visiting Jacksonville for their convention and reunions have access to a large network of military installations including Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, Kings Bay Naval Base, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Naval Aviation Depot Jacksonville and Marine Corps Blount Island Command.
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Medical Meetings Jax is the Southeast’s destination for health and wellness with more than 20 top medical facilities providing expertise and cutting edge treatment to patients from around the globe. The Mayo Clinic, the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and Wolfson’s Children Hospital are all located in Jacksonville and are a great resource for medical groups and organizations holding their events in Jax. Innovation Hub This city is the youngest in the state with a large population of millennials bringing change and cutting-edge ideas and technology to life every day. Bring your tech group to experience a destination that is taking risks in sectors like manufacturing, education, logistics, energy and health. Multicultural Heritage Northeast Florida is alive with cultural experiences, attractions and festi-
vals. Jacksonville’s African-American roots are deep, with dozens of stops on the Florida Black Heritage Trail located throughout the city including Kingsley Plantation, Norman Studios and The Ritz Theater and Museum, an African-American Museum located in an area once known as the “Harlem of the South.” Jacksonville is also home to one of the largest middle-eastern populations in the nation and a large Hispanic community. Exciting New Venues The mild Florida weather is ideal for adding unique events to your meeting or conference, from VIP receptions on the water to magnificent celebrations at Jacksonville’s EverBank Field, home to the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and the largest video scoreboards in the world. After your meeting or event, end the day at one of our top restaurants or stop into one of the areas many craft breweries. Jacksonville’s southern hospitality and Florida Flair will make your group feel like they “own the town.” From mega conference hotels on the urban Downtown riverfront to the convenience of modernized airport hotels with well-appointed conference rooms, there is an ideal location in Jacksonville for your next meeting!
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Meet by the ocean or the river, no one does waterfront like us! More bang for your buck.
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Unique meeting and event spaces.
More than 100 daily flights, a cruise port and easy highway access in and out of Jacksonville.
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Home to more than 70 golf courses.
15 Chefs on America’s Best Chefs List. Bring your appetite!
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An average of 300 sunny days (bring the shades). More than 80,000 acres of parks to explore.
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Jacksonville is Northeast Florida’s shopping hub.
Visit Jacksonville’s staff has more than 350 years of combined hospitality experience.
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