I went on a free tour of Sally Dark Rides and left feeling like my mind was blown. First of all - I…read morehad no idea this was a huge warehouse in Downtown Jacksonville. Nor did I realize most of the dark rides across the whole world are created and developed here! It was amazing!! Our tour guide led us through the building while showing us all of the stages of creating an epic dark ride. This made me think about amusement parks in a whole different way. The tour was about an hour and was very informative. We asked lots of questions and met people from different departments along the way. Highly recommend booking a free tour and checking this out. It would be great for kids as well!

I need to start b my saying that this part of our trip to Florida was not planned! My 11 yo LOVES…read moreanimatronics, most especially, Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF). He originally wanted to visit a much smaller place in Orlando, which is a one man operation charging $375. It was a bit too far and too expensive for what it was so I decided to do my own research of places he would love, Sally Corporation became the place. I filled out the reservation form online and was told there were no spots available during our time in Florida. I couldn't take no for an answer. I emailed back explaining how much my son wants to be a Robotics Engineer and that we would wait as long as we needed to snag a spot. We got an email back the next day that two spots opened up!!! We made our way downtown and parked for free in the back. We entered to learn that the tour was also FREE...FREE! This facility is HUGE! They are arguably the largest producer of Dark Ride Amusements in the US and don't just make the robotic aspect of the animatronics, but they handle EVERY aspect of the creation and completion. From make up, costumes, design, voices, all of that! We were thrilled to see they had a...yep...FIVE NIGHTS OF FREDDY'S attraction! If you've ever been to he Ripley's in San Antonio, you will see one of their biggest sellers there, a ginormous T-Rex, that's their baby that sells for $90,000! The tour takes you to each department and you are truly immersed in their production. It is an working operation so you get to see the people behind the scenes at work, which was SO DAMN INSPIRING for my 11 yo who has told me for 4 TM years that this is what he wants to do in life. He got to see what his future could be like, which is absolutely priceless. The staff, facilities, location, displays, animatronics, all were 5 stars! Hands down a MUST when in Jacksonville! Come for a 10 or 11am tour and then take the FREE Skyway (Tram) to Hemming Park and Check our Sweet Peet's. Your kids will have the best day ever!

Great experience! There is a lot of new things planned like classes and drum circles. I saw Cat and…read moreshe was super caring, accepting and accurate. The portal is very supportive of women and is a big bonus to the JAX area

From the owner: What makes us unique is that we are right in the hub of the Five Points area, and we have created a…read morehealing environment and space for people of all walks of life to level their life or energy up. We really like to bring like minded and diverse people to our space with the overall idea of up-leveling the consciousness of the world and our beloved community. We are all about positive energy and how we can be the best space for this to come together with that in mind. So, between our healers who work daily inside The Portal from 11-6pm with private clients, to workshops and events we host personally or that we rent out to, our mission is simple…. Let’s all level up in LOVE. The Portal is THAT place !

Every Saturday, from 10-3, under the bridges in Riverside, many of the best food and craft vendors…read morein the area, along with performers, local residents, and Jacksonville's greatest dogs, converge for a great weekend event. RAM is just a vibe. We make this a weekly stop and bring our dogs. There is something for everyone here. The outside lanes are devoted to local food vendors and food trucks respectively. Tons of great bakeries, produce and coffee selections. Inside, art, jewelry, and on stage, local talent weekly. Some of my favorite food vendors are 1748 Bakehouse and Mixed Fillings. The art vendors differ week to week and we've made a few purchases. Most importantly, this is THE highlight of the week for my dogs. They get to mingle with other dogs and people and they smile the entire time we're there. This is THE event to start your weekend in the Jacksonville area. If you haven't been, I highly encourage you to visit RAM.

Great selections. Vibrant place to visit. Many local crafts and artist plus 20+ food trucks.read more

Ya'll still there? Game over and we some hungry Gators…read more.... Got any grub? Dqmn post wants a dissertation.

We got here early and the food is really great. We had the grilled cheese and its good. Then the…read morefish also was delish . Octopus cooked fabulously, very tender. Bang bang shrimp were just that shrimp. The all around best is OnThe Fly Truck. The pork loaded sweet potato planks, awesome. The ahi tuna n spiced cabbage I could eat a bucket of. But the creme of the creme was the Peanut Butter Chocolate Carmel pretzel. It was to die for. Watch me I'm going back for another one. Yes long lines but what do you really expect. Put 12 of the best restaurants in town in a 2 block area and seer what happens

Family went over memorial weekend. There were quite a few interactive exhibits that didn't work…read more The 3rd floor was closed down and the 2nd floor near the planetarium didn't make sense. You can tell the museum is closing down. The shows in the planetarium were great. They were very educational and entertaining. Other than that my other favorite part was the "Currents of Time." Seeing the evolution of the Jacksonville area. I definitely will check out the new location once it's done.

What a happy celebration day for the museum as they transition to a bigger and modern caliber for…read morethe city. I learned that the museum of science is expanding to a new home and it will take some years for the official move and space. Throughout my travels , looking for staples in the community that offer hands on learning, family friendly spaces, and a budgeted treat truly takes time to explore. Today I walked through showcases filled with history from the Victorian era; some relics were plants and photos from the 1970! I hadn't been inside a planetarium in a few years and you still appreciate the wonder when you hear children awe at the science and story telling in front of their eyes. All the staff were incredible , helping answer and questions they had- a major shout out to Vystar credit union as a volunteer partner making the day impactful for the masses. Go visit your museum- science centers- arts locations as we are continuously evolving in science and expanding our living history. Today was special!

We had my grandson birthday party here & the kids really enjoyed themselves. This was my first…read morevisit however I will be bringing my little back. This place here is chill. This a good for kid entertainment for a hour or two.

What a fun time! I like that this place is open so you're able to see children pretty easily. We…read morewere greeted nicely, we used a group on! It was $111 for 7 people. Plus $25 for socks. The jumping area was monitored but the other areas didn't have monitors watching. The bathrooms were clean. And the people at the snack bar were nice.

Primarily an art museum with two excellent gardens - English and an Italian. Loved the gardens and…read morearchitecture of Mrs. Cummer' house turned into a museum. Service: All staff were polite and helpful. Food: there is a diner that offers both inside and outside areas for seating. It was a very impressive museum and gardens and I hope to return soon. In our opinion, one of fairly few reasons to visit Jacksonville.

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is a really nice museum experience and a stellar garden…read moreexperience. Inside is some really interesting art, a kids area and a cafe to enjoy. Different areas are themed and the kids area is really interactive. We did not try the cafe on this visit but I'm sure we will soon. The real star for me was the gardens outside. It was truly a transformative experience. Just beautiful trees and bushes and plants with the St John's River in the background. I highly recommend you see it. They have free days in the summer but it is also well worth the price of admission.

Came up to enjoy some time with my daughter and hang out for a bit. Saw that they already have some…read moretasty fall ciders in the fridge so I decided to enjoy a few. I haven't met Ashton in the past but he was a pleasure to have helping and serving me this evening. He was also playing some great music. The Cure, Morrissey, and so many others along that line. I always enjoy my time here with the wonderful staff. It's always a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter who you are. Also be on the lookout for one of the cutest little Mini Aussies, named Blue, she's a regular up there and seeing her always brings a smile to my face.

There isn't much to dislike about Keg & Coin. I came in yesterday for my kids friends birthday…read moreparty. I had never been but it was awesome. I appreciate the cramped setup and darkness that made me feel like I was in a 90s arcade. I was also pleasantly surprised to see all the free games for Mondays. Tetris, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Time Crisis 3 were all free to play on Monday. In addition there are a ton of other great old games. Killer Queen was cool and I liked some of the other more obscure games. I also noted they had a lot of different beers and a pot vending machine that is also only available after 9PM. This place is awesome!

New favorite spot!! Always nice vibes! Ian is the best, always gives the best service & makes the…read morebest drinks!! Spot has a nice variety of games.. my favorite is the basketball and air hockey! It's always some event on the outdoor patio.. live music, gaming event, & open mic are a few that I ran into while being there. Overall definitely check it out, not too crazy & definitely not boring!!! Oh and they have a juke box in the arcade area, so you can control the vibe!! Love that!

Stopped in for a drink and played hoop fever. Set the high score of eighty eight. Hope the record…read morestands for a long time. The bartender here was friendly and accommodating. Nice spot to grab a drink and play some arcade games. They have a patio out back also which features another bar and cool views of a few tall buildings.

Had a wonderful time for my first visit to MOCA-Jax!! The exhibits were highly interesting and the…read morepieces displayed really caught my attention and pulled me in. The gentleman at the front desk explained the different floors and how to reach each exhibit which helped me out greatly. The selection and pieces were great and I can't wait to come back again for the next exhibit.

This museum has 3 floors of exhibits. There are at least 3 different artists's works. The entrances…read morecost is $10. The service at the front desk was helpful. Brochures are available to inform you about the location of the collections. There was a nice selection of art work. Very thought-provoking. The museum abuts the Jacksonville Public Library so you could make a day of it.