Jackonsville and Area Attractions

Adventure Landing
1944 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-246-4386

4825 Blanding Blv
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904-771-2803

Adventure Landing is open all year, offering go-karts, a mega-arcade, laser tag, & Mini-golf. Shipwreck Island Water Park is seasonal - Call for hours or visit their website: www.adventurelanding.com

Alhambra Dinner Theatre
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksovnille, FL 32246
904-641-1212
904-642-3505 fax


For 35 years, the Alhambra has been serving the very best of professional Broadway Shows and dining. Broadway style musicals and comedies follow a complete buffet meal Tueaday through Sunday evenings, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit their website: http://alhambrajax.com/

 

Beaches Area Historical Society
PO Box 50646
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240
904-241-5657
904-241-6243 fax

Visit their website: www.bm-hc.com

Budweiser Brewery Tour
111 Busch Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-751-8116
904-751-8095 fax


From an open-air tour gallery, discover the wonders of a century-old brewing process. Marvel at high-speed packaging lines that fill thousands of bottles and cans per minute. Midway through the tour relax in the Hospitality Room and enjoy complimentary tastings. Visit our gift shop offering an assortment of logoed merchandise.

Visit their website: www.budweisertours.com

Castillo de San Marcos
One South Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-6506
904-823-9388 fax


The oldest masonry (coquina) fort and best preserved example of a Spanish colonial fortification in the continental United States, built 1672-95.

Visit their website:  http://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm

Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
50 Executive Way
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904-280-0614
904-280-0616 fax


The Cultural Center's mission is to bring the arts into the life of our community through exhibitions, lectures and events for the public, classes in the visual and performing arts for children and adults, and outreach programs to underserved communities. For membership information, please call (904)280-0614

Visit their website: www.ccpvb.org

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6857
904-353-4101 fax


The Cummer is the largest fine art museum in Northeast Florida. Noted for Old Master and American paintings, beautiful formal gardens and renowned collection of Meissen porcelain. National award-winning art education center enhances the cultural experience of more than 150,000 visitors annually.

Visit their website: www.cummer.org

Dave & Buster's
7025 Salisbury Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-296-1525
904-281-0301 fax


Described as the "ultimate place for big kids to play, eat and drink," Dave & Buster's 40,000 square-foot "food and fun" complex offers everything from fine dining, interactive games and simulators and great special event parties.

FCCJ Artist Series
501 West State Street
Suite 141
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-3223
1-888-860-2929 toll-free
904-632-3266 fax


FCCJ Artist Series is Jacksonville's presenter of national and international touring productions with a season filled with the hottest Broadway shows, opera, dance, and family entertainment. Call or visit website: www.artistseries.fccj.org

Visit their website: https://www.artistseriesjax.org/peo/

Fort Caroline National Memorial
12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 641-7155
(904) 641-3798 fax


This park memorializes the 16th century French effort to establish a permanent colony in Florida. The site includes a near full-scale rendering of the fort, a nature trail, and visitor center.

Visit their website:  http://www.nps.gov/foca/index.htm

Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-277-7274
904-277-7225 fax


Pre-Civil War coastal fort listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Sixty-two campsites. 1,363 acres of beach, dunes, maritime forest and tidal marsh. Hiking and off road bicycling trails available.

Visit their website: www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinc...

Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 HWY A1A South
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904-471-0116
904-471-7605 fax


Fort Matanzas National Monument: a masonry (coquina) watchtower fourteen miles south of St. Augustine on Matanzas Inlet built by the Spanish in 1740-42 to protect the "back door" to the city.

Ghost Tours of St. Augustine
2 St. George St
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-1122

"A Ghostly Experience" is a 1 1/2 hour walk through the ancient streets of St. Augustine featuring a guide in period attire with candle lit lantern relating tales of legends, lore and ghostly experiences. This nightly tour begins at 8:00 p.m. near the Oldest Wooden School House at the water wheel on North St. George Street. Special prices for groups of 15 or more. Please call toll free 888-461-1009 for additional tour information and reservations. You may look forward to a frightfully goodtime!

 Visit their spooky website:  http://ghosttoursofstaugustine.com/

St. Johns Rivery Ferry
904-241-9969

Dating back to 1948, the St. Johns River Ferry gives passengers a scenic break from highway travel aboard one of the last remaining public ferries in the state, connecting the historic village of Mayport to Fort George Island.

Visit their website: http://www.stjohnsriverferry.com/
 

 

 

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
P.O. Box 6146
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
904-261-3248
866-426-3542 toll-free
904-321-5643 fax


Established in 1964 to celebrate the opening of the shrimping season, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has evolved from shrimp boat races to a nationally recognized fine arts & crafts/food/antiques/entertainment and family fun festival. Always the first weekend in May, the Shrimp Festival is held in the historic downtown business district of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida.

Visit their website: www.shrimpfestival.com

 

Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-633-6000
904-633-6050 fax
www.Jaguars.com

 
 

Jacksonville Kennel Club
1440 N. McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
904-646-0001
904-646-0420 fax


The Kennel Clubs is a total entertainment experience, as racing is only part of the fun. Enjoy wagering on greyhounds, thoroughbreds, harness racing and jai alai from around the country.

Visit their website: www.jaxkennel.com

Jacksonville Maritime Museum
1015 Museum Circle Unit 2
Jacksonville, FL 32207
9043989011
9043987248 fax


Museum organized to establish a world class museum in Jacksonville, dedicated to maritime history. Established in 1985, guided by a board , supported by donations and memberships.

Visit their website: http://jaxmaritimemuseum.org/

Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art 
333 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-366-6911
904-366-6901 fax


MOCA is the largest modern & contemporary art museum in the Southeast. Film series and lectures are offered in the 125-seat theater. Family fun in the fifth floor ArtExplorium Loft. Café Nola is open for lunch, M-F. The Museum Shop carries items from local, national and international artists.

Visit their website: http://mocajacksonville.org/

 

Jacksonville Suns
301 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-358-2846
904-358-2845 fax


Jacksonville Suns professional baseball team. Members of the "AA" Southern League, affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Suns play 70 home games from April-August at the new Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville!

Visit their website: http://jacksonville.suns.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t564

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
300 W. Water Street
Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-354-5547
1-877-662-6731 toll-free
904-354-9238 fax


Performances are presented throughout the year. A sampling includes the Beethoven, Mozart, Marian McPartland and Family concerts. Housed within the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

Visit their website: http://www.jaxsymphony.org/

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-757-4463
904-757-4315 fax


Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Open a world of opportunities...encounter wildlife wonders and interactive experiences. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens offers over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species and our friendly lion mascot Jazoo.

Visit their website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org

Kayak Amelia
13030 Heckscher Dr
1 mile N of Little Talbot/4 miles S of Amelia Isl
Jacksonville , FL 32226
904-251-0016
888-30-KAYAK(52925) toll-free
904-251-0062 fax


Always wanted to try kayaking, but not sure where to start? Try a guided tour that will put you face to face with egrets, herons and perhaps a dolphin. Or rent a kayak or canoe and explore on your own. “You deserve a good paddling!

Visit their website: www.kayakamelia.com

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society/Walter Jones Historical Park
11964 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
904-268-0784
904-268-0752 fax


Located at the Walter Jones Historical Park, a ten acre river front site that preserves a piece of vanishing Florida. There is an 1876 farm complex, boardwalks through stands of cypress, picnic areas,a citrus grove and kitchen gardens. Come explore the past where agriculture was king and the river was the highway

Visit their website: www.mandarinmuseum.net

Marineland
9600 Oceanshore Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-1111
888-279-9194 toll-free
904-460-1330 fax


Marineland, home of the world's first oceanarium, has created a beautiful facility with the construction of the Dolphin Conservation Center. The habitat was designed specifically for interactive encounter programs, so that guests may experience these amazing animals on an intimate level.

Visit their website: http://www.marineland.net/

Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-MOSH
904-396-5799 fax


MOSH serves to increase the knowledge of First Coast residents and visitors on the topics of physical science, history,astronomy and natural science through exciting and educational exhibits, events and programs.

Visit their website: http://www.themosh.org/home.html

Old Florida Museum
254 A San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904)824-8874
(800)813-3208 toll-free
904-824-6848 fax


What better way to compare one period of Florida history with another than through the daily living activities, everyday objects and pastimes of its people? Here at the Old Florida Museum games, weapons, foods and tools convey the story of how life changed and how it remained the same from pre-European times to pioneer times in Florida.

Visit their website: www.oldfloridamuseum.com

Orange Park Kennel Club
455 Park Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
904-646-0001
904-646-0420 fax


The Kennel Clubs is a total entertainment experience, as racing is only part of the fun. Enjoy wagering on greyhounds, thoroughbreds, harness racing and jai alai from around the country.

Visit their website: http://www.jaxkennel.com/

Parks, Recreation and Entertainment- City of Jacksonville
851 N. Market St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-630-4100
904-630-3567 fax


The City of Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States, providing services at more than 350 locations located on more than 6,000 acres. Our system includes oceanfront parks, nature parks, neighborhood parks, community centers, special programs, swimming pools, and boat ramps.

Visit their website: www.jaxparks.com

Potter's Wax Museum
17 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
1-800-584-4781

Visit their website: http://potterswax.com/

 

 

Ripley's Believe It or Not
19 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-1606
(904) 829-1790 fax


Over 700 exhibits of unique, unusual and strange oddities and curiosities, from the private collection of Robert L. Ripley. Housed in "Castle Warden", an 1887, historic landmark, Moorish Revival Style mansion located next to the "Fort".

Visit their website: http://staugustine.ripleys.com./ 

 

Ritz Theatre & La Villa Museum
829 N. Davis Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-5555
904-632-5553 fax


Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum boasts a 400 seat state of the art theatre, and museum that chronicles life in LaVilla, frequently called the "Harlem of the South", and features an animatronic tribute to James Weldon and John Rosamond Johnson.

Visit their website: http://www.ritzjacksonville.com/

 

River Cruises, Inc.
1840 PERRY PLACE
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-2333
1800-711-3470 ext.7304 toll-free
904-396-5599 fax


Public and private charters aboard either the Annabelle Lee, which holds up to 150 people or The Lady St. Johns, which holds up to 300 people. Both have beautiful climate controlled salons, full bars, dance floors and outside areas for strolling, hand holding or dancing under the stars, cruising the "north flowing" St. Johns River.

Visit their website: www.jaxrivercruises.com

St. Augustine Alligator Farm
999 Anastasia Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-824-3337
877-966-7275 toll-free
904-829-6677 fax


Lush tropical wildlife surrounds you. See every species of crocodilian including the rare white alligator, exotic birds, reptiles and monkeys. Part of the great Florida Birding Trail. Entertaining shows every hour, RV Parking, Group Rates available. Located 2 miles across the Bridge of Lions on Hwy A1A South in St. Augustine, Florida

Visit their website: www.alligatorfarm.com

St. Augustine Historical Society
271 Charlotte Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-2872
904-824-2569 fax


We operate a historical museum in St. Augustine, the Oldest House Museum Complex, which includes Florida's oldest documented colonial dwelling, a National Historic Landmark.

Visit their website: www.oldesthouse.org

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 829-0745
(904) 808-1248 fax


Discover St. Augustine's maritime past. Climb the 165-foot tower for breathtaking views. Enjoy interactive exhibits and shipwreck artifacts in the museum. Off A1A, Anatasia Island.

Visit their website: www.staugustinelighthouse.com

St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains
170 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-6545
1-800-226-6545 toll-free
904-829-6548 fax


All Aboard! the famous RED sightseeing trains. Your train pass allows you to step off and reboard at our 20 convenient stops for up to 3 consecutive days. You'll enjoy all that St. Augustine has to offer. Locally owned since 1953.

Visit their website: www.redtrains.com

Talbot Islands State Parks
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
904-251-2320
904-251-2325 fax


Talbot Islands State Parks is a chain of barrier islands, located north of the St. Johns River. The parks offer miles of beautiful beaches, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, hiking and nature trails, and picnic pavilions.

Visit their website: Little Talbot http://www.floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland/

Big Talbot: http://www.floridastateparks.org/bigtalbotisland/default.cfm

The Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-353-1188
904-353-1558 fax


Spice up your day and heat up your night at the Jacksonville Landing, where you’ll find great dining, excellent shopping, fun entertainment and a fabulous river view in the heart of downtown Jacksonville on the St. John’s River.

Visit their website: www.jacksonvillelanding.com

Timucuan Preserve/Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-3537
(904) 251-3577 fax


A 46,000 acre National Park Unit with visitor-use areas located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Area, Kingsley Plantation, and Cedar Point. Activities include hiking, photography, fishing, birding, and boating.

Visit their website: www.nps.gov/timu/

Tree Hill Nature Center
7152 Lone Star Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-724-4646
904-724-9132 fax


Tree Hill, Jacksonville's Nature Center, is comprised of 50 acres of urban wilderness. Through educational programs, workshops and special events, Tree Hill is a resource for environmental education, conservation and awareness.

Visit their website: www.treehill.org

World Golf Hall of Fame
One World Golf Place
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904-940-4123
1-800-WGV-GOLF toll-free
904-940-4390 fax


World Golf Hall of Fame, the centerpiece of the World Golf Village, is located in St. Augustine, FL., and combines both traditional and interactive exhibits while paying homage to the game’s greatest players and contributors.

Visit their website: www.wghof.org

World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater
1 World Golf Place
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904-940-IMAX
904-940-4390 fax


Northeast Florida's only large format theater showing fabulous giant screen films suitable for the entire family.

Visit their website: http://www.worldgolfimax.com/