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Jacksonville Florida Things to Do
From enticing beaches to contemporary art museums, there is always something to do along the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Florida. Discover golf courses, amusement parks, zoos, gardens and a variety of action-packed sports events. Jacksonville also offers premier shopping centers and fabulous Florida restaurants. For true relaxation lay out on one of Jacksonville’s pristine beaches along the Atlantic Coast.World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater.
Experience your favorite films on the big screen at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater located in the World Golf Village. Featuring 300 seats and a six-story screen, the latest blockbuster films, travel documentaries and educational programs have never seemed this real.St. Augustine Factory Outlet.
Just across the street from the St. Augustine Premium Outlets and east of Interstate-95, shoppers will find 44 indoor stores and even greater savings. Discover clothing, accessories, home decor, shoes and more.St. John’s Town Center.
The St. John’s Town Center is Jacksonville’s most trendy outdoor shopping destination. Discover over 100 upscale boutiques, stores and restaurants. [Top]Cecil Commerce Park.
The Cecil Field Naval Air Station was once the largest military base in the Jacksonville area until it closed in 1999. Since then planing has been underway to turn the 17,000 acres into a multi-industry, global business park. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Jacksonville, the Cecil Commerce Park, when complete will feature distribution and manufacturing industries as well as offices.
Avenue’s Mall.
There’s something for everyone at the Avenue’s Mall in southeast Jacksonville. This 1.1 million square foot 5-story shopping center features 140 shops and five department stores for all your shopping needs.Discover Dillard’s, JCPenny’s, Banana Republic, Coach, Express, Pottery Barn and more!
Orange Park Kennel Club.
The Orange Park Kennel Club at the St. John’s Greyhound Park is the only place to catch live greyhound racing. The fastest greyhounds in the east come together for some high-energy races. Cheer your favorite greyhound to the finish line as you watch from the clubhouse, grandstand or the rail. [Top]Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
The Veteran’s Memorial Arena in downtown Jacksonville was built in 2003 to replace the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum. With seating for up to 15,000 people, this state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue hosts a variety of concerts, sports events and entertainment shows. The Veteran’s Memorial Arena is also home to the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame.
Metropolitan Park.
Along the banks of the snaking St. John’s River, a beautiful downtown recreation facility emerges to entertain guests of all ages. A reversible stage venue plays host to a variety of concerts and live performances such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the Spring Musical Festival.The Metropolitan Park also features covered picnic areas and full boat docking facilities for easy access to the St. John’s River.
Jacksonville Jaguars.
Something is brewing in downtown’s Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. From September to December, the Jacksonville Jaguars National Football League team roars to life, bringing fast action and hard hitting American football to cheering football fans. [Top]
Prime Outlets.
The Prime Outlets will satiate all your shopping needs with 75 luxury designer outlet stores. Located off I-95 near Jacksonville, the Prime Outlets in St.Augustine was recently renovated and expanded to create a higher quality shopping experience for visitors. Discover big savings on the latest fashion and trends at Gucci, Juicy Couture and Saks Fifth Avenue off 5th.





