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Things to Do In Jacksonville
If you had to sum up Jacksonville in a nutshell, it would be a boiled peanut: a secret recipe, an unexpected delight, a reason to pause instead of passing through.
Yes, we have 22 miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, world-class museums and all the extras you’d expect from a city our size, but Jacksonville offers a different take on the basics. We’re a little bit country, and a whole lot of (Southern) rock n’ roll.
Throw a dart on a map of Florida, and you’ll likely land on a pretty beach, a theme park, a golf course, or a crystal-blue pool. But if you’re open to something a little different, you’ll find a slice of Florida that locals love. Don’t worry, you’re not flipping out. You’ve just never been to Jacksonville — the Flip Side of Florida.
Flip what you know about Florida. Busy beaches and theme parks? That’s further south. We’re talkin’ a different style of Sunshine state of mind. Think manatees, not mermaids. More magnolias than palm trees. Less shuffleboard, more surfboards. World-class golf greens, and delicious collards. A hot bar scene, and even hotter sandbars. Don’t worry, you’re not flipping out.
You’ve just never been to Jacksonville - The Flip Side of Florida.
Enjoy our 22 miles of beaches, extensive park system, world-class fishing, historic neighborhoods, family adventures, eclectic museums, vibrant street arts scene, creative coastal cuisine, delicious craft beer and so much more!
Whether you seek luxury Downtown hotels, comfortable, full service hotels or cozy bed & breakfast inns, Jacksonville has lodging options to suit you.
The ultimate guide created by locals of all the best things our great city has to offer.