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!

A Guide to Jacksonville’s Beaches

Posted By: Fri, May 25, 2018
Adventure & Sports Beaches & Waterways Family Fun General Outdoors & Nature Travel

Jacksonville is home to 22 miles of beautiful white sand beaches.
It’s Shrimp Season in Jacksonville!

Posted By: Wed, April 11, 2018

Fun facts about Jacksonville's baseball team - the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!
Jax’s New Wave of ‘Makers’

Posted By: Mon, April 09, 2018

Jacksonville is in the middle of a major renaissance fueled by local ‘Makers’, people who are helping the city find its true identity by combining the city's grit with hard work, creating an influx of originality and local businesses to the community.
TOP FAMILY BREWERIES in Jax

Posted By: Thu, March 22, 2018
Bars & Nightlife Family Fun General Sip & Savor Jax

Traveling with little ones is no impediment when it comes to exploring the best that the Jax Ale Trail has to offer.
Everything to know about The PLAYERS 2018

Posted By: Mon, March 19, 2018
Arts & Culture Events Family Fun General Veterans

All the information you need to know about The PLAYERS 2018 tournament.
Skateboarding: A Jax Unique Sport

Posted By: Fri, March 16, 2018
Adventure & Sports Arts & Culture History Outdoors & Nature

Jacksonville is home to the popular Kona Skateboard; the sport of skateboarding has been a part of the city's culture since the 1970s. Learn more about the unique history of the sport.
Ten Things to Know About GastroFest: Jax Food Festival

Posted By: Thu, March 08, 2018
Arts & Culture Culinary Events Family Fun

GastroFest, Jacksonville's popular food festival, will be back for it's fourth year on March 24, 2018 from 11am-7pm.
Jacksonville’s Top 7 Rooftop Bars

Posted By: Mon, March 05, 2018
Bars & Nightlife Culinary Outdoors & Nature

Discover 7 of the coolest, hippest and most upscale rooftop bars in Jax.
Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free Dining Guide

Posted By: Mon, March 05, 2018
Culinary

Healthy eaters, meat-free eaters, and those with sensible dietary restrictions like gluten-free diets can sometimes have a hard time eating out, but not in Jacksonville, the good news is the River City is full of choices to satisfy all appetites!
Top 7 Experiences at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Posted By: Mon, February 12, 2018

Jacksonville’s Sport Complex is state of the art with some of the best and most modern venues in the state of Florida, one of those sporting gems is the Veterans Memorial Arena.