Jacksonville, FL

Take in a football game or concert with today's top headliners at EverBank Field. The stadium recently underwent a $47 million facelift and is located downtown, next to the St. Johns River. Already, the venue is in the history books for breaking attendance records when it hosted Super Bowl XXXIX. Learn more...

Address: 1 EverBank Field Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 633-6100
Web: www.jaguars.com/everbank-field

If you love team sports, then the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena has got plenty of game. You can cheer on the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League or the Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team. Or catch a pro rodeo event, WWE show or a concert featuring heavyweights like Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and many others. Learn more...

Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-3900
Web: www.jaxevents.com

Are you ready for some football? The Jacksonville Jaguars have taken North Florida by storm. The relatively young team started back in 1995 and have already won two division championships and has made six playoff appearances. Learn more...

Address: 1 EverBank Field Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 633-2000
Web: www.jaguars.com

Get back to the homegrown roots of baseball at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The full-sized park is home to the amazing Jacksonville Suns, a minor league team with an International League title and five Southern League championships. Learn more...

Address: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-3900
Web: minorleaguebaseball.com

Don your blue and white fan gear and cheer on the North Florida Ospreys of the University of North Florida. Catch a baseball or basketball game, or any of the other programs. These student athletes are on fire, earning the Sunshine State Conference's all-sports title four times. Learn more...

Address: 1 University of North Florida Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224 - MAP
Phone: (904) 620-1000
Web: www.unfospreys.com

Baseball, basketball and football rule at Jacksonville University, where the Dolphins compete in NCAA Division I athletics. Overall, JU has participated in five NCAA Division I basketball tournaments, 13 NCAA Division I baseball tournaments, and have won a Pioneer Football League title in 2008. Learn more...

Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 630-3900
Web: www.judolphins.com

You've got to catch a game with the minor-league Jacksonville Suns. The Suns are major players with a long and successful history. They won the International League title in 1968 and the Southern League championship in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2010. Learn more...

Address: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 - MAP
Phone: (904) 358-2846
Web: www.minorleaguebaseball.com

What will you do first at Huguenot Memorial Park? This is the epicenter of outdoor fun in Jacksonville. The Atlantic Ocean is only steps away, and there are tons of activities like hiking, biking and nature walks. Learn more...

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

Get back to nature at the Tree Hill Nature Center. It's an animal sanctuary and oasis for harried humans in the center of downtown Jacksonville. You'll feel enthralled as you visit the butterfly house, or take a guided trail tour any day of the week.

Address: 7152 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211 - MAP
Web: www.treehill.org

Go on a human powered adventure with Kayak Amelia, Jacksonville's premier kayak rental company that also offers guided tours and adventures for every taste. Go on a Full Moon Paddle, Simpson Creek Marsh Paddle or a Bar Hopping Kayak Tour.

Address: 13030 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226 - MAP
Phone: (904) 251-0016
Web: www.kayakamelia.com

Kick up some speed on the waterfront, thanks to Atlantic Watersports boat and jet ski rentals. Choose your thrill: jet skis, bowriders, pontoon boats, and fishing boats are all available for hire by the hour, day or weekend.

Phone: (904) 270-0200
Web: www.atlantic-watersports.com

Horse around at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, a facility that specializes in equestrian and animal-related events, like barrel-racing competitions, dressage shows and agility trials for dogs. You'll also find the occasional trade show, circus, concert and demolition derby on special event weekends. Learn more...

Address: 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 - MAP
Phone: (904) 573-4895

You haven't faced a half-pipe until you've tried the runs at Kona Skate Park, one of the oldest operating skate parks in the country. Stop by the pro shop and check out the coolest new gear. Or try your best moves in the freestyle area, where there's aways a crowd and skate clinics going on.

Address: 8739 Kona Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211 - MAP
Phone: (904)725-8770
Web: www.konaskatepark.com

Let Captain Dave take you to the best fishing spots around the waters of Jacksonville. Captain Dave's Charters will take you to the saltwaters of the St. Johns River at the Mayport Jetties, the Jacksonville Beach and Amelia Island. With over 20 years of guide experience, Captain Dave is sure to lead you to your big catch.

Phone: (904) 642-9546
Web: www.captdaves.com