The arts takes center stage at the annual Mandarin Arts Festival every Easter Weekend in the historic community. If it can be created, it's on display here. Browse through paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, sculptures and more. Also featured are a kid's art show, green market and an Easter egg hunt.
An amazing animal sanctuary awaits you at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The animal preserve sits on 110 acres at the mouth of the Trout River and is home to exhibits and attractions that display more than 2,000 exotic animals and 1,500 plant species.
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.