Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Jacksonville

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Jacksonville. This list contains 17 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Sunflower Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I totally love this Sunflower Mural painted by Brenda Kato and Mary Allegretti!! I happened to be in the neighborhood and saw this awesome mural and just had to jump out and take a selfie. It obviously took a lot of time and creativity to put together this work of art. I will definitely be showing o...
5.00 (82 reviews)
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Explore Jax Core
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 I wanted to do something special to celebrate my birthday with my sister friends and decided to give Explore Jax Core a try. From the moment I spoke to Yolanda she wowed me with her professionalism and presentation. She took us to our destination then we toured downtown Jax. She was very informative...
5.00 (36 reviews)
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Jack's Christmas Light Spectacular
Tourist attraction
👍👍 i love the lights jack has put up!!!! they are overall amazing and the nicest community especially raising money for charity! LOVE THE LIGHT SHOW
5.00 (21 reviews)
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Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall
Historical landmark
This landmark granite monument wall memorializes more than 1,500 local American war veterans.
4.90 (94 reviews)
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Theodore Roosevelt Area at Timucuan Preserve
Nature preserve
Tranquil nature area featuring miles of woodland trails, a bird observation platform & restrooms.
4.80 (136 reviews)
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Mandarin Museum and Historical Society
History museum
In addition to exploring the region's history, this quaint riverside museum showcases local artists.
4.80 (135 reviews)
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Rex, the Beach Blvd Dinosaur
Historical landmark
👍👍 Rex could slap my mama and steal my wife and kids and I would thank him for it. He is truly an inspiration and frankly my reason for living. Every day I wake up and pray that my errands may lead me to drive through Beach Blvd, so I may sneak just a glimpse of his shining orange visage. As I drive b...
4.80 (64 reviews)
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Boone Park South
Park
👍👍 The most beautiful Park in the city. If you explore the extent we will find it is mystical and fun for all ages. I cannot overestimate this
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Jessie Ball DuPont Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful, I got married here!!
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Riverwalk Brooklyn, Jacksonville
Park
👍👍 Great view of Downtown Jacksonville. The nearby restaurants give it an extra touch.
4.70 (75 reviews)
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Stellers Gallery
Art gallery
4.70 (15 reviews)
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Raymond E. Davis Park
Park
👍👍 Very safe and clean family fun park.
4.60 (71 reviews)
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Native Park #1
Park
👍👍 An amazing example of how you can bring homegrown wilderness into a populated Urban/Suburban area. The trails are fun to walk, it's a very relaxing and rejuvenating(and quiet) environment to recharge in. It may be small but it showcases several native plantings with a whole host of all sorts of nati...
4.60 (56 reviews)
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Cancer Survivor's Park
Park
👍👍 The Cancer Survivor’s Park is easy to access and fun to explore. The mini bridges and messages of hope and encouragement along with a unique sculpture make it worth a visit.
4.60 (39 reviews)
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Museum of Southern History
Museum
🫤 The whole museum has zero mentions of slavery and the curator tried to tell me that you can't prove Nathan Bedford Forrest was the first Grand Wizard of the Klan. I promise you can. Parents beware, this museum genuinely thinks the wrong side won the Civil War. The second star is for the Lincoln cas...
4.50 (66 reviews)
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Acosta Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 I love the Acosta bridge but what I stumbled upon today was shocking... Bridges unite us not divide us😐
4.50 (33 reviews)
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Gardens at Trout River Plaza
Garden
👍👍 My 3 year old son had a blast!! Enjoyed himself for hours!
4.50 (23 reviews)
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