the exciting St. Johns River, water defines Jacksonville. Spend some time on the beach or get active at a surfing lesson, rent kayaks and paddleboards, fish at the pier or rent a fishing charter boat at Jacksonville’s Beaches. Stay at our oceanfront properties and wake up every morning to breathtaking sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean. Less than three miles from the Beaches you’ll find the Intracoastal Waterway, 40 miles of peaceful canals and natural inlets where visitors can admire local wildlife, including dolphins, manatees and hundreds of bird species. In the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, the St. Johns River takes the spotlight. Enjoy a brunch river cruise, explore the three-mile RiverWalk and visit the Riverside Arts Market, all while enjoying breathtaking views of our unique riverfront Downtown skyline.

Thanks to our extensive park system outdoor adventure is everywhere in Jacksonville. Just minutes from Downtown Jacksonville, the city’s wild side flourishes at the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. This 46,000-acre Preserve is perfect for those seeking a nature thrill. Swim, boat, hike, fish and enjoy historical sites like Fort Caroline National Memorial, and Kingsley Plantation, Florida’s last remaining plantation-era house. Explore the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with over 3,000 rare and exotic animal and plant species. Venture to Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary and watch as staff hand-feed rescued lions, tigers and other big cats.

Jacksonville is consistently ranked as a top arts destination. We have the best Symphony in Florida, a Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), a Museum of Science and History (MOSH), The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, a Broadway Series, one of the last remaining dinner theaters in the nation, The Alhambra, and the oldest continuously operating community theater in the country, Theatre Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, one of the largest free jazz festivals in the U.S., brings an impressive lineup of performers and jazz-lovers to Downtown Jacksonville each Memorial Day weekend.

Travel details

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is was listed as one of the best airports in North America when it comes to customer service. JIA was tied for first with two other airports in the Airport Service Quality Award by the Airports Council International. JAX provides non-stop flights to more than 35 major U.S. cities and is only 15 minutes from downtown Jax. The airport offers 150 daily arrivals and departures on all major domestic air carriers and a network of regional carriers.

Located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Interstate 95, Jacksonville is easily accessible for drivers coming from any direction.

Daily railroad passenger service to and from Jacksonville is provided by Amtrak, connecting the city with all other locations in the Amtrak system.

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