Visit Jacksonville NC

08/11/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, JACKSONVILLE! 🎸✨

And get ready to Rock the Block with us, AGAIN! Join us on Friday, September 4, as Downtown Jacksonville comes alive with an evening of live music, local vendors, delicious food trucks, craft beer and wine, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

📍 New Bridge Street, Downtown Jacksonville
🗓️ Friday, September 4
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and kick off Labor Day weekend in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville! 💙

A Few Things to Know:
• NO outside alcohol or coolers permitted.
• FREE transit to and from the event
• DO NOT REPLY OR SEND MONEY to anyone claiming they have vendor spots available. All official communications will be via email or phone from the Jacksonville Recreations and Parks department.

08/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Esmeralda! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that Esmeralda is the winner of our International Food Trail Passport Adventure gift basket! 🥳🍽️

Esmeralda visited all of the participating restaurants during the program, discovering delicious flavors and supporting local restaurants along the way. 🌎❤️

Thank you, Esmeralda, for joining the adventure and exploring Jacksonville’s incredible international food scene!

Haven’t checked out the International Food Trail yet? Now’s the perfect time! 🌮🍜🥟🍣From Filipino favorites to Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian and more, there’s a world of flavor waiting to be discovered right here in Jacksonville, NC.

👉Explore the International Food Trail: https://visitjacksonvillenc.com/189/International-Food-Trail

Where will your taste buds take you next? 🌎🍽️

08/10/2026

😍😍 Thank your Our State Magazine!!

From Peruvian rotisserie chicken to aromatic pho, international restaurants make visiting Jacksonville, NC, all the more delicious. Here's where to go.

08/09/2026

We're Sunday dreaming about this corn ice cream from Mike's Farmers Market. 😍

They're open Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 5PM and believe us, you should get yourself a scoop of corn ice cream! 🌽

08/07/2026

Kind of chic, to Visit Jacksonville. 🫶

08/06/2026

💙 Local Love Thursday 💙

Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience during your visit to Jacksonville? Add Cozy Co. to your itinerary! 🕯️✨

This charming, veteran-owned fragrance bar in Downtown Jacksonville offers more than just candles—it's an experience. After discovering the art of candle and perfume making, owners Morgan and Jawahn Brown brought the concept to Jacksonville, giving visitors the chance to create their own custom candle, perfume, or cologne with a signature scent that's uniquely theirs.

Whether you're planning a girls' getaway, date night, family outing, or simply looking for a memorable stop downtown, Cozy Co. is the perfect place to slow down and get creative. They also host private parties and team-building events, making every visit a little more special.

While your candle is being poured, take some time to stroll Mill Avenue and discover the unique shops and restaurants that make Downtown Jacksonville so charming. It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and experience one of the city's growing small business districts.

What's your dream signature scent? 🌿🍊🌸 Tell us in the comments!

08/05/2026

At the Carolina Museum of the Marine, decades of history and heroism are preserved in the eastern North Carolina community where their stories began.

08/05/2026

This week may be a wet one, Jacksonville but there’s still plenty of August left to make it to HABE! Don’t let August slip away without visiting!

08/04/2026

💥 Looking for weekend plans?

Head to Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex on Saturday, August 8 for Freedom Fight Boxing! Experience the excitement as talented amateur boxers step into the ring for a full day of competition that's fun for spectators of all ages.

Then, keep the adventure going by exploring Jacksonville's restaurants, local shops, and attractions while you're in town.

We can't wait to welcome you to Jacksonville! 💙

🎟️ Tickets & event info:
https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/FreedomFightBoxing2026

08/03/2026

Our visitor map is filling in!

Since we last shared our map, we’ve added visitors from New Hampshire, Iowa, and Connecticut — and we love watching the reach of the Carolina Museum of the Marine continue to grow. And, we should say: Alaska and Hawaii, though not shown on this continential map, are well represented!

From across the country, people are making their way to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Meet the Marine. Be Inspired.

Have you visited us yet? Tell us where you traveled from! And if your state isn't represented yet, perhaps it's time for a road trip. 😊

Which state should we add next? Tag someone who can help us fill in the map!

Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.