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e2ride bike tours
- Multiple Locations
Guides share historical tidbits as they lead groups through Riverside-Avondale, Olde Mandarin, or Venice-inspired San Marco
GolfPlex at University of North Florida
Small, six-hole course offers varied challenges to help golfers execute basic attacks
Beach Bowl
- Jacksonville Beach
Bowl two games in rented shoes while slaking thirst with a pitcher of beer or soda
Jekyll Island Authority
- Jekyll Island
Electric carts carry groups as they hone long and short games on one of three courses; golfers also send balls flying at the driving range
All Wet Sports
- Killarney Shores
Paddleboards meander through scenic Big Pottsburg Creek, with instructors giving safety and paddling tips as kayakers take off on their own
Bluefield Estate Winery
- Gainesville
Sip vino brewed from blueberries or muscadine grapes in a winery nestled on the scenic grounds of a horse farm; pick your own blueberries
Lightner Museum
- Lincolnville
Three-story Victorian-era hotel now houses Victorian-era art and artifacts, such as Tiffany lamp and gilded rocking chair
St Augustine City Walks
- St. Augustine
Walking tours explore local pubs or haunted streets as guides reveal factual tales and local lore
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- Multiple Locations
Instructors teach students how to defend themselves against larger opponents during two- or six-week camps
St. Augustine Kayak Company
- Lighthouse Park
Kayakers learn paddling, balance, and safety before a tour that may include dolphin, bird, and manatee sightings
Villa Zorayda
- Lincolnville
Audio narration expounds on the history of global antiques as visitors wander the halls of a restored Spanish villa
Edwin Watts Golf Academy Dallas
- Jacksonville
Swing- and putting-analysis sessions use JC Video and Tomi technologies to capture techniques so instructors can diagnose poor tendencies
MBody Yoga
- Multiple Locations
Heated studio helps muscles stretch farther as instructors guide students through fluid poses
KGB Kiteboarding Jacksonville
- Jacksonville
Instructors guide students through kiteboarding basics from equipment setup to launching
Hang Glide USA
The instructor teaches the passenger flight basics during one-hour glider flights over the Ritz Carlton, Egans Creek and other landmarks
Jacksonville Surf Training
- Multiple Locations
Instructors teach the basics of surfing and standup paddleboarding and lead students on eco tours or yoga classes on calm waters
Mindful Motion Yoga
- Windy Hill
Instructors lead students of all ages and skill levels through a variety of classes that link breath and boost strength and flexibility
Anastasia Watersports
- St. Augustine
Renters steer kayaks, paddleboards & catamarans through dune-protected tidal lagoon populated by flounder, trout & dolphins
Karate America Jacksonville
- Multiple Locations
Punch, kick, and jab your way through these challenging self-defense martial-arts classes
Pilates on 3rd
- Jacksonville Beach
Certified instructors lead Pilates, yoga, and cross-training classes seven days a week in an upscale fitness boutique
The Sailboat Club
- Mandarin
Captains take groups out for a cruise in waters frequented by manatees and ospreys; accredited instructors teach hands-on sailing techniques
Emerald Princess II Casino
- Jekyll Island
Aboard four decks of a cruise ship, guests can gamble, eat dinner, or take in ocean breezes
Jax Water Tours
- St. Augustine
Nab sights of dolphins, manatees, and birds native to the wetlands and coastal marshes aboard a spacious pontoon boat
Fitness Together Jacksonville 13457 Atlantic Blvd
- Atlantic
Trainers combine strength-training, cardio, and nutrition programs to create custom fitness regimens for clients
Bikram Yoga Jacksonville
90-minute Bikram yoga sessions incorporate a series of 26 poses in a room heated to 105 degrees
Boxing Bunnies
- Jacksonville Beach
Seasoned boxer creates a supportive atmosphere as she guides women of all athletic abilities through one-hour boxing workouts
Steel Mill Crossfit & Gym
- Hillcrest
Rep-based CrossFit workouts are scalable to challenge students of any fitness level
Island Party Entertainment
- Fairfax
Aboard a retired military boat with a margarita machine, guests cruise along St. Johns River soaking up the sunset at Jacksonville Landing
TitanUp Fitness
- Jacksonville Beach
Group fitness classes infuse cardio exercises, weight training, and yoga with a personal-training vibe
Fitness Lab Jax
- Crystal Springs
Classes, held six days a week, include low-impact, intermediate, and advanced boot camp, as well as Pilates and TRX Suspension Training
Outdoor Combo Fitness
- Craven
Group fitness classes, including Zumba, boot camp, and yoga, unfold outdoors every day of the week
Salsa Caliente
- Mandarin Station/Losco
Instructors separate students by skill level and teach beginner, intermediate, or advanced moves for styles such as LA salsa and mambo
Meridian Fitness
- Palm Valley
Personal trainers lead groups of students in 45-minute boot-camp cross-training classes designed for all skill levels
St. Augustine Biplane Rides
- St. Augustine
Restored biplane from 1927 with open cockpit soars above historic sites such as the Bridge of Lions and St. Augustine Lighthouse
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Even though Perry Farrell coined the phrase “Alternative Nation,” invented the Lollapalooza concert series, and played midwife to the genre of modern rock in the 1990s, his musical powers are even more attuned in 2012. Jane’s Addiction, composed of frontman Farrell, guitar wizard Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and Chris Chaney on bass, could be Florida retirees betting on games of shuffleboard and coasting off the success of seminal albums such as Nothing’s Shocking and Ritual De Lo Habitual. Instead, the band lets its freak flag fly with its latest album, The Great Escape Artist and its subsequent Theatre of the Escapists tour.
Originally built in 1927, 5 Points Theatre has undergone a transformation throughout the years from "talkie" palace to neo-modern nightclub to contemporary art-house cinema, earning accolades from the Florida Times-Union for its eclectic and offbeat lineup of films. The upcoming calendar hosts a variety of exclusives and special showings in addition to popcorn-popping Hollywood releases. Stop in for cult-classic midnight screenings, during which the theater transforms into a pumpkin carriage piloted by the delicate dreams of cinematic fans. The eclectic mix of motion pics ensures you'll still be able to catch Blue Valentine between viewings of foreign flicks, such as the Best Picture–nominated British historical drama The King's Speech.
Lunar Mini Golf's two 18-hole indoor courses whisks putters away to a black-lit labyrinth sculpted through a phosphorescent dreamscape of vibrant murals and neon obstacles. Tiny neon walls frame the pitch-black corridors of each hole, which gives the impression that patrons are rolling orbs across the rayless expanse of the cosmos or through their neighbors' radioactive crawlspaces. Clubbers clad in white will shine like gleaming apparitions as they read tricky breaks and keep the yips at bay, and Lunar Mini Golf offers glowing necklaces for clients to wear to capitalize on the visually mesmerizing lure of the black lights. Catering to large groups, Lunar Mini Golf also features a complimentary party zone available upon request for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and ceremonies unveiling new neon eyebrow tattoos.
History is built into the very foundation of St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Built in 1965 to commemorate the city's quadricentennial, the stage immediately began featuring Cross and Sword, a historical drama about the founding of St. Augustine. It was a tradition that continued unbroken for 32 years. In 2002, St. Johns County funded a refurbishing of the amphitheater. Five years later—after upgrading the capacity, constructing a hikeable arboretum, and clearing out lingering conquistadors—the new facility is capable of comfortably hosting up to 4,100 concertgoers.
The Murder Mystery Company's talented troupe of improv actors performs live-action murder mysteries at public and private events to sharpen guests' latent detective skills. Throughout the play, the cast drops hints and misdirects blame, inviting audience members to get involved in a web of intrigue and hilarity. Besides public dinner parties, murder mysteries can unfold during corporate events, team-building exercises, and birthday parties for aging Sherlock Holmes impersonators.
Since 1959, Putt-Putt of Fernandina Beach has hosted friendly rounds of mini golf for families, leagues, and tournaments. Co-owner Aaron Bean was one such player—he began working at the putt-putt location as a teenager and still currently holds the course’s nine-hole record of 10 strokes and most convincing celebratory swan dive into the ocean, which is located just steps away. The course has also tested the putting prowess of players in the 2010 Sonny’s Florida State Putt-Putt Championship and 2011 Southern Putting Tour Championship.
