Jacksonville, FL Hotel Attractions

Downtown Jacksonville Beach.

First settled by the French in 1562, the Jacksonville Beach area enjoys a long and storied history. Today, downtown Jacksonville Beach is great place for shopping, walks on the beach and water activities. For more information about free things to do and see in Jacksonville, Florida, visit www.experiencejax.com.  You can also rent a number of items for the beach such as bikes, boogie boards, chairs and umbrellas. Visit www.rentbeachstuff.com for more information.

Fishing Pier.

Jacksonville is famed for fishing and the Fishing Pier is one of the city’s most famous sites. Grab a pole and hit the 1,300-foot long pier. The Jacksonville Fishing Pier features a bait shop, concession area, multiple fish cleaning stations and public restrooms. Fishermen are limited to three rods per person.  [Top]

Beaches Area Historical Museum.

The Beaches Area Historical Museum documents Jacksonville’s rich history, which dates back to the mid-16th century and can be traced through French and Spanish colonists. The Beaches Area Historical Museum is run by the Beaches Area Historical Society of Pablo Historical Park, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. For more details about visiting the museum, go to www.beachesareahistoricalsociety.com.

Adventure Landing.

Adventure Landing is a top Jacksonville attraction that offers year-round family fun and excitement with miniature golf, laser tag, arcade action, go-kart speedway for racing action, as well as a formidable water park featuring the newest slide called “The Undertow”. Adventure Landing offers several locations around the United States and is open seven days a week. To learn more about Jacksonville, Florida’s Adventure Landing, visit www.adventurelanding.com.  [Top]

Hanna Park.

Hanna Park is found along the Timucuan Trail and draws many kinds of water sports enthusiasts from kayakers to swimmers. Hannah Park is widely known for spectacular ocean views and top surfing, plus offers beautiful forest and hiking trails. For more details about one of Jacksonville’s top attractions, visit www.floridaparks.com/floridacampgrounds/kathyrnabbeyhannapark.htm.

Mayo Clinic and Hospital.

The Mayo Clinic and Hospital has long been regarded as one of the world’s top medical facilities. The newly built Jacksonville, Florida Mayo Clinic and Hospital staffs more than 300 doctors and provides state-of-the-art care and treatment. To learn more about Jacksonville’s Mayo Clinic and Hospital, visit www.mayoclinic.org/jacksonville.  [Top]

Downtown Jacksonville.

Downtown Jacksonville is the cultural hub for local history and arts. In addition to the City Center, which is home to the mayor and government, you’ll find many museums and sites. The 60,000-square-foot Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the downtown area next to the Main Library. For additional info on Downtown Jacksonville and more things to do, visit www.downtownjacksonville.org.

Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium offers one of the world’s top football venues and is one of the most exciting attractions in Jacksonville. Home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium has previously played host to the NFL Super Bowl. For more info on this top Jacksonville attraction, visit www.jaguars.com/stadium.  [Top]

Prime Osborn Convention Center.

The Prime Osborn Convention Center was originally built as a train station, but has not been used by a railroad since 1974. Today, this monumental and beautiful historical building is a spectacular convention center. For more details about visiting the Prime Osborn Convention Center, go to http://www.jaxevents.com/primeosborn.php.

Budweiser Brewery.

The Budweiser Brewery ranks as one of the best things to do in Jacksonville, Florida. See the Beechwood Aging Cellars and experience the rich history of brewing and taste test beers at the facility. For daily tour schedules and events, visit www.budweisertours.com/docs/florida.htm.  [Top]

Jacksonville Events

Pro Mma Cage Fighting University of North Florida Arena 5/15/2010 DANCIN IN THE STREET Town Center in Atlantic Beach 5/15/2010 Country Throwdown Tour - Montgomery Gentry, Eric Church + Many More Jacksonville Metro Park 5/16/2010 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Times Union Performing Arts Center 5/18/2010 Jeff Dunham: Identity Crisis Tour Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 5/20/2010 Moonlight Movies - E.T. Sea Walk Pavilion 5/21/2010 The 2nd Annual Craft and Import Beer Festival Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 5/21/2010 Chicago (the musical) Times Union Performing Arts Center 5/21/2010 - 5/23/2010 LIFE ROLLS ON: THEY WILL SURF AGAIN SURF CLINIC Jacksonville Beach Life Guard Station 5/22/2010 BEACH HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT Beach- In front of Sea Walk Pavilion 5/22/2010 - 5/23/2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Heart of Downtown 5/27/2010 - 5/30/2010 Moonlight Movies - Top Gun Sea Walk Pavilion 5/28/2010 Memorial Wall Ceremony Veterans Memorial Wall 5/31/2010 Art Walk Downtown Jacksonville 6/2/2010 Joan Rivers Florida Theatre 6/3/2010 Moonlight Movies - The Bourne Identity Sea Walk Pavilion 6/4/2010 NEVER QUIT BEACH FEST 6th Avenue North Park 6/5/2010 FESTIVAL OF THE CHARIOT Sea Walk Pavilion 6/6/2010 Brandi Carlile Florida Theatre 6/8/2010

Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile BayBears Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville 6/11/2010 Moonlight Movies - The Mummy Sea Walk Pavilion 6/11/2010 Brooks & Dunn "Last Rodeo" Tour Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 6/13/2010 Summer Jazz Concert Series - Peter White Sea Walk Pavilion 6/13/2010 All White Linen Comedy starring Marvin Dixon and Friends Florida Theatre Jacksonville 6/18/2010 The Soulfood Festival '10 Metropolitan Park 6/19/2010 48 Hour Film Project Florida Theatre Jacksonville 6/22/2010 - 6/24/2010 Fourth of July Celebration Downtown Jacksonville 7/4/2010 Summer Movie Classics - How the West Was Won Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/4/2010 LIBERTY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS Sea Walk Pavilion 7/4/2010 Michael Buble Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 7/11/2010 Summer Movie Classics - The Breakfast Club Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/11/2010 Summer Jazz Concert Series - Nick Colionne Sea Walk Pavilion 7/11/2010 Carnival of Madness - Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 7/16/2010 Jacksonville Sharks vs. Tampa Bay Storm Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 7/17/2010 Summer Movie Classics - the Godfather Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/18/2010 Weird Al Yankovic Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/20/2010 Clay Aiken Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/24/2010 Summer Movie Classics - the Godfather Part II Florida Theatre Jacksonville 7/25/2010

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