Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Sawgrass Country Club

"The Cummer Museum of Art is one of Florida’s favorite art museums that hosts one of the best art collections in the Southeast. Housed in a series of twentieth-century buildings that overlook the St. John’s River, the Museum has more than 6,000 works of art spanning the period between 2100 B.C. and the 21st century, with distinct genres of European and American paintings."

"Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. Founded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, the wife of Arthur Cummer the largest landowner in Florida. She purchased her first piece of art in 1906 while on her honeymoon called “Along the Strand” by Paul King."

"One of the top spots for a fun family picture is the Jacksonville Zoo. They have more than 100 acres of exhibits, so you can get all kinds of different fun pictures with your family. Within the gates of the zoo, you can have your picture taken in front of the African thatched houses, the splash ground, the monkey tree house or even in the botanical gardens."

"The highly regarded zoo offers visitors the chance to hop on a train and explore different countries through the animals that live there,…"

"Located in the historic Arlington neighborhood, the Arboretum is by far one of the best hidden spots in Jacksonville. This 120-acre urban woodland has 3 miles of rustic hiking trails, a variety of natural ecosystems, native wildlife, beautiful streams, and a peaceful pond covered in lilies. The arboretum is open seven days a week, it is pet friendly, and a great outdoor spot for a family hike."

"The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, founded in 2004, is jaw-droppingly beautiful. It is also home to many animals and various plant species."

"This 1.5-stretch of beach is fun for city people who like to play corn hole while sipping on some suds, sunbathing, and don’t have a dog sitter for Fido, because the good news is, he (or she) is welcome here. There’s a lake for fishing, a host space for campers, bike trails and ice cream shop nearby. The history of the place is cool, too, as it was originally Florida’s first beach community for African-Americans during the period of segregation in the south."

"Explore 15 miles of wood paths by bike or by foot within Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. The hard-packed white sand along the ocean also offers a great spot to run. Dogs are allowed on the beach at Hanna Park, so you’ll want to bring your furry friend along."

"Located at 500 Wonderwood Drive in North Beach, the campground and trail spot is the highest-rated park in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp."

"The 5.5-mile trail at Julington-Durbin Preserve is a wonderful spot for a half-day hike. While there aren’t many sweeping views here, the trail does provide lots of shade, as it runs largely though forests. It’s a nice, subtle change from some of the more tropical trails on our list."

"This 5.5-mile loop trail is the perfect place for a leisurely walk. If you are on your lunch break and want to take a relaxing walk, don’t hesitate to visit this place. Open all year round, this trail is known for being one of the best off-road courses in Jacksonville."

"Reading the menu at JJ’s is a delicious experience in itself. Everything just sounds wonderful—chicken breast stuffed with ham and grûyère over creamy white wine sauce, duck confit perched atop baby spinach and apples and candied walnuts, baked brie with raspberry compote wrapped in puff pastry… And on it goes."

"It dates back more than 100 years as an oriental rug company, but it’s expanded to become an amazing collection of Asian, American and Middle Eastern artifacts."

"The Cummer Museum of Art is one of Florida’s favorite art museums that hosts one of the best art collections in the Southeast. Housed in a series of twentieth-century buildings that overlook the St. John’s River, the Museum has more than 6,000 works of art spanning the period between 2100 B.C. and the 21st century, with distinct genres of European and American paintings."

"Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. Founded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, the wife of Arthur Cummer the largest landowner in Florida. She purchased her first piece of art in 1906 while on her honeymoon called “Along the Strand” by Paul King."