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Beyond the majestic skyline of Downtown Jacksonville you'll find quaint riverfront streets, lined with boutiques and sidewalk cafes. You'll find bustling business districts with shopping malls and upscale dining. And of course, Jacksonville Learn More

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Beyond the majestic skyline of Downtown Jacksonville you'll find quaint riverfront streets, lined with boutiques and sidewalk cafes. You'll find bustling business districts with shopping malls and upscale dining. And of course, Jacksonville

About The CVB

Get to know Visit Jacksonville! The official travel information resource for the Jacksonville area puts all the information you need about Jacksonville and the beaches right at your fingertips.

Find details about the rich History of Jacksonville, from its quiet beginnings as a Native American settlement to its transformation into one of the country's hottest vacation destinations. Stump your friends and loved ones with Jacksonville trivia! Keep them guessing with our quirky Fast Facts featuring all kinds of off-the-wall tidbits about the history of our amazing city.When you arrive in Jacksonville, stop by our offices for a warm welcome and plenty of information and resources! Locate Visitor Information Centers throughout the Jacksonville area, which keep you in the know and your vacation on track while you're exploring our great city. Get in touch with Area Services that help take the guesswork out of everything from finding that perfect vendor to relocating to one of our amazing neighborhoods.

In November 2007, the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau announced its new name, Visit Jacksonville, to 300 tourism partners, media and local business, political and community leaders. Visit Jacksonville presented this video to announce the launch:


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  • May
    23
    2013

    Camachee Cove Marina

    Northeast Florida Marlin Association’s 41st Annual Bluewater Tournament

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 am
    Event time: 0 hour(s)

    Saturday, May 18 through Saturday, May 25 – Fishing Days with weigh-ins at Camachee Cove Marina, St. Augustine, FL (Captain’

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  • May
    24
    2013

    The Jacksonville Landing

    Jacksonville Landing Market

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 am
    Event time: 4 hour(s)

    The Jacksonville Landing Friday Market takes place every Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Market area on the first floor of The

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  • May
    24
    2013

    Amelia River Cruises

    Twilight Adult-Oriented BYOB Cruise

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm
    Event time: 2 hour(s)

    Twilight Cruises will run Friday and Saturday evenings March 1st - June 9th; Monday through Saturday evenings June 10th - August 17th;

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  • May
    25
    2013

    Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

    2013 Memorial Day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

    Event begins on
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
    Event time: 6 hour(s)

     Active duty military and their families can celebrate at the Zoo with $2 off already the discounted military admission with

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  • May
    25
    2013

    Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

    It’s Time to Eat at Catty Shack Ranch!

    Event begins on
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:00 pm
    Event time: 2 hour(s)

    Day Tours:
    Enjoy a leisurely stroll of our sanctuary and meet all the residents (Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, spotted and black

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  • May
    30
    2013

    Patriot's Ranch

    Knights of Mayhem Ultimate Joust

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 9:00 am
    Event time: 12 hour(s)

    Knights of Mayhem Ultimate Jousting Championship will hold a four day event at the Patriot's Ranch in Florahome, Florida. They

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  • Jun
    01
    2013

    Riverside/Avondale

    Community First Credit Union Hale & Hearty 7K

    Event begins on
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 7:30 am
    Event time: 5 hour(s)

    The Health Planning Council chose a 7K (4.37m) distance to align the number 7 with the number of counties we service in the region and

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  • May
    23
    2013

    Sweet Petes

    Sweet Pete’s Summer Candy Classes

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:30 am
    Event time: 8 hour(s)

    Sweet Pete's Jacksonville's only All-Natural candy shoppe is housed in a 100 year old Victorian house. Founder, Peter Behringer

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  • May
    23
    2013

    Downtown Jax

    Foxy Lady Hors D’Oeuvres Cruise

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 pm
    Event time: 2 hour(s)

    The best cocktails...fine food....the finest boat on the river! The only thing missing....YOU!

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  • May
    23
    2013

    927 Events

    Annual Jeans & Jazz Concert

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 pm
    Event time: 5 hour(s)

    This event will be located at 927 events on Forsyth in Downtown Jacksonville. $10 preferred donation for general admissio. Please rsvp

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  • May
    23
    2013

    Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:05 pm
    Event time: 2 hour(s), 25 minutes

    In 1962, the Cleveland Indians moved their International League team from Havana, Cuba to Jacksonville, Florida and the Suns were born.

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  • May
    23
    2013

    The Jacksonville Landing

    99.1 WQIK FREE Concert: Kip Moore

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm
    Event time: 4 hour(s)

    Kickoff the 99 Days of Summer with a FREE country concert featuring MCA recording artist Kip Moore with Stephen Carey and Navy Band

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  • May
    23
    2013

    Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

    Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 am
    Event time: 0 hour(s)

    March 8 & 9, 2013, at 8 p.m.- Broadway’s Leading Men

    March 10, 2013 at 3 p.m.- Cowboy Jamboree

    March 10, 2013 at 5 p.m.-

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  • May
    23
    2013

    Alhambra Theatre & Dining

    Murder Among Friends

    Event begins on
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 am
    Event time: 0 hour(s)

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  • May
    24
    2013

    The Jacksonville Landing

    Jacksonville Landing Market

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 am
    Event time: 4 hour(s)

    The Jacksonville Landing Friday Market takes place every Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Market area on the first floor of The

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  • May
    24
    2013

    Museum of Science and History

    $5 Fridays at MOSH

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 am
    Event time: 10 hour(s)

    The museum will be open late every Friday until 8 p.m.

    (Note: Additional discounts or coupons are not permitted.)

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  • May
    24
    2013

    The Jacksonville Landing

    The Jacksonville Landing’s Breezin’s Stage- Jacksonville Jazz Festival

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 3:00 pm
    Event time: 8 hour(s)

    The Landing’s Courtyard stage transforms into the City of Jacksonville’s Jazz Festival’s Breezin’ Stage.

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  • May
    24
    2013

    The Museum of Science & History

    Cosmic Concerts at MOSH

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm
    Event time: 4 hour(s)

    The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium rocks every Friday night with Cosmic Concert laser light shows at 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

    Tickets are

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  • May
    24
    2013

    Amelia River Cruises

    Twilight Adult-Oriented BYOB Cruise

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm
    Event time: 2 hour(s)

    Twilight Cruises will run Friday and Saturday evenings March 1st - June 9th; Monday through Saturday evenings June 10th - August 17th;

    Details
  • May
    24
    2013

    Downtown Jax

    Foxy Lady Cocktail Cruise

    Event begins on
    Friday, May 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm
    Event time: 1 hour(s), 30 minutes

    Okay...so what do you want...an invitation? Well then...you're invited ! Come have some fun and relax aboard the finest boat on the

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  • May
    25
    2013

    Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

    2013 Memorial Day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

    Event begins on
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
    Event time: 6 hour(s)

     Active duty military and their families can celebrate at the Zoo with $2 off already the discounted military admission with

    Details
  • May
    25
    2013

    Downtown Jax

    Foxy Lady Narrated Lunch and Sightseeing Cruise

    Event begins on
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:30 am
    Event time: 2 hour(s)

    Best lunch you'll ever have aboard the finest boat on the St. John's! So what are you waiting for?

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