Why Meet in Jacksonville?

Meet at the beach, on the riverfront or in the city – Jacksonville, Florida, has it all.

A Vibrant Urban Core

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A Vibrant Urban Core

Nestled between skyscrapers and the sparkling St. Johns River, Downtown Jacksonville’s North and South banks have a lively vibe with a vibrant atmosphere. Fortune 500 companies call the city’s core home, as well as major full –service convention hotels, world-class museums, unique lunch and dining destinations, and a dense variety of nightlife options, from dive bars, to live music halls, to upscale lounges.

Downtown Jacksonville boasts 5.6 miles of beautiful Riverfront, including almost 3 miles of Downtown Riverwalk, perfect for a stroll or a jog by the River or even one of our famous skyline photographs.

Miles of Uncrowded Beaches

Explore Jacksonville's natural side with over 22 miles of beaches and more than 400 city parks to keep your attendees and groups entertained for days.

The mild temperatures, unique natural offerings and competitive prices make Jacksonville the ideal affordable waterfront destination any time of the year. Meeting planners can choose from boutique oceanfront resorts and modern hotels along the coast overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean for an unforgettable meeting experience in Florida’s best meetings destination!

Down for Business and Up for Fun

The fun doesn’t stop when the session ends. In Jacksonville, convention attendees have hundreds of activities, venues and attractions to choose from to unwind or to get the party started!

Jacksonville has Florida’s youngest population and we know how to have a good time. The city’s nightlife is filled with unique bars, pubs and live music venues. The Guardian magazine named Jack Rabbits and Underbelly (now The Albatross), located in Jacksonville’s historic district and Downtown, as two of the best live music venues in Florida.

From casual oceanfront lounges, to elegant country clubs, beautiful parks, and everything in between, Jacksonville boasts an impressive selection of unique offsite venues like Everbank Stadium, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Sweet Pete’s and The Alhambra Dinner Theater. We have everything you need to make your next event a memorable one!

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Why Meet in Jacksonville?

Location

Perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Coast in Northeast Florida, Jacksonville is the ideal site for your next convention or meeting, whatever the season! Two major interstates, I-95 and I-10, convene in Jacksonville making us an easy drive away from key destination in the Northeast, South and Southwest. For those flying in, Jacksonville’s International Airport has more than 100 daily departures to all major destinations in the U.S.

Capacity

Jacksonville is home to over 200 hotels and resorts with close to 18,000 rooms, giving planners the unique opportunity to choose from oceanfront boutique resorts, modern suburban hotels and elegant riverfront accommodations as they plan their stay. And when it comes to booking a venue, from our remarkable Prime Osborn Convention Center, to our modern and award winning Sports Complex, Jacksonville has the right setting and infrastructure for groups of 10 or 10,000.

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Recreation

Jacksonville is a young and vibrant city with so much to do! Named a top 25 city for the arts in the nation, you can really see the city’s culture in its beautiful museums, great galleries, the local art walks and the murals all over town. Jacksonville’s dining and nightlife scene are active and fun with nightly live music at The Elbow in Downtown Jacksonville and tours of the eight local craft breweries on the Jax Ale Trail. Hip, young, active and green, that is what Jacksonville is all about and what makes the experience on the “River City by the Sea” worth the investment.

Value

Jacksonville is Florida’s most affordable meetings destination, a place to gather, get business done, and get a return on experience well worth the investment. Take advantage of our value season from June through December to recieve great offers such as free convention center space, discounted room rates, and much more!

Service

Visit Jacksonville’s experienced Services Team works with over 400 groups annually to plan, promote and execute their meetings, conventions and events in our exciting city. They can provided services such as, customized micro-sites, group welcomes, media assistance, pre-promotional site visits and more!