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Things to Do While Visiting Jacksonville

We love when you visit campus, but we know that you also enjoy taking your student out to see all of the exciting things that this exciting area has to offer.  So, here's a list of just some of the great things for you to check out with your family the next time you're here!

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
The Cummer Museum features changing exhibits of top contemporary artists and fine and varied permanent collections. The museum is also famous for its gardens. College Students with ID are Free between 1:30pm and 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday. Call to verify other pricing and hours: 356-6857. Visit www.cummer.org for details. The Cummer is located at 829 Riverside Avenue.

Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum's new facility is in Hemming Plaza at 333 North Laura Street. Students (with current ID): $5, Children under 2: FREE, Wednesday evenings (5pm – 9pm): FREE Sundays: FREE for families. Children under the age of 18 and accompanying adults are free. For information on any exhibit or activity call 366-6911. Call to verify Hours & Pricing. Visit www.mocajacksonville.org for details.

Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
The Museum of Science and History includes a the Alexander Brest Planetarium and is family friendly. Many exhibits are hands-on and change regularly. Call 396-7062 for information and to verify Hours & Pricing. 1025 Museum Circle on the Southbank Riverwalk by Friendship Fountain.  Visit www.themosh.org for details. 

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is sure to be a hit with family members of all ages! For more information call 757-4463 or 757-4462. Call to verify Hours,Touring Exhibits & Pricing. For details, check out www.jaxzoo.org.

Adventure Landing
Jacksonville's family entertainment center includes a seasonal waterpark/waterpool PLUS year round minigolf, go carts, laser tag and arcade! The park is open Sun – Thurs 10am – 10pm. Fri – Sat: 10am – midnight. For information call 246-4386. Call to verify Hours,dates of waterpark & pricing. For details, visit www.adventurelanding.com.

Alhambra Dinner Theatre
Evening and matinee performances available. Tickets range from $39 - $49 per person. Call 641-1212 for more information and show dates/performance schedules. For more information, visit: http://www.alhambradinnertheatre.com/

Kayak Amelia
Guided Kayak / Nature Tours are planned to go with the current and start with a short instruction on land. You will then paddle to a sandbar for a snack and swim in warm weather. Then paddle to the take out location. Along the way the guides describe the salt marsh eco-system, critters and local history. Call for per person fees (includes all gear and a snack) OR create your own adventure and rent a canoe or kayak. Kayak Amelia supplies the kayak or canoe, PFD's, paddles and map. Call 251-0016 for more information or viit www.kayakamelia.com.

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