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Fun Jacksonville, FL Attractions

With its mild climate, gorgeous skyline, friendly locals and wide array of attractions, you'll find plenty of things to enjoy and do in Jacksonville. Ramada Conference Center Mandarin in Jacksonville is perfectly located to provide you with enough natural beauty to provide a respite from the busy city while being just minutes away from the Jacksonville, FL attractions and business locales that brought you to this beautiful Florida city in the first place.

Things to Do In Jacksonville

Whether you're in town for a conference at our hotel, a business meeting at headquarters, visiting friends or family or taking a much-needed vacation to the Sunshine State, you'll find that Jacksonville offers her fair share of fun diversions for every taste and budget. Whether you love outdoor recreation such as water sports, fishing or golf, look forward to time on the beach, love Florida art and culture, can't wait to go shopping at the St. Johns Town Center, or can't get enough of professional sports, Jacksonville provides something fun for everyone.

Sports, Sports and More Sports

We are definitely a town of sports fans. And who could blame us? Let's see. We've got the Jacksonville Jaguars who make their home at the Everbank Field in downtown Jacksonville; the Minor League Baseball Jacksonville Suns; and of course, The Players Championship at Sawgrass. And that's just the beginning.

Arts, Entertainment and Events

There's a whole lot of art and entertainment going on in Jacksonville. While you're here, check the schedule at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena for acts like Steve Harvey, Keith Urban and Cirque du Soleil. The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a gorgeous state-of-the-art facility where you can catch everything from appearances by TLC's Cake Boss and touring Broadway musicals like Cats to amazing performances by The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and critically acclaimed dance troupes. And of course, the beloved Prime Osborn Convention Center always has something exciting in store for guests and visitors alike, including arts and antiques shows, college fairs, Quiltfest, Florida Black Expo and the Jacksonville Home and Patio Show.

Waterways & Beaches

A coastal town situated near the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville offers all kinds of water activities. Whether you're looking for a fun day of swimming and sunning at Jacksonville Beach or Atlantic Beach; catching a big one during a tour courtesy of Backwater Fishing Adventures or the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier; or cruising the waters with the help of Kayak Amelia, our waters offer something fun for everyone.

More Jacksonville, FL Attractions

Still look for more places to go and things to see? Check out our amazing outdoor parks, educational museums and historical attractions everyone in your group will love.

For help with an itinerary, directions to attractions or advice on the best things to do for you, please feel free to check in with the friendly and knowledgeable front desk staff at the Ramada Conference Center Mandarin in Jacksonville.