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Best time to visit
19 things to do in Jacksonville, FL
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Surfing
Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners
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Beach Season
Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year
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Ichetucknee Blue Hole
A perfect scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving
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Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States
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Whale Watching
The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in Florida
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Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park
The amazing mother nature's light show takes place every spring in Central Florida
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Kayaking
Enjoy a paddling adventure in Northeast Florida
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Jacksonville Jazz Festival
One of the largest music events in Northeast Florida
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Christmas Lights in Jacksonville, FL
The most outstanding holiday light displays across northeastern Florida
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New Year's Eve in Jacksonville
Jax goes big on fireworks and partying to mark the end of the year
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Hummingbirds
Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do
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Sandhill Cranes
Native to Florida, sandhill cranes can be observed year-round
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Halloween in Jacksonville: Events & Parties
Zoo Spooktacular as well as other fall frights and delights
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Jacksonville 4th of July Fireworks & Events
Don't miss one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the USA
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Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show
Roaring jets and stunning aerobatics over the First Coast
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NAS Jax Air Show
Witness the soaring maneuvers of legendary aircraft at this one-of-a-kind spectacle