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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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  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!

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  Top 4 Dog Friendly Beaches in Jacksonville

  Posted By: Local Expert Guest Sat, July 15, 2017

  Areas Beaches & Waterways General

  For our canine companions, life’s a beach in Jacksonville.

  
  
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  The Top 7 Vegan & Gluten Free Dining Options in Jacksonville

  Posted By: Local Expert Guest Wed, July 05, 2017

  Areas Culinary General

  Jacksonville serves up more than 30 vegan and 20 gluten-free dining options.

  
  
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  Jacksonville’s Got Game

  Posted By: Local Expert Guest Fri, April 21, 2017

  Adventure & Sports Family Fun General

  Spring into the Jacksonville sports scene like a pro!

  
  
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  Skydiving in Jacksonville- Sign Me Up!

  Posted By: Local Expert Guest Thu, February 09, 2017

  Adventure & Sports General Outdoors & Nature

  Skydiving is on the bucket list item for many people. For some, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but for others, it becomes a hobby and a challenging sport.

  
  
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  Pink is the New Black: Running the 26.2 with DONNA

  Posted By: Local Expert Guest Thu, December 08, 2016

  Areas Beaches & Waterways Events Family Fun General Outdoors & Nature

  We are tickled pink to share with you our guest blogger this month-- award-winning journalist, philanthropist and marathoner, Donna Deegan.

  
  

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