CRC Entertainment
Entertainment & Hospitality
ASHRAE Region XII CRC 2026 · August 5–8, Jacksonville, FL
Beyond the conference sessions, there's plenty to see and do in Jacksonville and the surrounding area. We aren't organizing official group activities this year, but we've put together the information below — including tours, a river cruise, a day trip to St. Augustine, and dozens of local attractions — to help you explore on your own.
Explore the Jacksonville area
Most options below are within ~45 minutes of the Hyatt Regency Downtown (St. Augustine included). Great for free time, companions, and extended stays.
📍 View all 33 attractions on the interactive map →
Tours & excursions
| 1. Downtown Jacksonville Walking Tour | Info |
| 2. St. Johns River Cruise | Info |
| 3. Day Trip to St. Augustine (~45 min) | Info |
Beaches & outdoors
| 4. Jacksonville Beach | Info |
| 5. Atlantic Beach | Info |
| 6. Neptune Beach | Info |
| 7. Ponte Vedra Beach | Info |
| 8. Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach (~35 min) | Info |
| 9. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park | Info |
| 10. Big Talbot Island State Park (Boneyard Beach) | Info |
| 11. Little Talbot Island State Park | Info |
| 12. Fort George Island Cultural State Park | Info |
| 13. Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Info |
Family & wildlife
| 14. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens | Info |
| 15. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary | Info |
| 16. Museum of Science & History (MOSH) | Info |
| 17. Tree Hill Nature Center | Info |
| 18. The Escape Game (St. Johns Town Center) | Info |
Arts & culture
| 19. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens | Info |
| 20. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) | Info |
| 21. Florida Theatre (live shows) | Info |
| 22. Chamblin Bookmine (massive independent bookstore) | Info |
| 23. Riverside Arts Market (Sat mornings) | Info |
Sports & recreation
| 24. EverBank Stadium (Jaguars / stadium tours) | Info |
| 25. Fishing | Info |
| 26. TPC Sawgrass / PGA Tour HQ (Ponte Vedra, ~30 min) | Info |
| 27. Surfing & paddleboarding (Jax Beach) | Info |
| 28. Kayaking | Info |
Food, drink & neighborhoods
| 29. San Marco neighborhood (dining & shops) | Info |
| 30. Riverside / Avondale (Five Points, local dining) | Info |
| 31. Jacksonville craft breweries | Info |
| 32. St. Johns Town Center (shopping & dining) | Info |
| 33. Jacksonville Riverwalk (walking/biking from hotel) | Info |
For a full guide to Jacksonville attractions, visit visitjacksonville.com.
Contact Matthew Furlong, Adam Cioffi, Scott Northcut, or Ben Wilder.
Email [email protected] for more information.
