Downtown Riverfront/Jacksonville Landing
Jacksonville’s riverwalks are among the finest and most scenic in the nation. Lining the north and south banks of the St. Johns River, the riverwalks can be accessed by water taxi and bridges. Bicycling, jogging, rollerblading, skateboarding, and walking are common pastimes enjoyed along the riverfront.
Local Beaches
Popular with fishermen and spectators alike, surrounding beaches like Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach Pier give visitors a remarkable view of the coast and hours of oceanfront fun.
Museum of Science & History
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) is a must-see destination in downtown Jacksonville for both children and adults. Located right next to the enormous Friendship Fountain and adjacent to the Southbank Riverwalk. Touring the museum is a great way to spend the day.
St. Johns Town Center Mall
St. Johns Town Center, an outdoor, pedestrian-friendly, “Main Street” style mall, is a premier shopping and dining destination. St. Johns Town Center is home to the likes of Tiffany & Company, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Microsoft, and The Apple Store.
Jacksonville Jaguars – NFL Team
The Jaguars play regular season games and a couple of preseason games at Everbank Field from August-early January. With a capacity of over 70,000, Everbank Field is one of the largest stadiums in the National Football League and has the largest scoreboard screen in the world! In addition to Jaguars games, Everbank Field hosts the annual Florida-Georgia college football game (Oct. or Nov.) and the Gator Bowl game (New Year’s Day). In 2005, Everbank Field hosted Super Bowl XXXIX between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.