The Jaxson walking tours and events
The Jaxson's 2023 walking tours and events are on the books. Join us each month for guided tours of LaVilla, Downtown, historic Springfield, and for the first time, Murray Hill.
Events by The Jaxson are back! By popular demand, we’re hosting neighborhood walking tours for LaVilla, Springfield and in a first for us, Murray Hill. Also keep an eye out for Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney’s monthly Secret Jacksonville walking tours, virtual events with Ennis Davis and more.
Secret Jacksonville walking tour: Saturday, Jan. 15
Author and Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney leads a tour of the forgotten, mysterious and just plain interesting spots around Downtown featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
- Get tickets here
- Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Secret Jacksonville walking tour: Saturday, Feb. 18
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Author and Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney leads a tour of the forgotten, mysterious and just plain interesting spots around Downtown featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
- Get tickets here
- Saturday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
LaVilla Then and Now walking tour: Sat. Feb. 25
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One of Jacksonville’s oldest predominately African-American neighborhoods, in the early 20th century the LaVilla neighborhood west of the Downtown core blossomed as a hub for Black music, culture and performing arts so vibrant it was dubbed the “Harlem of the South.” Join The Jaxson to explore some of LaVilla’s remaining historic sites and new projects now attempting to bring life back to the venerable neighborhood.
- Get tickets here
- Three tours Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m.
- Location: Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center, 100 LaVilla Center Drive Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Secret Jacksonville walking tour: Sat. March 11
Author and Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney leads a tour of the forgotten, mysterious and just plain interesting spots around Downtown featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
- Get tickets here
- Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Springfield walking tour: Sat. March 25
Join The Jaxson for a Women’s History Month-themed walking tour of Springfield, one of Jacksonville’s most famous and popular historic neighborhoods. Springfield is home to some of Jacksonville’s best examples of historic architecture and important women’s history sites.
- Get tickets here
- Three tours Saturday, March 25 at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m.
- Location: Outside 1748 Bakehouse 1748 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Secret Jacksonville walking tour: Sat. April 15
Author and Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney leads a tour of the forgotten, mysterious and just plain interesting spots around Downtown featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
- Get tickets here
- Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Murray Hill walking tour: Sat. April 22
Join The Jaxson for a guided walking tour of one of Jacksonville’s most dynamic Urban Core neighborhoods: Murray Hill.
- Get tickets here
- Three tours Saturday, April 22 at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m.
- Location: TBD
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)
Secret Jacksonville walking tour: Sat. May 13
Author and Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney leads a tour of the forgotten, mysterious and just plain interesting spots around Downtown featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.
- Get tickets here
- Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 West Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: $20 (kids 12 and under are free)