Ready for a summer getaway that won’t break the bank? Pack up the car and head to Jacksonville! With 22 miles of white-sand beaches, budget-friendly lodging and plenty of free and low-cost things to do, Jacksonville is the perfect road trip destination to add to your summer bucket list. Whether you're traveling solo, with friends or the whole family, affordable fun is waiting in Jacksonville.
Taste Jacksonville like a local on the Mayport Shrimp Trail! Check in at five participating restaurants on the Visit Jax app to earn prizes like tickets to a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball game with a chance to throw out the first pitch. Dive into the trail below!
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Downtown Jacksonville as fireworks light up the skyline and reflect over the St. Johns River for a stunning city celebration starting at 9 pm on July 4.
Reel in the fun at the 45th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, July 10-19 at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp. Catch exciting competitions and enjoy the food festival, boatique (no, that’s not a typo) and plenty of family-fun activities.
Don’t miss the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ Tunes & Blooms, a lively after-hours summer concert series filled with themed music nights, crafts, games, giveaways and more. Find all the details and dates below.
