{"id":93673,"date":"2024-04-30T08:34:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=93673"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T16:00:08","slug":"things-to-do-in-jacksonville-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-jacksonville-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"Locals Share: Top 9 Things to Do in Jacksonville, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the excitement of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8907\/FL\/Jacksonville\/filter\/sort=lo-distance,status=active,viewport=30.383682213085937:30.28068538691406:-81.58698644921876:-81.72431555078126,no-outline,geo-address=Jacksonville%0C+FL%0C+USA?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=kwd-979908402449&amp;utm_content=473395346129&amp;utm_campaign=1025806&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw26KxBhBDEiwAu6KXt5TgyHIeyiI5RBe52X1KDC659ifUvKJvnB8_pcmneEbnHNBzynjUxBoCbJgQAvD_BwE\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with its myriad of activities, perfect for visitors and locals alike. From picturesque parks to thrilling water sports, Jacksonville offers something for everyone, whether you&#8217;re a long-time resident or just moved into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Florida\/Jacksonville\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacksonville apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explore the best things to do in Jacksonville across its diverse neighborhoods in this Redfin article, carefully curated to unveil hidden gems and provide local perspectives on the city&#8217;s vibrant attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883.jpg\" alt=\"Jacksonville, FL, bridges \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pexels-iamsusndybvik-7995883-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. The Friendship Fountain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the new Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. You&#8217;ll be amazed by the captivating light show while you relax by the water, making unforgettable memories in the heart of the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Perez, also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lauraperezphotography.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Perez Photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a wedding and engagement photographer in the area, mentions, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coj.net\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/parks\/friendship-fountain\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Friendship Fountain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just opened, and it has a light show around sunset. It was so magical to sit there, watch, and just enjoy the outdoors in a magical way. I stumbled upon it by accident during an engagement session, hitting my usual favorite spots downtown.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Silent disco<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to a silent disco sounds like a fun idea; it&#8217;s like a party where everyone&#8217;s dancing to their own beat with headphones on. \u201cMy favorite thing to do is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hushhushjax\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silent Disco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d suggests <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Robinson, an Operations Manager at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jreventsinc.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J.R. Events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a local wedding and event service. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have a local bar, Root Down, and they have city events on the beach pier or downtown on the riverfront. It is a great time for people of all ages to hear three genres of party music.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Bull Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Jacksonville is filled with great parks,\u201d says Candy Keane from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/momtasticmommyblog.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momtastic Mommy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cMy favorite one for little ones is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coab.us\/158\/Bull-Memorial-Park-Adele-Grage\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bull Park in Atlantic Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s small, shaded and completely fenced in so you can let them roam. And the playground equipment there is designed with small kids in mind.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Bull Park in Jacksonville is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. With its lush greenery, walking trails, and picnic spots, it&#8217;s perfect for a relaxing day out with friends and loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Breweries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJacksonville, Florida has so much to offer and we love spending our weekends visiting breweries on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitjacksonville.com\/jax-ale-trail\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jax Ale Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d suggests Tim Smith, Owner of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viewfromalove.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ViewFromALove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> travel blog. \u201cWe had no idea that Jacksonville was so huge and the ale trail brought us to some extremely cool local neighborhoods such as Murray Hill and the Springfield Historic District. On top of that, we were able to find our favorite brewery in Jacksonville, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viewfromalove.com\/reviews\/reve-brewing-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reve Brewing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which also plays host to Bones Pizza, our favorite pizza in Jacksonville by a mile. I definitely recommend giving it a shot and if you complete it all, which we did, you get some really neat swag from Visit Jacksonville.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Treaty Oak<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cVisiting the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coj.net\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/parks\/jessie-ball-dupont-park\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treaty Oak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Jessie Ball duPont Park is one of my favorite activities in Jacksonville,\u201d suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/icytales.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icy Tales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a digital marketing service provider. \u201cThis octopus-like tree, perhaps the single oldest living thing in Jacksonville, preserves the founding history of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 70-foot-tall tree is more than 200 years old. Numerous stories revolve around its twisting branches, linked to the early settlers and native peoples and other legacies. Surrounded by city skyscrapers, the park offers a sense of relief. Any tourist, from a day-long exertion, can find a sense of peace around this landmark. There are picnic tables and other amenities you can avail of during your visit to enjoy the remarkable beauty. You can walk on the boardwalk around Treaty Oak to adore its size and rich texture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaime Crews Manager at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2ndbaybrewing.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd Bay Brewing Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says, \u201cMy favorite thing to do in Jacksonville is spending the day with my kids at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coj.net\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/recreation-and-community-programming\/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We ride bikes, watch for all the wildlife we can encounter, then after working up a sweat, we cool off at the beach or splash pad.\u201d It&#8217;s a perfect outing that creates lasting memories and allows people to reconnect with nature in the heart of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Manifest Distilling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne of my favorite weekend spots to get a craft cocktail is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manifestdistilling.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manifest Distilling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located next to the Veterans Memorial Arena,\u201d suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jordanmixson.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordan Mixson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jordanmixson_\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floridian blogger and photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt&#8217;s one of the hidden gems in walking distance after attending a concert or show. Manifest exclusively uses their own spirits to make distinctive minimalist cocktails in their cocktail room that are expertly balanced that you won&#8217;t find anywhere in town.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Memorial Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Krancer, event and landscape photographer from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kramkranphoto.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kram Kran Photo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shares, \u201cMy favorite activity in Jacksonville is walking around <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/memparkjax.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorial Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoying the scenery. It is peaceful yet full of life at the same time. You can see slices of life from all walks of life there. The park, designed by famed architects, the Olmsted brothers, is celebrating its 100th year this year. Very thankful to have this great place of tranquility and art for all to enjoy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110.jpg\" alt=\"Kram Kran Photo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Reprint-Resize-110-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kramkranphoto.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kram Kran Photo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Sandwich shops and photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">&#8220;My favorite thing to do in Jacksonville is to grab lunch from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.subculturedsubs.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Sub Cultured<\/a>, a hole in the wall sandwich shop in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/87497\/FL\/Atlantic-Beach\/Mayport\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Mayport<\/a>, and head to the St. John&#8217;s Ferry to catch a ride over to Ft. George Island,&#8221; says Jacksonville local, Julie, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julieryanphotography.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Julie Ryan Photograph<\/a>y. &#8220;From there you&#8217;re a few minutes of driving to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/learn\/boneyard-beach\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Big Talbot Island&#8217;s Boneyard Beach<\/a>. A windy walk through tall and thick coastal trees takes you out to the beach, scattered in driftwood, it&#8217;s beautiful and peaceful. A unique and scenic journey to a hidden gem off the beaten path and surely not a bad place to enjoy a sandwich or snap a few photos.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the excitement of Jacksonville, Florida with its myriad of activities, perfect for visitors and locals alike. From picturesque parks to thrilling water sports, Jacksonville offers something for everyone, whether you&#8217;re a long-time resident or just moved into a Jacksonville apartment. 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