A great tour. Rae was our guide and she has a great knowledge of the cities dark history. This is…read morea great way to get to know the city's connections to monsters and bootleggers and other more monstrous citizens while exploring the downtown. This is a great experience for visitors but also for native residence; most people never explore their own backyard.

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!

Traveling with TourTime has been a delightful experience. I have gone on two day trips (Winter…read morePark and NASA), and two overnight trips (Helen Georgia and Callaway Gardens) with Jim U and the TourTime group. Jim's planning and scheduling were perfect. All I had to do was get on the bus which was loaded with snacks, ice and drinks (water, sodas, sangria, Margaritas, and wine) and relax until we reached our destination. Wherever Jim took us, whether it was restaurants, boat docks (Winter Park), hotels, or theme parks, the staff was waiting for us when we arrived. Our bags were taken to our rooms, and what great rooms they have been! Our most recent trip was to Callaway Gardens. Our beautiful rooms had balconies overlooking the hills of Pine Mountain where the leaves were changing colors. Can't wait for the next trip.

This spot is a jewel! Right off the road but tucked away. Lovely river access with sweet white…read moresugar sand beaches. Great for kids with fun stuff to keep them occupied. A really cool cypress glade with knees galore if you are willing to explore. Our night was shared with a large group of folks gathering for fun, and we still felt we had privacy. We would go back in a heartbeat and recommend that you check it out!

I have never been on a car ferry and now I can check that off of my list ;)…read more You drive up and get in line as you are being loaded onto the ferry in the order you lined up. Try to get in first couple of lines as the ferry is small and can fit only the first fifteen cars. We paid $8 for a truck on a Saturday.

If you're driving from Jacksonville to Amelia Island, this ferry is well worth it. It cuts about 30…read moreminutes off the drive, and the scenic views along the way are beautiful. The ferry ride itself is short--only about 10-15 minutes--and costs between $5 and $15, depending on your vehicle. It's an inexpensive, convenient, and enjoyable way to make the trip.

My boyfriend and I had received gift certificates from my parents for two full moon kayak tours…read more They had met the owner Dennis Thompson while camping at Hanna Park, and since we had been talking about getting outdoors and being more active, they decided to give us these tours. Since the full moon comes only a few times a year, we had to wait a little bit until our schedules lined up and we had a free weekend. Dennis had us meet him at Seminole Park in Ortega, and he provided everything for our tour: kayaks, life jackets, emergency whistles, waterproof bags, flashlights, headlamps, and even snacks and drinks! He was super friendly and very informative. We went with another couple that had signed up, and it was a beautiful tour. Dennis chatted the whole way, giving us interesting facts about the area, talking about how he set up this tour, and what all he has seen in the fifteen years of business. We had so much fun, and the moon was beautiful over the river! The tour lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes, and we didn't feel exherted or tired aftewards. It was relaxing, unique, and one of our best experiences in Jacksonville. If you don't want to do a tour, Dennis has a small spot located at Hanna Park, with rentals there as well. Check him out and tell him I sent you!

A group of us decided to rent out Kracken (which I strongly recommend doing, if possible, and I…read morethink that was for the best; as I don't think we would have had as much fun if it was mixed company. There were 16 of us and only 10 or so "pedals"; however, once we learned that there really wasn't a point in pedaling we quickly turned our pedal tavern into a karaoke & bar on the water. Our time was from 6:30-8:30pm, it wasn't too hot and we were able to see the sunset. We all brought our own coolers and cups; however, the boat had their own cups, as well. We also brought a garbage bag, but there was a bucket in the back and a trash can up front near the Captain. Prior to the event, I would just double check where you are set to meet. Originally we were supposed to meet at Met Park and then visit River City Brewing Company during our half-way point, but the day prior our launch location had changed. So we ended up taking off at Friendship Fountain (next to River City Brewing Company) and then this also served as our half-way point - which we took some pre & mid-way shots :) I am glad that I did it and loved the people that joined in on the fun, we would definitely do it again (if we could fill it up) even if only to enjoy a two hour boat cruise on the river. They have CashApp for tips - you just have to make sure the correct sign is up but they also have a jug for cash tips.

We booked the Kraken Peddle Boat for a double birthday party celebration. You can bring your own…read moredrinks and snacks. They provided the ice and cups and music system. Get your playlist ready! Greg and his crew expertly navigated the St Johns River while we reveled in frivolity. It was an awesome time had by all. One house keeping note: the boat launch site is now at Friendship Fountain near MOSH.

I've started using JTA to get to work downtown on the weekends. I recommend using the JTA app for…read morethe moat up to date information. Its cheaper to pay cash but you can buy fare tickets on the JTA app also. Always allow extra time! JTA is pretty good about being on time but life happens. I wish the Skyway extended further to Brooklyn and ran on the weekends. There typically is a few route options to get you to your destination. Inside the JTA HQ is a Conitti's coffee shop. A great place with seats and wifi if you have a layover in your commute. Bring a jacket for the bus it's typically pretty cold

This service keeps declining. Previously dealing with buses coming late or not showing up, now…read moredealing with buses going by ahead of schedule. On time would be preferable. Over the weekend, we were waiting for a bus that went by early and left us to get rained on and waiting one hour for the next bus. Why go by early and leave people stranded especially on a route that only runs once an hour. We couldn't even try to walk where we were going, because it was raining so badly and had no choice but to shelter and wait.