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.

An amazing experience alot of Duval artist out to showcase their talent and sell goods reasonable…read moreprices alot of fun for adults and kids and tons of food trucks Great customer service!!!!

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!

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.

I came here for a birthday, and it didn't disappoint. Big props to Jayden and Marcus, coolest dudes…read moreI've ever met. Give them a raise preferably. Thanks.

The museum was having a plant market right in front of the museum a few weeks ago and that's what…read moredrew me into coming here. The vendor I bought from told me that it was free that day to go into the museum and Gardens so my family and I decided to look at the beautiful garden to welcome spring. Sadly, we didn't have time to explore the inside of the museum, but that will be for next time. The garden is absolutely stunning and breathtaking with a plethora of colors and the river in the back it's just so pretty. I loved how you could just walk around and see the different parts of the garden and then stand by the river as well. They had super unique flowers. I especially loved the ones that looked like little red lanterns and I loved all the beautiful trees. I was so happy to come here and I loved that they had a little plant market that drew you in to come and actually check out the garden. I can't wait to go back and explore the museum and make a whole day out of it. You definitely need to add this to your list if you haven't gone yet.

Another museum on us weekend as a BOA cardholder, and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to check…read moreout Cummer Museum. I stopped by Saturday around 12p and parking was pretty much non existent due to the Farmer's Market nearby. I highly suggest the earlier you get to the museum the better. I did find parking at the River and Post lot. This museum is known for it's beautiful garden and that was the first thing I hit. Now since it was a lovely day, there were a lot of people here visiting. I was amazed by the beautiful courtyard but even more breathtaking garden. I see why this is a hot spot for wedding/engagement photos. The garden has the backdrop of the St. John's River and the beauty of the botanical garden is so peaceful. I would've hung out a bit longer if it was not so hot outside. Inside, there are some great exhibits on display like the feature Art in Bloom, Norman Studios (black movie posters collection) Italian to Egyptian art and artifacts, to the Tudor Room. This room is a chance to learn more about the Cummer family and their art collection. The museum also has a cafe and offer a children's learning area. I look forward to coming back for an event day at the museum but I highly recommend stopping by to this museum.

I love this place and feel like it's such a King Street staple. I attended their second annual…read moreSour Fest recently and thought it was such a fun event, filled with a great variety of sours. Most games are 50 cents to a dollar, and they do a good job about getting newer machines. They recently put in a new Pokémon pinball machine and a Star Wars shooting game that I'm excited about! Staff are fast and friendly. The beers rotate and they do a good job about getting a variety, too. Overall, it really feels like Keg & Coin makes an effort to do community events to bring people in.

We had brunch with friends near Riverside so we stopped in at Keg & Coin afterwards. We love this…read moreplace. We were so bummed we had to miss their rcent 8 year anniversary party. I'm happy to see that they've still got some of the rad shirts from the event. They have pinball, classic arcade games, modern arcade games, a great tap list and a killer vibe. What's not to like? Something else they have that I think more people should know about is a TON of events every single month. If you like nearly anything that's related to pop culture, I'm betting they have an event you'd like. Like I said, we really dig this place. If you haven't been here yet, make it your business to stop by soon!

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!

Bring your quarters! Fun but small arcade. They have a decent selection of dart boards, racing…read moregames, retro arcades, foosball, air hockey, pinball, basketball, and some other games to play. Not every game is labeled with its cost, although it varies between $0.25 to $1.00. A couple of the games were not fully functional. They do have a full bar. Drinks are reasonably priced. There was one bartender during our visit, but he was very quick and attentive. There is a back patio section that has a back entrance to the taco spot next door. There was also a stage and patio bar, but it was not in operation on Saturday afternoon. Cool spot to kill an hour or two.

We are so lucky to have this amazing museum. I brought a pair of girls from Iceland that I was…read morewatching and they said it was the best museum they have ever went to. We went on a Saturday and admissions were covered which was such a deal. They loved the atrium and the interactive art. It's a great way to spend 45 minutes. Also, on Saturdays, you can group this activity with the Riverside Arts Market, (RAM) The artworks do get switched out from time to time. I recommend everyone coming twice a year.

The museum has rooms that can be rented for speakers/events; this evening Joshua Seth, with Mind…read moreMagic mentalist performed. The room has good seats that start at the top of the room and drop down to the stage so all seats you can see. Acoustics seem to be good too. It's a good venue to not too big of groups.