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!

Are you ready to take on the walking dead? The Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery is infested…

Posted By: Local Expert Guest Mon, September 18, 2017
Arts & Culture Events

...with zombies and they need help to rid the brewery of the undead. Every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of October, the brewery will be turned into The Haunted Brewery. It’s a scary experience that should not be missed!
Test Blog

Posted By: Catherine Wed, October 18, 2017
Weekend Getaway on a Budget

Posted By: Sarah Fri, October 13, 2017
Adventure & Sports Areas Arts & Culture Bars & Nightlife Beaches & Waterways Family Fun General History Outdoors & Nature

Music, art, food, beer, sports, adventure, and fun await you in Jacksonville on any given day, and the best part? We guarantee it won’t break your bank!
Scaring Up Some Halloween Fun In Jacksonville

Posted By: Grace Stoyshich Wed, October 11, 2017
Events Family Fun

Jax has got all the spooks and sweets to get your Halloween-loving-hearts howling! Whether you’re looking for family fun with the kids, a zombie chase through the night, costume fun or spell-ectible food; we’ve got you covered.
9 Reasons Why Meeting Planners Love Jacksonville

Posted By: Local Expert Guest Wed, September 20, 2017
Meetings

Don’t just book a conference room for your next meeting, seminar or corporate retreat—book a destination that you and your team will never forget.
8 Out-of-the-Box Jacksonville Venues for Business Meetings

Posted By: Local Expert Guest Wed, September 20, 2017
Meetings

When you think Florida, you think vacation. But it might be time to think of Florida as a workplace where you can get down to the business of having fun.
Come for TEDxJacksonville — Stay for the Arts, Culture and Outdoors Scenes

Posted By: Wed, September 20, 2017
Arts & Culture Events General

TEDxJacksonville returns to the historic Florida Theatre for our 2017 conference “We, The People” on Saturday, October 14.
Prost to Oktoberfest Jacksonville!

Posted By: Local Expert Guest Mon, September 18, 2017
Arts & Culture Events

Put on your Lederhosen, Ladyhosen or Dirndl and head to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery to join in on the fun of Oktoberfest Jacksonville.
A Guide to Jacksonville’s 9 Bridges

Posted By: Gary Sass Sat, August 05, 2017

One nickname you could attach to Jacksonville is the “City of Bridges.”
The Top 17 Happy Hour Spots in Jacksonville

Posted By: Local Expert Guest Thu, August 03, 2017
Areas Bars & Nightlife Culinary General Sip & Savor Jax

When the clock strikes 5 p.m., the corporate crowd clocks out and bartenders clock in. And after a long, hard day’s work, there’s nothing quite like the affection of good company and a few laughs to go with some ice cold refreshments and finger-licking snacks, that’ll help take the edge off and put a smile on your face.