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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"With such a vast array of activities and sites, Jacksonville is a fantastic destination to explore."”~Patrice Raplee, Oct. 26, 2010
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You guys were so very helpful ... one stop shopping made my work easier. I have never worked with a CVB that offered as much or was as attentive.”~Grace Taylor, CMC Recycling (Commercial Metals Company)
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I wish all CVBs treated us as well Visit Jacksonville - so helpful and proactive. You are certainly a credit to the people and businesses of Jacksonville. I appreciate your hard work on our behalf so much. Thank you again, until the next time we are in Jacksonville.”~Marc Bostrom, Campus Crusade for Christ
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May252013
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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May252013
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:
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll of our sanctuary and meet all the residents (Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, spotted and black
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May252013
Amelia River Cruises
Twilight Adult-Oriented BYOB Cruise
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 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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May252013
Camachee Cove Marina
Northeast Florida Marlin Association’s 41st Annual Bluewater Tournament
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 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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May302013
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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May312013
The Jacksonville Landing
Jacksonville Landing Market
Event begins on
Friday, May 31, 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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Jun012013
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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Jun052013
Downtown Core
First Wednesday Art Walk
Event begins on
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Event time: 4 hour(s)Produced by Downtown Vision, Inc., First Wednesday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines astounding visual and live art,
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May252013
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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May252013
Sweet Petes
Sweet Pete’s Summer Candy Classes
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 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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May252013
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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May252013
The Jacksonville Landing
The Jacksonville Landing’s Breezin’s Stage- Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 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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May252013
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:
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll of our sanctuary and meet all the residents (Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, spotted and black
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May252013
Amelia River Cruises
Twilight Adult-Oriented BYOB Cruise
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 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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May252013
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 7:05 pm
Event time: 2 hour(s), 25 minutesIn 1962, the Cleveland Indians moved their International League team from Havana, Cuba to Jacksonville, Florida and the Suns were born.
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May252013
Downtown Jax
Foxy Lady Admirals Dinner Cruise
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Event time: 2 hour(s)Evening with a sunset...Prime Rib...awesome views! If you can make only one cruise....make it this one!
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May252013
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville Breeze
Event begins on
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 12:00 am
Event time: 0 hour(s)The team will be branded as the Jacksonville Breeze, according to a release from the LFL.
Two home dates will be played at
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May252013
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
Murder Among Friends
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Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 12:00 am
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May262013
Downtown Jax
Foxy Lady Captain’s Brunch Cruise
Event begins on
Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Event time: 2 hour(s)A Sunday cruise you'll always remember!
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