Best holiday light display: St. Augustine Nights of LightsJaxBest applies to the Jacksonville area, and it comes as little surprise that your choice for the best light display is St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights event, which attracts people from all over.
Jacksonville’s best holiday event: Deck The ChairsDeck The Chairs has returned as your choice for Jacksonville’s best holiday event!
Jacksonville’s best makery: Seaside ShoppesFor a second year in a row, you’ve made Seaside Shoppes the best makery in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville’s best scenic trail: Timucuan PreserveReturning as one of your favorites — the Timucuan Preserve has once again been named your favorite scenic trail in the Jacksonville area.
Best kids attraction: St. Augustine Wild ReserveMaking another appearance in JaxBest, the St. Augustine Wild Reserve is not just your choice for the best animal encounter and best group outing, it’s also your pick in 2022 for best kids attraction.
Jacksonville’s best band: Mandalla MusicReturning as a winner in the category of best local band in Jacksonville is Mandalla Music, a local group known for a variety of different styles.
Jacksonville’s best pumpkin patch: Southside United Methodist Church“The Great Southside Pumpkin Patch” at Southside United Methodist Church is your choice for Jacksonville’s best pumpkin patch.
Jacksonville’s best haunted house: 13th Floor Haunted HouseThe infamous 13th Floor Haunted House in Jacksonville, which has been recognized as one of the top five most terrifying haunted houses in the U.S. by USA Today, is once again your choice for Jacksonville’s best haunted house.
Jacksonville’s best Oktoberfest: Legacy Ale Works OktoberfestBreak out your lederhosen and dirndl. Legacy Ale Works is your choice for Jacksonville’s best Oktoberfest.
Jacksonville’s best kayak or paddleboard launch site: Big Talbot Island State ParkTaking honors in 2022 as your favorite spot to head out on a kayak or paddleboard is Big Talbot Island State Park.
Jacksonville’s best farmers market: Jacksonville Farmers Market Returning as winner for Jacksonville’s best farmers market is none other than the market that’s aptly named to take first place -- the Jacksonville Farmers Market, of course.
Jacksonville’s best live music: Florida TheatreLocated in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, the Florida Theatre is your pick for the city’s best live music venue.
Best sports bar to watch the Jaguars: Strings Sports BreweryA short drive from TIAA Bank Field down to the Springfield neighborhood takes you to your pick for the best spot to watch the Jaguars on TV and enjoy a pint -- Strings Sports Brewery.
Jacksonville’s best family-friendly park: Kathryn Abbey Hanna ParkYour choice for Jacksonville’s best family-friendly park is also a beach -- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park.
Best dog park: Nassau Humane Society Dog ParkGet ready to have a pawsome time with your pup at Nassau Humane Society Dog Park -- the 2022 JaxBest winner for best dog park!
