Jacksonville in a day
A one-day plan for Jacksonville: the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, the Riverwalk, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Atlantic Beach. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Map: 1 days
Jacksonville in 1 day
Day 1
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Art museum on the St. Johns River with a collection from antiquity to modern, and formal gardens.
Jacksonville Riverwalk
Networks of waterfront paths on both banks of the St. Johns River, with views of the skyline and the bridges.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Zoo on the Trout River with African and Asian animals, a large botanical garden, and a children's area.
Atlantic Beach
Small coastal city east of Jacksonville with a wide beach, a pier at Jacksonville Beach nearby and relaxed seaside restaurants.
Watch: Jacksonville in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Jacksonville
March to May and October to November have the warmest pleasant weather for the beaches, riverfront and zoo. Summers are hot, humid and stormy, and hurricane season runs from June to November. Winters are mild with the occasional cold snap, and the Jacksonville Jaguars play at home from September to January.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Jacksonville on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Jacksonville on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Jacksonville on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Jacksonville with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Jacksonville
- The beaches at Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach are about 25 km east of downtown, so a car or ride share is easiest.
- The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is best in the morning, before the animals rest in the afternoon heat.
- The Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks are linked by the Main Street Bridge and are pleasant for an evening walk with skyline views.
- The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is closed on Mondays, so check opening days before planning a visit.
- Summer is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, so plan outdoor stops for the morning.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Atlantic Beach: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens: bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacksonville Riverwalk: DeusXFlorida, CC BY 2.0
- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: unknown author, PD
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
