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Prime Osborn Convention Center

Jacksonville?s Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center celebrates her 113th birthday this year.

The 265,000-gross square foot site of many conventions, trade shows and receptions did not start out as a convention center. In 1897, the site of the Prime Osborn opened as Flagler Depot, a train station built by railroad magnate, Henry Flagler, handling as many as 92 trains a day.

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Religious Groups

Bethel Baptist Church is one of many historic churches in Downtown Jacksonville

With several historic churches in the heart of Downtown, Jacksonville is a natural location for your next religious retreat. In fact, Jacksonville is host of the 2011 Global Day of Prayer, which is the first time the event is hosted in the United States.

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Meetings in Jacksonville

The Perfect Destination For Your Next Convention

With a riverfront downtown, miles of beaches, natural splendors and a healthy cultural community, Jacksonville is the perfect destination for your next convention. Jacksonville welcomes groups of all sizes to experience the flavor of the area with its unique meeting venues and event spaces, which are ready to welcome groups of 10 or 10,000! Read More

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Medical Meetings

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is America's Health Center and is a natural fit for medical meetings with more than 11 prestigious medical facilities located in Jacksonville offering a full range of specialties. Read More

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Transportation Needs Solved

Downtown's Main Street Bridge is an iconic image for the city, especially at night.

Our team will help you navigate this great city and secure all of your transportation needs. From flight information to group transportation to individual traveler needs, we are here to assist you plan the perfect meeting! Read More

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  • Dennis Tracy, CDME

    Senior Vice President, Destination Sales & Marketing

    Manages the daily operations and activities of the sales department, overseeing the expansion of the city’s efforts in securing citywide convention business and championing the growth of the association, corporate, medical, multicultural, and sports markets.

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  • A thank you for the fabulous gift in my room today! A wonderful surprise at the end of my day! I am so excited to bring one of my groups to Jacksonville. I love this destination and hope to bring my other groups here as well.”~Pam Soules, Winmark Corporation

  • We all loved the area, it was beautiful and interesting and we are planning on coming back.”~Ellie O'Neill, Diamond Tours

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  • The professional and responsive nature of Visit Jacksonville aided well in developing this event into the success it was.”~Brad Rossacci, Anthony Travel Inc.

  • On behalf of the U.S. Twirling Association, we sincerely thank all of you at Visit Jacksonville for embracing the USTA and providing your assistance in many ways to help us host this International Event. Our attendees were very impressed with Jacksonville and definitely enjoyed their stay in the area. Many good memories, working relationships and friendships were made here. Let me know when you need an endorsement! ”~Sandi Wiemers, United States Twirling Association

Book Your Meeting or Convention in Jacksonville

Looking for an unforgettable meeting destination? Look no further than Jacksonville, Florida! With a riverfront downtown, miles of beaches, natural splendors and a healthy cultural community, Jacksonville is the perfect destination for your next convention.

Jacksonville welcomes groups of all sizes to experience the flavor of the area with its unique meeting venues and event spaces, which are ready to welcome groups of 10 or 10,000!

Visit Jacksonville and it's partners are offering incredible value for your next meeting. Make sure to take advantage of all of the great opportunities available. Take advantage of Jacksonville's Value Season from June through December with great offers like free convention center space, discounted room rates and much more!

We would like to give you, the meeting planner, the opportunity to see the destination as an attendee would. Take advantage of one of our Buyers Education Trips offered throughout the year.



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