Has this place gone to the dogs? You bet! Check out Dog Wood Park, one of America's Best Dog Parks, according to Dog Fancy magazine. This 42-acre swim and play park is completely fenced in for safety. You and your canine friends will love it!
It's a real scene at the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival every May, where some of the greatest regional and national jazz acts get together for memorable jams. Multiple stages, plus the Wine Down Tasting Experience and the Art in the Heart Downtown juried art show happen at the same time.
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.