Summertime in Jacksonville, Florida
There are always fun things to do in Jacksonville during the summer.
Local picks:
The Jacksonville zoo, you can enjoy a stroll around the park on foot or enjoy the train ride while being educated on the amazing animals and their origins. Price Info � $8 adults; $6.50 seniors (65-plus); $5 children (3-12)
Metropolitan Park and Marina is a recreational facility offering a variety of picnic areas, full docking facilities, children play areas and a 2400 square foot stage. Metropolitan Park & Marina Jacksonville 904-759-2758
MOSH-Museum of Science & History, features exhibits and hands on art displays and fun filled exploration into the arts. Hands on experience can include the Civil war, ocean life, Florida history and more. The museum also has a planetarium that both parents and children can enjoy exploring. www.themosh.org 904-396-6674
Tree Hill Nature Center is a 40 acre wilderness, great for hiking and wildlife observation. There are four nature trails that visitors can take that leads into the southern, mixed hardwood forest with close-ups of native flora and fauna. Hours âÂ?¢ Mon – Sat 8:30am to 5pmhttp://www.treehill.org/
Adventure Landing Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s adventure landing offers a variety of fun filled water activities for children of all ages during these hot summer days. Shipwreck island water park includes, tube riders, hydro half pipe, a lazy river and more. 904-771-2803
Alhambra Theatre has been serving the best of professional Broadway shows and dining for 35 years. You can enjoy Broadway style musicals, and comedies followed by a complete buffet meal on Tuesdays through Sunday evenings with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. 904-641-1212
The Florida Theatre ‘Summer Movie Classics’ Sundays at 2pm June 25-September 3 2006 Single admission $5
Call 904-355-ARTS or log on to
Floridatheatre.com or ticketmaster.com
Boomtown Subterranean in the heart of downtown Jacksonville is a restaurant and performance space specializing fusion cuisine, offering live music, poetry and independent theatre. 904-632-0009
For more great things to do in Jacksonville log onto www.jaxevent.com
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