Jacksonville Junior Explorers Summer Tour
Overview
Embark on an exciting adventure with our Junior Explorer Summer Tour! This interactive tour is designed to spark curiosity and ignite the imaginations of young explorers as they journey through Jacksonville’s coolest landmarks and hidden gems.
Itinerary
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1
15 min ✓ Admission included
Stop #1: City Hall u2013 Jacksonvilleu2019s Fancy Time Machine!nnWelcome to City Hall! This big, beautiful building isnu2019t just where important city decisions are madeu2014itu2019s also full of history.nn Inside the atrium, look up! Itu2019s bright, open, and super coolu2014like a mix between a museum and a castle. If weu2019re lucky, we might even peek inside the City Council Chamber, where local leaders make big decisions (kind of like superheroes for the city!).nnFun fact: This building used to be a fancy hotel over 100 years ago!
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2
15 min ✓ Admission included
Stop #2: James Weldon Johnson Park u2013 Jacksonvilleu2019s Oldest Park!nnYouu2019re standing in the oldest park in the cityu2014right in the middle of downtown! This park has been here for over 150 years and has seen all kinds of history, from big parades to peaceful protests.nn Itu2019s named after James Weldon Johnson, a famous writer and civil rights leader from Jacksonville who wrote u201cLift Every Voice and Sing.u201d He helped change the world with his words!nnToday, this park is full of art, music, and fun. Youu2019re walking through historyu2014and a really cool place to hang out!
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3
30 min ✓ Admission included
Stop #3: The Secret Treasure Room of the Library!nnWelcome to the Special Collections Room on the 4th floor of the Main Libraryu2014one of the coolest hidden gems in Jacksonville!nnThis room holds rare books, old photos, and a map collection worth over half a million dollars! Some maps show what Jacksonville looked like long before cars, highways, or even air conditioning.nnEverything here helps tell the story of our city in amazing detailu2014just waiting to be explored!
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4
30 min
Bonus Stops: Jacob Jewelers Clock & Downtown Murals and Visit Jax Headquarters!nnTake a look at that big green clock! The Jacob Jewelers Clock was built right after the fire of 1901 and has been a downtown landmark for 200 years. Locals have used it to tell time for generationsu2014itu2019s Jacksonvilleu2019s own historic timekeeper!nnWhile youu2019re exploring, keep an eye out for the downtown muralsu2014huge, colorful paintings on the sides of buildings. They show off Jacksonvilleu2019s history, heroes, and artistic flair. Each one is like a giant storybook page!
What's included
- Scavenger hunt for the kids!
- Junior Explorer Badge
What's not included
- No food or drinks will be offered. However, there are food stops nearby that you can visit before or after the experience!
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time