The home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and frequent collegiate football showdowns offers several reception venues, including the Terrace Suite above the south end zone. Its wall of windows overlooks the gridiron and St. Johns River. www.jaxevents.com/municipalstad.php
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
The immaculate lobby of the state-of-the-art Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts offers a reception site for up to 550 with amazing views of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. The center houses a symphonic hall for 1,800 and two theaters for up to 3,000 guests. www.jacksonville.com/entertainment
Tree Hill Nature Center
This 50-acre urban wilderness is located in Jacksonville’s heart, with three distinct eco-systems: a hardwood hammock, running streams and pristine wetlands. Its outdoor venue can host 250 in 3,700 covered square feet. www.treehill.org
World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame in nearby St. Augustine celebrates the history of golf and its players, past and present. Historic artifacts and player memorabilia combine with interactive exhibits to portray the history of the game. Up to 1,200 reception guests can meet and filter through the displays. www.wgv.com
The Conference Center at the Main Library
This conference center offers 20,000 square feet of event and meeting space inside Florida’s largest public library. An outdoor courtyard with views of the city skyline is popular for receptions. www.jpl.coj.net