The heart of culture and entertainment in Northeast Florida, the central courtyard is always abuzz with something new and wonderful. It hosts over 600 events each year, and the reason is clear. Jacksonville landing is instantly elevated by the gently flowing St John’s River that winds its way along beside it, viewable from the plethora of waterfront restaurants serving up delectable, mouth watering, and varied cuisine. The Mavericks Live nightclub is also your best bet for a wildly fun night out grooving to insanely good music and sharing laughter over good drinks.

Legions of baseball fans head to the landing for its 9 acre baseball field, and performing arts buffs fill the seats in the opulently decorated Florida theatre, designed in a fantastical 1920s style to preserve the heritage of the stylish movie “palaces” of the past. Grab your loved ones for a picnic by the Friendship Fountain, one of the largest self-contained fountains ever built, shooting 3,500 to 6,500 gallons of water per minute to 100 feet into the air. 265 lights cast a shimmering splendour over the whole scene, making the whole moment a magical and unforgettable one.

There are several museums at Jackson Landing to expand your mind and inspire your heart. The MOCA museum exhibits art created after 1960s by both national and international artists. The LaVIlla museum is another special museum that you are unlikely to find anywhere else in Florida, presenting African-American culture and heritage in a uniquely creative way. As the name suggests, the landing is just the beginning of your journey of adventure and fun exploration that awaits.