Jacksonville Attractions

There's no shortage of attractions in the beautiful beachfront city of Jacksonville. Stroll amazing gardens and botanical displays, come face to face with exotic animals, or enjoy the great outdoors at one of Jacksonville's many parks. In all, you'll never come up short with things to do in Jacksonville.

An amazing animal sanctuary awaits you at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The animal preserve sits on 110 acres at the mouth of the Trout River and is home to more than 2,000 exotic animals and 1,500 plant species. Learn more...

Address: 370 Zoo Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL 32218 - MAP
Phone: (904) 757-4463
Web: www.jacksonvillezoo.org

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Hold hands and stroll along the perimeter of Friendship Fountain, a refurbished oasis of colored lights and a soothing rush of water in downtown Friendship Park along the Southbank Riverwalk. It may not be the Bellagio water show in Vegas, but it comes pretty darn close. Learn more...

Address: 1015 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-2489
Web: www.jaxfountain.com

Get to splashing at the oceanfront Huguenot Memorial Park. This park embodies the laid back fun of downtown Jacksonville, where you can take advantage of the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean while enjoying the cool shade and nature trails at the park. Learn more...

Address: 10980 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226 - MAP
Phone: (904) 251-3335
Web: www.coj.net

One of the most amazing collections of contemporary art is housed in the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art. The six-story, 60,000 square foot museum is located in downtown Jacksonville and is the cornerstone of the area's revitalization project. Learn more...

Address: 333 North Laura St., Jacksonville, FL, 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 366-6911
Web: www.mocajacksonville.org

Get ready to MOSH at the Jacksonville Museum Of Science And History. The super-charged, hands-on museum includes exhibits like "The Body Within," where visitors enter an over-sized model of the human body and explore what's inside. More fun around every corner is guaranteed at MOSH. Learn more...

Address: 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207 - MAP
Phone: (904) 396-MOSH
Web: www.themosh.org

Enjoy the preserved beauty of a stately home that has now been transformed into the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. The original collection of the former residents has expanded from 60 pieces to more than 5,500 European and American works of art dating from 2100 BC to the present. Learn more...

Address: 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 3220 - MAP
Phone: (904) 356-6857
Web: www.cummer.org

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