The St. Johns River basin defines the Jacksonville area, and is teaming with history and culture. Learn more about its beginnings at the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. The museum and historical park includes a typical Mandarin homestead, including a restored farmhouse, barn and sawmill.
Dine on gourmet food by a popular local chef and enjoy a professionally produced play on a romantic date at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre. The institution has the distinction of being the oldest continually operating dinner theater in the United States.
The African American experience in film, art, music and more takes center stage at the Ritz Theatre, a premier cultural institution in downtown Jacksonville. Popular events include the Black History Film Series, the Ritz Youth Oratorical Competition, and Amateur Night at the Ritz.
Ready for an adventure? Then head over to Adventure Landing, where you'll have all the fun of a huge theme park, in a smaller package that you can experience in a day. This mini theme park attraction includes a water park, game room, go carts and putt putt golf course. Best of all, it's located right off Beach Blvd.