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DOWNTOWN

Sitting next to the St. Johns River and bustling with historic architecture, beautiful street art and murals, major museums, music theatres, world-class dining, craft breweries, modern convention hotels, top sporting venues and a vibrant nightlife scene, Downtown Jacksonville is Northeast Florida’s urban hub and a must-see destination for visitors.

The Downtown Riverwalk is perfect for a stroll or a jog and one of our famous skyline photographs. Visitors can access Downtown via boat and can paddle or kayak off public launch ramps. If spectator sports are your thing, the Jacksonville Jaguars play Downtown at the Sports Complex. Downtown Museums include the Ritz Theatre & La Villa Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and the Museum of Science & History.

To get around Downtown, use the Skyway or ride the St. Johns River Taxi & Tours, both offer great views of the city and the St. Johns River. Downtown Ambassadors are always nearby ready to give directions and suggestions to visitors: spot them by their bright orange shirts. For more information visit: downtownjax.org.

@chasing_jax_sun Bring your flip-flops and pack the sunscreen. Jacksonville has 22 miles of wide, relaxing beaches with majestic sunrises and star-filled nights. At the beaches, visitors will find plenty to do with fun water activities, delicious local restaurants, nightlife hotspots, boutiques and oceanfront hotels and resorts blending into the scene without crowding shoreline views.

The Jacksonville coastline is made up of four quaint neighborhoods, each with its own distinct vibe. There is Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and historic Mayport Village. Our coastal communities are a great place to surf, paddleboard, kayak, surf, boat, swim, fish and walk over water at the newly reconstructed Jacksonville Beach Pier. There is plenty of free parking at the beaches and two city-owned lots that seasonally charge a small fee.