COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
- Edward Walters College, Duval County, FL
- Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Duval County, FL
- Jacksonville University, Duval County, FL
- Jones College, Jacksonville, Duval County FL
- Trinity Baptist College, Duval County, FL
- University of North Florida, Duval County, FL
MEDICAL FACILITIES
MUSEUMS
Jacksonville Museum of Science and History MOSH is the place to go to learn of astronomy, history, physical science and natural science. There are exciting exhibits at this fantastic museum. It is a great place to take the entire family. At the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum you can climb the 165-tower and when you finally reach the top you will have some very beautiful views of Jacksonville. There are shipwreck artifacts and information about St. Augustine’s past in the museum that you can look at and interactive exhibits also. At the Timucuan Preserve/Kinsley Plantation is a 56,000 acre park and it has the Fort Carol National Memorial, hiking, picnicking and a lot more.
Be sure to visit as many of the Jacksonville Museums as you can. They are all excellent and worth spending some hours within their walls for a great cultural experience.
Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art – JMOMA
333 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-366-6911
Cummer Museum of Art and Garden
829 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-356-6857
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
8605 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-757-4463 | 904-757-4315 fax
Museum of Science and History MOSH
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-MOSH
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 829-0745
Timucuan Preserve/Kinsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-3537
NIGHTLIFE
While you are in Jacksonville make every effort to get to Jacksonville Landing. With its amount of restaurants and eateries you can really enjoy the foods. If you like to eat you will be in heaven. You can look up all the fantastic places to go at Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32202 904.353.1188 on this website http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com. If you just wish to relax then try the Tiffany Rose Lounge and sit and drink in comfortable environment or try the Rock n’ Roll Pizz @ Thee Imperial for a fun low key night.
Below we have listed just a few of the places to go to for the Nightlife in Jacksonville. There are many more to go to. So make sure you take in as many as you can. This is a fun town, with great people that like to have a good time. Enjoy all there is to do in the nightlife in the city of Jacksonville.
Kartouche
618 W. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904.475.0009
www.clubkartouche.com
Havana-Jax Cafe
2578 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-399-2262 | 904-399-5553 fax
www.cubalibrebar.com/about.htm
Benny’s Steak and Seafood
2 Independent Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32202
904/301-1014
/www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Rock n' Roll Pizza @ Thee Imperial
325 W. Forsyth St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
904.475.0488
www.theeimperial.com
Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32202
904.353.1188
www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Tiffany Rose Lounge
225 W. Coast Line Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32202
Adam's Mark Hotel
904.358.6800
/www.adamsmark.com
PARKS
- Amelia Island State Park
- Big Talbot Island State Park
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park
- Guana River State Park
- Little Talbot Island State Park
- Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve
Visit Jacksonville's Parks Website
THEATRE
This is one theatre you will want to take the entire family to. It is Northeast Florida’s only large format screen and it shows films suitable for the whole family. Enjoy a show at the World Gold Hall of Fame Imax Theatre. The AlhambraDinner Theatre has been in existence for 35 years. It offers Broadway shows and comedy’s that are put on after a complete buffet meal. They are open on Tuesday through Sunday evenings and on Saturday and Sunday there are matinees. Call ahead for shows at 904-642-1212.
As with all the Theatres in Jacksonville we advise you call ahead to find out what shows are playing when you are in the area. You will also want to purchase your tickets in advance so that you are guaranteed a seat as they do sell out rather quickly.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
300 W. Water Street Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-354-5547 | 1-877-662-6731 toll-free
904-354-9238 fax
FCCJ Artist Series
501 West State Street Room 141
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-3223 | 1-888-860-2929 toll-free
904-632-3266 fax
www.artistseries.fccj.org
Ritz Theatre and La Villa Museum
829 N. Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-5555 | 904-632-5553 fax
www.coj.net/Departments/default.htm
World Gold Hall of Fame Imax Theatre
1 World Golf Place
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904-940-IMAX | 904-940-4390 fax
Alhambra Dinner Theatre
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksovnille, FL 32246
904-641-1212 | 904-642-3505 fax
www.alhambradinnertheatre.com
Florida Theater
128 Forsyth St. Elvis
Jacksonville, FL 32246
JACKSONVILLE'S TOP ATTRACTIONS
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 829-0745 | (904) 808-1248 fax
www.staugustinelighthouse.com
Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art – JMOMA
333 North Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-366-6911 | 904-366-6901 fax
Museum of Science and History MOSH
1025 Museum Circle Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-MOSH | 904-396-5799 fax
The Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-353-1188 | 904-353-1558 fax
www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Budweiser Brewery Tour
111 Busch Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-751-8116 | 904-751-8095 fax
www.budweisertours.com
Fort Caroline National Memorial
12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 641-7155 | (904) 641-3798 fax
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
19 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-1606 | (904) 829-1790 fax
www.ripleys.com/bion/staug.html |
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SHOPPING
Avenues Mall
Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), USA
Five Points
Intersection of Park, Margaret, and Lomax Streets, Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Tel: +1 904 353 1188
Regency Square Mall
9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
Tel +1 904 725 3830
San Marco Square
San Marco and Atlantic Boulevards, Jacksonville, Florida.
St. Augustine Outlet Center
2700 State Road, St. Augustine, Florida, 32092-0748
Tel: +1 904 825 1555
St. Johns Town Center
Gate Parkway and Skinner Lake Drive - Jacksonville, Florida 32246
SPORTS & GOLF
Sports:
Jacksonville - Ranked No. 5 on list of 10 Best Running Cities, by Runner's World magazine, 2001
Professional Sports:
- Jacksonville Jaguars: NFL
- Jacksonville Suns: Minor-League Baseball
JACKSONVILLE'S GOLF
Baymeadows Golf Club, 7981 Baymeadows Cir W, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-5701, semi-private, 18 hole, 7002 yds, Par 72,
CR-73.7, S-130
Champions Club at Julington Creek, The, 1111 Durbin Creek Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259, (904)287-4653, semi-private, 18 hole, 6872 yds, Par 72, CR-72.8, S-126
Cimarrone Golf & Country Club, 2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259, (904)287- 2000, semi-private, 18 hole, 6891 yds, Par 72,
CR-72.7, S-132
Course at Westland, The, 7510 Plantation Bay Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32244, (904)778-4653, semi-private, 18 hole, 6347 yds, Par 71, CR-70.3, S-121
Deer Creek Country Club, 7816 McLaurin Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)363-1507, private, 18 hole, 6702 yds, Par 71, CR-73.1, S-140
Deerwood Country Club, 10239 Golf Club Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)642-5917, private, 18 hole, 6937 yds, Par 72, CR-73.4, S-131
Fiddler's Green Golf Club, C Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32215, (904)778-5245, military, 18 hole, 6643 yds, Par 72, CR-71.0, S-125
Jacksonville Golf Courses and Clubs: Fernandina Beach Golf Club - 2800 Bill Melton Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida (FL), 32034, USA Tel: +1 904 277 7370 - Located in the Mayport area, close to Jacksonville, the Fernandina Beach Golf Club is over 50 years old. With experienced instructors, sandy bunkers, mature trees and reasonably priced golfing fees, the golf course regularly attracts both beginners and more experienced golfers staying in the Jacksonville area. Jacksonville golf course open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club, 13181 Glen Kernan Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904) 646-1116, private, 18 hole, 3454 yds, Par 36, CR-36.0, S-133
Golf Club of Jacksonville, 10440 Tournament Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32222, (904)779-0800, public, 18 hole, 6620 yds, Par 71, CR-71.7, S-129
Grand Haven Golf Club - One Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida (FL), 32137, USA Tel: +1 904 445 2327
The Grand Haven Golf Club is situated in nearby St. Augustine, close to Jacksonville. Famous for being designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, the golf course is particularly attractive, with mature landscaping including lakes. Highlights include natural hazards, challenging holes, golf instructors, practice areas and a driving range. Jacksonville golf course open: daily - 07:30 to 18:00
Hidden Hills Golf Course, 3901 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, (904)641-8121, private, 18 hole, 6892 yds, Par 72, CR-74.0, S-136
Hyde Park Golf Club, 6439 Hyde Grove Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210, (904)786-5410, public, 18 hole, 6468 yds, Par 72, CR-70.6, S-125
Jacksonville Beach Golf Course, 605 S Penman Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32250, (904)247-6184, public, 18 hole, 6510 yds, Par 72, CR-70.1, S-120
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, 3985 Hunt Club Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904)223-6910, private, 18 hole, 6892 yds, Par 72, CR-72.3, S-136
Jacksonville University Golf Course, 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211, (904)744-3950, public, 9 hole, 1873 yds, Par 30, CR-N/A, S-N/A
Mill Cove Golf Club, 1700 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, (904)646-4653, semi-private, 18 hole, 6671 yds, Par 71, CR-71.7, S-129
Naval Air Station Golf Course, Route 17, Jacksonville, FL 32223, (904)542-3095, military, 18 hole, 6734 yds, Par 72, CR-71.7, S-124
Oak Bridge Club at Sawgrass - 276 Alta Mar Drive, Ponte Vedra, Florida (FL), 32082, USA Tel: +1 904 285 5770
The Oak Bridge Club at Sawgrass, close to Jacksonville Beach, is an impressive, championship golf course, with 18 holes, tree-lined fairways, a golf clubhouse and other sporting facilities. Jacksonville golf course open: Tuesday to Sunday – 07:00 to 18:30
Pablo Creek Club, 5660 S San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904)992-6900, private, 18 hole, 7026 yds, Par 72, CR-73.9, S-137
Pine Lakes Golf Course, 153 Northside Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 32218, (904)757-0318, public, 18 hole, 6651 yds, Par 72, CR-71.1, S-127
Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club, 1131 Queens Harbour Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, (904)221-1012, private, 18 hole, 7017 yds, Par 72, CR-74.0, S-138
San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217, (904)733-1511, private, 18 hole,
6625 yds, Par 72, CR-71.6, S-128
Slammer and the Squire Golf Course - 2 World Golf Place, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida (FL), 32092, USA Tel: +1 904 940 6100
The Slammer and the Squire Golf Course stands in the World Golf Village, which is situated on the southern side of Jacksonville. Home to many prestigious golf tournaments throughout the year, this 18-hole golf course has a strong natural feel, with mature landscaping. Jacksonville golf course open: daily - 07:30 to 18:00
South Hampton Golf Club - County Road 210 West, St. Augustine, Florida (FL), 32084, USA | Tel: +1 904 287 7529
The South Hampton Golf Club can be found in St. Augustine, a short drive from Jacksonville. This vast public golf course comprises 18 holes, golf carts and equipment hire and affordable
Timuquana Country Club, 4028 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210, (904)389-0477, private, 18 hole, 6859 yds, Par 72, CR-73.0, S-130
Tournament Players Club - 110 TPC Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (FL), 32082, USA Tel: +1 904 273 3233
The Tournament Players Club, on the south side of Jacksonville, is home to two separate golf courses, attracting experienced golfers from around the area. Complete with a professional golf shop and large clubhouse, the Tournament Players Club is known for regularly hosting the annual Players Championship. Jacksonville golf course open: daily – dawn to dusk
West Meadows Golf Course, 11400 W Meadows Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32221, (904)781-4834, public, 18 hole, 6196 yds, Par 72, CR-68.7, S-110
Windsor Parke Golf Club, 13823 Sutton Park Dr N, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904)223-4653, semi-private, 18 hole, 6765 yds, Par 72,
CR-72.4, S-136
JACKSONVILLE'S TOURS
There are public and private Cruise Charters aboard the Annabelle Lee. It hold up to 150 people. There are public and private charters also on The Lady St. Johns and it hold up to 300 people. Both of these ships have beautiful seating arrangements, full bars, dance floors. There are wonderful outside areas for taking a stroll and dancing under the stars. Both take a cruise down the St. Johns River. For more information visit their website: www.rivercruise.com.
We do recommend that you take a Guided Tour of Jacksonville. The tour guides have alot of information about the city that when you go with them you will learn somuch about the area.
The River Cruises, Inc.
Wharfside Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-23331 | 800-711-3470 ext.7304
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine
P.O. Box 528 St.
Augustine, FL 32085
904-461-1009
Helicopter Tours of St. Augstine
4900 US 1 North
St. Augustine Airport - St. Augustine, FL 32095
904-824-5506
Old City Helicopters
Destination Unlimited Tours
1511 Montana Ave Jacksonville, FL
904-399-2700
www.OldCityHelicopters.com
Worldwide Pilgrimage
1131 N Laura St Jacksonville, FL
904-350-0067
Downtown Jacksonville Tours
www.downtownjacksonville.org
Boat Tours Florida
www.sailmiami.com/Boat_tours/florida.htm
Brewery Tours
www.budweisertours.com/docs/florida.htm
M & M Tours
501 N Ocean St Apt 1404 Jacksonville, FL
904-354-5050 |
