From the gorgeous, year-round weather and sandy beaches to the vibrant downtown and world-class museums, there’s a lot to love about living in Jacksonville. But with all the packing and reorganizing you’ve done with help from Allied’s Family Moving Guide, you’ve had little time to research what your new hometown has to offer.
So, if you’re relocating to Jacksonville and looking to jump into “The River City” culture, you’ll quickly discover there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
- The PLAYERS Championship
- Sports Fans. We’re home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, the Gator Bowl and the annual Florida-Georgia football game, not to mention plenty of golf, tennis, basketball, arena football and baseball events year round. The region also boasts 70-plus public and private golf courses as well as The PLAYERS championship tournament in May.
- Jacksonville Beach
- Water Lovers. From the majestic St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and numerous marshes and lakes, it’s easy to soak up the sun in Jacksonville. Head to Atlantic, Neptune or Jacksonville beaches, where you can play, swim, snorkel or just work on your tan. Need more adventure? Surfing and kayaking opportunities abound throughout the area.
- Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
- Arts & Culture Gurus. Jacksonville’s arts and cultural community includes excellent museums, boutique galleries and performing arts galore. Discover places like Jacksonville’s historic The Florida Theatre, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and more.
- Foodies. Northeast Florida cuisine is nothing if not diverse. Choose from chic bistros, down-home fish camps and everything in between! Check out Yelp for a list of Jacksonville’s best restaurants.

Avondale Shopping District
- Shopaholics. Need some retail therapy? Hunt for bargains at one of the many outlet centers in Northeast Florida. Find something vintage at the antique shops in Riverside/Five Points. Shop ‘till you drop in the San Marco district or the Avondale area. The Avenues, Orange Park and Regency Square malls feature traditional indoor shopping while the new St. Johns Town Center offers a unique, upscale outdoor shopping experience.
Written by David Shapiro, a guest blogger for What’s Up Jacksonville who works with Allied Van Lines as a relocation expert. Professionals interested in guest blogging can write to [email protected].
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