The Visit Jacksonville Blog

Go ahead, take a peek at our blogs written by local experts. If you're looking for the most unique information on Jacksonville from a local's perspective and experience you've landed in the right spot.

We are here to give you what you want to know and do while vacationing in Jacksonville. Make your things to do in Jax list from these blogs below covering arts and culture to dining, to family fun, history, dining, nature, meetings, nightlife, events and much more. Search a particular interest by clicking on a category bubble. Read a blog and ask our locals a question or let's get social!

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5 Top Experiences in Our Parks

Posted By: Patty

1 hour ago

I went deep sea fishing...and I won!

Posted By: Patrice Ross

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. -Chinese Proverb

1 month ago

Rock Out at the Farm for a Great Cause This Dec.1

Posted By: Local Expert Guest

The North Florida Land Trust, a nonprofit land conservation organization that serves as a champion of environmental protection for thousands of acres of parks and preserves in Jacksonville, is hosting a very special

1 month ago

Top 7 Experiences at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

1 month ago

Your Camping Itinerary for Jax

Posted By: Patty

Spend the Weekend in Jacksonville’s Most Unforgettable Camping Spot!

1 month ago

Your Biking Itinerary for Jax

Posted By: Patty

Spend the day on two wheels in Jax

1 month ago

5 Fun Facts about The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville

Posted By: Katie

There's nothing minor league about the $34 million home of the Jumbo Shrimp!

1 month ago

Jacksonville’s Top Parks

Posted By: Patty

With the largest urban park system in the entire nation, visitors can experience the ultimate coastal eco-adventure in Jax!

1 month ago

The Top 22 Attractions in Jacksonville

Posted By: Patty

Largest city by landmass in America. Largest urban park system. The most shoreline of any Florida city.

1 month ago

14 Essential Things To Do on Your First Trip to Jax

Posted By: Katie

Here are a few MUST-DO experiences you just can’t miss!

2 months ago

We've Got Art Walks All the Time

Posted By: Denise M. Reagan

Pick a day and a neighborhood and you’ll find a place to enjoy local art.

3 months ago

From the Beginning

Posted By: Local Expert Guest

Since the French Huguenots arrived in 1564, Jacksonville’s history and present has been shaped by the mixture of cultures that have called the city home.