Jacksonville Landing

No visit to Jacksonville would arguably be complete without some time spent at the Jacksonville Landing. Found on the north banks of the St. John's River in the heart of the downtown area, the Jacksonville Landing is a bustling shopping, dining, and entertainment complex that is often compared to such venues as the South Street Seaport in New York City and the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. More than 300 events take place at the Landing in Jacksonville every year, which lends to its status as a premier attraction, and since a couple nightclubs can be found here, the fun doesn't stop once the sun goes down. Even if you don't manage to catch one of the special events at Jacksonville Landing, your visit will still likely be rewarding, especially if you're hungry or have the shopping bug.

The Jacksonville Landing attracts locals and visitors alike to the city's north bank Riverwalk on a daily basis, partly because of the fact that it features some of the city's best restaurants. Whether you're looking to grab lunch or you are heading out for dinner, the Landing in Jacksonville is a good bet, as it boasts both a food court and some full-service restaurants. If you're lucky, you'll get a table with some good views of the St. John's River when dining at the Landing. When you're not enjoying a satisfying meal at the Landing in Jacksonville, you can always hit the shops to see what you can find. There are more than 65 Jacksonville Landing stores to choose from, and while some are name brand stores that you are bound to recognize, others are local retailers that offer a more unique shopping experience.

The Landing in Jacksonville is one of the best destinations in town for those who are looking to enjoy a little nightlife, thanks in part to the Twisted Martini, which is one of the best clubs in the land. When you're not tearing it up on the dance floor at one of the clubs, you might find yourself kicking back and enjoying one of the many live concerts that are held at the Landing in Jacksonville. On weekends, live concerts figure among the events at Jacksonville Landing, and these concerts can feature anything from rock music to jazz. Speaking of jazz, the Jacksonville Landing is one of the venues for the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which takes place in May. While music is the focus of many events at Jacksonville Landing, others events feature art, or revolve around interests such as baseball cards.

Checking out the schedule at the Landing is always a good idea when planning your Jacksonville vacation, and even if a special event isn't going on during your visit, you're bound to have a good time here. It's hard to argue with a relaxing dinner on the banks of the river, and if you're up for it, you might explore the south bank Riverwalk when looking for things to do. Found just across the river from the Landing, the south bank Riverwalk is ideal for languid strolls, and it's illuminated fountain is quite a sight to see come nightfall. There's almost always something going on along the river in downtown Jacksonville regardless of the time of year, and more often than not, at the center of all the action are the two main Riverwalks, which is why they figure among the city's top attractions.