Union Progressive Baptist Church

Rock out to some of the best Christian metal and more at Murray Hill Theatre, Jacksonville's premier Christian Rock venue. The all-ages club includes a cafe, professional recording studio and a state of the art sound and light system. A smoke- and alcohol-free nightlife environment.

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.

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.