ENTERTAINMENT

Northeast Florida residents enjoy everything you’d expect to find in a major metropolitan area.

Shopping

Jacksonville offers shopping excursions for any taste. Those looking for the perfect bargain need look no further than one of the many outlet centers in Northeast Florida. Vintage items and antiques in the eclectic Five Points and upscale chic and trendy boutiques in San Marco and Avondale complement the latest in must-have retail at The Avenues Mall, River City Marketplace, Orange Park Mall, Regency Square Mall and the newest hot spot, the St. Johns Town Center.

                                                Dining & Nightlife

With our proximity to the ocean, one would think fresh seafood is our best seller. And it is, but Jacksonville offers so much more. From Southern-fried chicken to sushi, steak or barbecue, Jacksonville has a restaurant to satisfy every taste and every budget. When the day's work or touring is done and you have enjoyed a delicious, it's time to be entertained. Whether you want live theatre, feel like dancing or would like to visit one of our local watering holes, great nightlife can always be found in Jacksonville.

Festivals

Northeast Florida’s event calendar is packed year-round with events celebrating holidays, history and a diversity of cultures. Music lovers will not want to miss the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, one of our most well-known annual events. One of the largest jazz events in the world, this three-day celebration has featured such wide-ranging jazz and blues influences as Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Guy, Harry Connick, Jr., Grover Washington, Jr., Robert Cray Band, Kenny G, Manhattan Transfer and Spyro Gyra.

Grab your passport and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of different nations at the World of Nations Celebration or Fiesta Playera in the summertime. For those with an appetite for seafood, the Shrimp Festival of Fernandina Beach is a must-see.

Jacksonville was also once known as the “Hollywood” of silent films. The city continues to celebrate its film industry with an annual Film Festival, including both independent and big-budget movie premieres.