Highest-rated things to do in Jacksonville, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Jacksonville, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Jacksonville using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Mandarin Park
- Rating: 4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 14780 Mandarin Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#29. 121 Financial Ballpark
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
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#28. Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 300 Water St. Jacksonville, Florida
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#27. Bold City Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 2670 Rosselle St. Ste 7 Jacksonville, Florida
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#26. Fort George Island Cultural State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: State Road A1A Jacksonville, Florida
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#25. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Address: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
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#24. The Avenues
- Rating: 4/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 10300 Southside Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida
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#23. Castaway Island Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 2885 San Pablo Rd. South Jacksonville, Florida
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#22. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
- Rating: 4/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 333 North Laura St. James Weldon Johnson Park Jacksonville, Florida
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#21. Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Address: 2 Imeson Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#20. Friendship Fountain
- Rating: 4/5 (311 reviews)
- Address: 1015 Museum Cir Jacksonville, Florida
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#19. Huguenot Memorial Park
- Rating: 4/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 10980 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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#18. EverBank Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (526 reviews)
- Address: 1 Everbank Stadium Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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#17. Museum of Science and History
- Rating: 4/5 (488 reviews)
- Address: 1025 Museum Cir Jacksonville, Florida
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#16. Fort Caroline National Memorial
- Rating: 4/5 (328 reviews)
- Address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#15. Jacksonville Arboreteum & Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Address: 1445 Millcoe Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#14. Riverside/Avondale Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Address: 2623 Herschel St. Jacksonville, Florida
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#13. Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#12. The Florida Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Address: 128 East Forsyth St. Jacksonville, Florida
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#11. Riverwalk
- Rating: 4/5 (231 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Museum Cir Jacksonville, Florida
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#10. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (611 reviews)
- Address: 500 Wonderwood Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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#9. Atlantic Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (640 reviews)
- Address: 800 Seminole Road Jacksonville, Florida
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#8. Riverside Arts Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- Address: 715 Riverside Park Place Jacksonville, Florida
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#7. Little Talbot Island State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (695 reviews)
- Address: 12157 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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#6. Big Talbot Island State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Address: State Road A1A North Jacksonville, Florida
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#5. St Johns Town Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Address: 4663 River City Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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#4. Kingsley Plantation
- Rating: 4.5/5 (737 reviews)
- Address: 11676 Palmetto Ave. Ft George Island Jacksonville, Florida
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#3. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,206 reviews)
- Address: 829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
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#2. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,291 reviews)
- Address: 370 Zoo Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida
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#1. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rating: 5/5 (1,615 reviews)
- Address: 1860 Starratt Road Jacksonville, Florida
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
