10 Free Things To Do In Jacksonville

Metro Jacksonville · January 20, 2014, 03:00:02 AM

10 Free Things To Do In Jacksonville

If you live in Jacksonville, then you already know—there is always something to do here. But going out with friends or planning a day with the family doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you have more options than you think. Here is a list of ten fun activities and popular attractions in Duval County. Best of all? They are free of charge.

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KenFSU · January 20, 2014, 08:59:38 AM

Fun article, I really enjoyed it.

Would also throw in:

1) Cummer Museum & Gardens - Free every Tuesday from 4-9, and free on the first Saturday of each month.
2) Main Library. Great place to spend the day, and I believe they also have free children's shows and free movie screenings.

Bill Hoff · January 20, 2014, 12:25:04 PM

Karpeles Manuscript Museum is next to the Springfield Disc Golf Course, another free & popular amentity. Two for one. : )

I'd also add Jacksonville Arboretum, Riverside Arts Market, RAM Ride, & Community First Saturdays.

thelakelander · January 20, 2014, 12:43:50 PM

Great work, Kristen!

I need to get out and visit the Arboretum. That's one of the few local places I still have not physically visited as of yet.

Keith-N-Jax · January 20, 2014, 07:22:56 PM

Great article. Is there any place besides online that advertise these places? Cant tell you how many times I have driven by Sally Corp and had no idea what it was. We have some great places all over Jax that people do not know exist.

jaxlore · January 21, 2014, 03:59:36 PM

good article. I have heard about the goldenrod trail but never made the connection it was at UNF.

Keith-N-Jax · January 21, 2014, 09:22:52 PM

I would love to go out in the boats.

thelakelander · January 21, 2014, 10:18:32 PM

I knew UNF was in the middle of a swamp but I wasn't aware they had a nature trail system until now.

jaxjags · May 09, 2017, 02:27:08 PM

Technically not Jax, but the nature trials/bike path and beaches at Big and Little Talbot Islands is some on the nicest on the East Coast.

Tacachale · May 09, 2017, 02:30:22 PM

Quote from: jaxjags on May 09, 2017, 02:27:08 PM
Technically not Jax, but the nature trials/bike path and beaches at Big and Little Talbot Islands is some on the nicest on the East Coast.

Those are in Jax - and yes they are amazing.

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WHO: VEGA STRING QUARTET

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WHEN: 7:30 pm.

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