Exploring Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, in Jacksonville, Florida

One place in Jacksonville, Florida, that I wasn’t expecting to be as complex as it is is the Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. I’d heard of this park as one of the top places to visit in Jacksonville for outdoorsy people but it’s actually much more than a park. It’s located in east Jacksonville, along the…

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Going “Wild” at Jacksonville Zoo, in Jacksonville, Florida

I was pleasantly surprised by the Jacksonville Zoo during a recent visit! I had never been before and for some reason I had low expectations, but it’s quite large and well-kept. There is so much to do and see, with more animals than I was expecting. Tickets range from $30-35 for adults with free parking,…

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Time for the symphony! in Jacksonville, Florida

It’s autumn, which means it’s finally symphony season! I don’t know if I’ve shared this on my blog before, but I actually really love going to my local symphony. It’s always been one of my favorite things to do wherever I live, and Jacksonville actually has an amazing symphony, aptly named the Jacksonville Symphony! Last…

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Getting outside at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, in Jacksonville, Florida

Need a quick and nearby escape into the woods in the heart of the city? Look no further! Located on the west side of Jacksonville, near the naval air base, is the Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park. Managed by the City of Jacksonville, this local park boasts an interesting history and quite pretty landscape. From…

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Learning about Jax Natural History at the Museum of Science + History (MOSH), in Jacksonville, Florida

Located near the heart of downtown Jacksonville is the Museum of Science and History, or MOSH as it’s more affectionately known. I’d been meaning to go to MOSH ever since I first moved to Jacksonville (or Jax) ever since I moved here nearly 2 years ago because I’m a huge fan of museums, especially science…

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Local places that I want to visit this summer, in Jacksonville, Florida

With the prices of gas and general travel commodities skyrocketing (gas is nearly $5.00 USD as I write this on June 12, 2022!), I’m looking for more local excursions in my current city, Jacksonville, Florida. I had originally planned to make more visits to Orlando, Gainesville, Savannah and even places a little further away, but…

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I Saw the Broadway Musical Waitress! in Jacksonville, Florida

For the 2021-22 season finale of Broadway in Jacksonville, the musical Waitress came for one night – and one night only! I’ll be honest – I didn’t originally buy tickets for this show. They were pretty pricey and I’d already conceded to the fact that Anastasia would be my last show of the season… but…

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Come on a walk with me at the Jacksonville Arboretum in Jacksonville, Florida

I’m going to keep this post simple. Come on a walk with me in the Jacksonville Arboretum, as seen in photos. If you want to learn more about the Jax Arboretum, I’ve written about it before so click here for more info! It’s one of my favorite spots to relax in Jacksonville. Notice the little…

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