The Visit Jacksonville Blog

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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!

Category: Beaches & Waterways

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.

500 Years of History with a Side of Wild Adventures

Posted By: Patty Thu, February 01, 2018

Adventure & Sports Beaches & Waterways Family Fun Outdoors & Nature

It is not every day you step in a place that has 500 years of history. So as you plan a visit to Jax, keep in mind not only do we have the largest urban park system in the nation, we also have some of the oldest historical sites in Florida! And with that I take you on a tour of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. This one takes the cake when it comes to things to do, see and learn.

The Best Hiking and Biking in Jacksonville

Posted By: Fri, December 08, 2017

Adventure & Sports Beaches & Waterways Outdoors & Nature

You’ll find oodles of outdoor activities in Jacksonville. But hikers and bikers will really want to make tracks to Jacksonville, which has more shoreline than any other Florida city.

Winter on the Water: Top 28 Holiday Events in Jacksonville

Posted By: Mon, November 06, 2017

Adventure & Sports Areas Arts & Culture Bars & Nightlife Beaches & Waterways Events Family Fun General Holiday's Outdoors & Nature Places to Stay Romance Shopping

The holidays are nearing and family-friendly, fun events are already filling the calendar this season in Jacksonville. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a Winter on the Water?

Weekend Getaway on a Budget

Posted By: 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!

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.

Q & A with the KING(fish)

Posted By: Katie Fri, May 12, 2017

Adventure & Sports Beaches & Waterways Events Family Fun General Outdoors & Nature

Fishing! We do it well and we do it year-round in Jacksonville. We have over 60 different species you can catch and 54 public boat ramps you can use to get on the water. With more shoreline than any other Florida city and the opportunity to experience so many kinds of fishing (offshore, river, backwater, intracoastal, beach) it makes sense that Jacksonville would be home to some top-notch fishing tournaments.