Things to do in Jacksonville Florida

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Jacksonville Jaguars / Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium underwent a $63 million renovation in 2003 for Super Bowl XXXIX. Among the additions were the Terrace Suite, a 25,000-square-foot sports bar called the Bud Zone, , two new state of the art scoreboards, and newly renovated clubs and suites. For information about tours, visit http://www.jaguars.com/

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville Campus. Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. Mayo Clinic staff members work together to meet patients’ needs to provide comprehensive diagnosis, understandable answers and effective treatment. Visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/

Jacksonville Beach. Located east of Jacksonville, Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville Beach is blessed with miles of white sandy beaches. Town treasures include great dining, shopping, art galleries, an 18-hole municipal golf course, family entertainment, festivals, and concerts. You can also rent various items from Rent Beach Stuff to make your visit even more enjoyable and unique. For more information visit http://www.visitjacksonvillebeaches.com, www.rentbeachstuff.com and http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org.

Springing the Blues Music Festival. Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family. Held at Jacksonville Beach, Florida's Oceanfront SeaWalk Pavilion on the first weekend of April every year, the Festival is adjacent to the Quality Suites Oceanfront Jacksonville Beach. Our all-suites hotel features resort lodgings and amenities like complimentary hot buffet breakfast, high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel, a sparking outdoor pool as well as an onsite gym and business center. We’re just steps away from the beach, great dining, and dozens of local attractions, like the Blues Music Festival. Visit http://www.springingtheblues.com/  [Top]

Sawgrass Country Club. Sawgrass Country Club features 27 holes of championship golf, designed by noted course architect, Ed Seay of Palmer Course Design. Consistently ranked in the top 100 courses to play and among the "Best in State" by Golf Digest, subscribers also rated Sawgrass in the top 10 courses in terms of service. For more information visit http://www.sawgrasscountryclub.com/golf.html

Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club. Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club is one of the finest golf courses located inside the Sawgrass community. Nestled in beautiful Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club at Sawgrass boasts an active membership and friendly, professional staff that make it an ideal setting to entertain family, friends or clients. http://www.pontevedragolfandcc.com/home/index.php  [Top]

Gator Bowl. The Toyota Gator Bowl is truly more than a football game. December 26th through January 1st provides a week full of parties, activities, and attractions for fans of all ages. All of the excitement comes to a head on January 1st at Jacksonville's Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, where the New Year is rung in with America's most exciting Bowl Game. http://www.gatorbowl.com/tgb/

St. Augustine. The City of St. Augustine is the nation's oldest permanently occupied European settlement, having been founded by the Spanish in 1565. The heart of the city is its downtown boutique shopping on St. George Street with most of the historic buildings located within a few blocks of this area as well as the Castillo de San Marcos Fort. http://www.ci.st-augustine.fl.us/  [Top]

Jacksonville Zoo. Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth's wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is growing and changing daily as demonstrated by the new $14 million “Range of the Jaguar” exhibit and the children’s “Play Park”. Visit http://www.jaxzoo.org/

Marineland. Marineland in St. Augustine, the world’s first oceanarium, invites the public to create lasting memories at the Dolphin Conservation Center. Choose from a variety of interactive programs ranging from those in which land-loving guests can enjoy dolphins up-close to the opportunity to glide into the dolphins’ aquatic world from a sloping beach and swim with Marineland’s gentle residents. http://www.marineland.net/

Jacksonville Landing. Located along the beautiful north bank of the St. Johns River, this gem of North Florida is the ultimate place to live life to the fullest. From elegant river view dining to exclusive nightclubs buzzing with excitement to outdoor concerts to shopping for the entire family, The Landing has it all. http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/  [Top]