Location: Jacksonville
Top Things to do in Jacksonville
8 Things to Do in Jacksonville That You Shouldn't Miss
Jacksonville (/ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/) is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the population stood at 70,145, which makes Jacksonville the 14th largest city in North Carolina. Jacksonville is the principal city of Onslow County and is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina metropolitan area. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the fifth fastest-growing small city in the United States. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The low age may also be in part due to the population drastically going up over the past 80 years, from a mere 783 in the 1930 census to 70,145 in the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Jacksonville
1. Veterans Memorial Jacksonville NC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By hrguy815 - North Carolina
Whether you are local or from out of town, you should make the time to go see this memorial. It's beautiful and quiet. You will also find the Montford Point Marines, Beirut and 9/11 Memorials on the same grounds. Everything is easy to get to and is accessible for people in wheelchairs, scooters and/or families with strollers.
2. Walton's Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Walton's Distillery is a craft distillery making Moonshine, Whiskey and Bourbon. It is a full production facility with daily activities related to the mashing, fermentation, distillation and bottling of spirits. Tours offer a very thorough understanding of the process and the unique experience of seeing a functioning moonshine still. Free tastings of all Walton's products are offered and the facility has a gift shop which has lots of antiques and souvenirs.
Reviewed By babycatlori - Temple, Oklahoma
This is a really neat tour, a lot of information that was very interesting. Person giving the tour and presentation knew the information well. Probably wouldn’t be interesting for young children but our teenager though got it was cool.
3. Lejeune Memorial Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By gojusensei - Cape Carteret, North Carolina
We took a trip here for homeschool and to other military places to teach the boys about the sacrifices that so many people have made for their freedom. we also had the privilege of seeing the traveling Vietnam Wall the same day. What an honor to meet the men and women who served at that time. Their motor cycle parade was quite a contrast to the quiet of the Lejeune Memorial.
4. Lynwood Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By whathistoryreveals - Jacksonville, North Carolina
What a surprise !. My husband and I truly enjoyed the Lynwood Park Zoo experience. Make sure you wear comfortable rugged shoes to walk through and explore. A nice place to bring visiting relatives who love animals .
5. Twice As Nice Flea Market & More
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By KNCA - Roanoke, Virginia
We spent a while here looking for a couple of specific things: a refinished coffer table and a small table for our back porch. We got both for $100 total. Bargains to be had here!
6. Jacksonville Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
3 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
As soon as we walked through the front door we were hit by the smell of stale cigar smoke. It was very strong and overwhelming. I could tell the place appeared to have a lot of furniture. I don't know if the cigar smoke smell is always there but it drove us away that day.
7. Jacksonville Mall
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Adak C - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Not sure why it on this list. I don't consider a mall "something to do." We had to pick up a couple of things here. It is nice enough, a little on the small side compared to the ones at home.
8. Sweet P's Playhouse
Sweet P's Playhouse is a parent - child interactive facility designed to promote learning and creativity in children. We offer age appropriate activities in a safe and clean environment. We have over 8500 square feet of play space,which includes a large soft area with little tikes playhouse,climbing walls,jungle gym,car tracts,blocks and several play stations. We also offer yoga zumba classes.
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