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Visitor Information

Official Florida-Georgia Welcome Center
presented by Shands Jacksonville

Visit the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center presented by Shands Jacksonville, located across from EverBank Field next to Lot K and Metropolitan Park, to get the most up-to-date information on Florida-Georgia weekend activities.
The Welcome Center also serves as a Sideline Safety Zone location.
Click here for a printable map of downtown Jacksonville with transporation information, activities and more (PDF).

Hours of Operation
Wednesday, October 26: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 27: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, October 28: 8 a.m. - midnight
Saturday, October 29: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Visitors inside the Welcome Center can enjoy:

• Complimentary coffee provided by Bold Bean Coffee Roasters 
• Florida-Georgia Merchandise
• Ice for sale
• The Florida Times-Union daily newspaper for sale
• First aid and medical support provided by the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department
• Lost and found
• ATMs
• Volunteers to help with your Florida-Georgia weekend questions and needs
• Petite Pet bandanas and accessories for your furry friend
• Complimentary trolley stop   

Outside the Welcome Center

• UF & Shands Jacksonville booth with giveaways including rally towels, Gator Silly Bands and first aid supplies. Record your own "Do the Chomp" video, choose your favorite Gator song or cheer and prove your groove. Win a $250 gift certificate towards the purchase of Gator gear.
• America's Pork Producers TAILGATE Party with complimentary samples.

Florida-Georgia Information Booths

Get all of your Florida-Georgia questions answered at one of the information booths located in the Sports Complex area and throughout downtown Jacksonville. Amenities include informed staff to answer Florida-Georgia questions, transportation information (trolleys, cabs, etc.), Sideline Safety Zone information, downtown maps and more.

Locations & Hours
Florida-Georgia Welcome Center presented by Shands Jacksonville
Sports Complex area and adjacent to Metropolitan Park
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. – Midnight
Saturday, Oct. 29, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Visit Jacksonville Welcome Center (Inside The Jacksonville Landing)
Thursday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sideline Safety Zones
Corner of Laura Street and Independent Drive
Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, Noon – 3:30 a.m.

Coastline Drive and Newnan Street
Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, Noon – 3 a.m.

Touchdown Showdown
Outside EverBank Field’s south end zone
Saturday, Oct. 29 only, 10 a.m. – end of game

Adams Street Experience
Outside EverBank Field near Gate 1
Saturday, Oct. 29 only, 10 a.m. – 1 hour postgame

Amenities
Informed volunteers to answer Florida-Georgia weekend questions
Florida-Georgia weekend guides
Transportation information (trolleys, cabs, etc.)
Sideline Safety Zone information
Downtown maps
Buttons
Complimentary pom poms (available only at the Florida-Georgia Welcome Center presented by Shands Jacksonville)

Florida-Georgia Weekend Information

Hotline: 1-800-985-FLGA (3542)
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Visitor Information & Hotels

Click here for special hotel rates for this year's game.
Contact Visit Jacksonville at www.visitjacksonville.com or call 1-800-733-2668 and ask for a complimentary visitors magazine and a list of available hotels.

Around Town

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