The Top 20 Attractions around Jacksonville
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Jacksonville. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Jacksonville is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
Salt Marsh Viewpoint, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Highlight • Viewpoint
There is an overlook area here at the end of the trail. It looks out over the wetlands and marshes that pour into Saint Johns River. The trail to the …
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Baldwin Trailhead and Park
Highlight • Rest Area
This trailhead for the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail also doubles as a visitor center and small park.
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Sawmill Slough Preserve
Highlight • Forest
The Sawmill Slough Preserve serves as a home to public trails as well as the campus trails for the University of North Florida. The trails are only open to foot-traffic …
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Southbank Riverwalk
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail runs 1.25 miles along the south bank of the Saint Johns River on a nice concrete boardwalk. You'll enjoy a riverfront view along the entire way, with stunning …
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Dutton Island Preserve Nature Trail
Highlight • Trail
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Dutton Island Preserves are really two Timucuan Trail parks – Dutton Island I (Dutton Island Preserve) and Dutton Island II (Dutton Island Expansion Park and Preserve). The preserves are …
Dutton Island Preserves are really two Timucuan Trail parks – Dutton Island I (Dutton Island Preserve) and Dutton Island II (Dutton Island Expansion Park and Preserve). The preserves are …
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Spanish Pond
Highlight • Lake
If all you want to see is water, Spanish Pond can be hit or miss. It is fuller in the wet months, but it always boasts a healthy surrounding ecosystem. …
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Fort Caroline Replica
Highlight • Historical Site
Down the trail from the visitor center you will enjoy more cruel history of French and Spanish settlers. follow the nature trail to experience native floridian wood lands.
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Guana River East Overlook Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Guana River Wildlife Management Area's lookout towers offer stunning views over shallow, saltwater marshes where you might see wading birds like kingfishers and rails. Keep an eye out for …
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Friendship Fountain
Highlight • Monument
The centerpiece of the park is Friendship Fountain, designed by Taylor Hardwick and opened in 1965. Once the world's largest fountain, it can spray water as high as 120 feet. …
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Museum Of Science & History
Highlight • Monument
The Museum of Science & History aims to inspire a love of lifelong learning. With exciting exhibits for all ages, the museum makes history and science fun to learn. There …
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John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge (also known as the Main Street Bridge) is one of the focal points of the Jacksonville skyline. This vertical-lift bridge features sidewalks on both …
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