Most of us know Jazz music originated in New Orleans, but how many of you know that Jacksonville emerged as an African-American cultural exchange partner with New Orleans? Decades after…
It’s no secret that there’s an unending stream of things to do in the city of Jacksonville. But if you’ve already blown your budget this month or you're saving up…
1. Hangout in These Two Neighboring Park’s - Alexandria Oaks & Brown L. Whatley Memorial Park Alexandria Oaks Park Alexandria Oaks Park. Alexandria Oaks Park. Brown L. Whatley Memorial Park…
We sat down with Rex for an exclusive interview and photoshoot this week. Once again, we're impacted by Rex's bravery and persistence. Read below for the full interview. Explore Jax:You've been…
1. Drink Coffee and read books at Chamblin's Uptown Books Actionable Item:Grab a coffee and a bagel at the cafe inside Chamblin's Uptown Books. Then make your way to the…
This Explore idea is all about experiencing Jacksonville's seaside. Whether that's crossing the St Johns river in a ferry boat, eating locally caught seafood, or walking on black rocks at…
One year ago, Explore Jacksonville ventured out to a little island under the Mathews bridge called Exchange Club Island Park. Below is a story of how it went. We didn’t…
Mayport Road stretches a little over three miles and connects Mayport Village and Mayport Naval Station to the rest of Jacksonville. If you’ve ever driven to Hannah Park coming from…
Jacksonville Beach has a longstanding culture of surfers and skaters. In this Explore Idea, we cover all of the places that embody the unique Jax Beach surf and skater vibes.…