• For many years Florida's nightlife was almost solely associated with the flashing lights of Miami's South Beach. Today Jacksonville has become a main contender in the southern club and bar scene. As a result of decades of significant construction efforts, Jacksonville is today the largest city in Florida and the largest city, in terms of land area, in the continental U.S. Jacksonville has also developed its own unique modern nightlife scene, which runs the gamut from high-energy ultra modern to low key and laid back.
  
  

Plush

• One of the most unique dance clubs in Jacksonville, the venue which is now Plush was transformed from a movie theater. With 12,000 square feet divided into a large dance floor, bar, VIP area and concert venue, Plush is one of the largest night clubs in the city of Jacksonville. The decor is modern and elegant, with silk curtains, leather couches and a mirror-lined dance floor. The in-house DJs at Plush spin a vast array of pop and dance music, with specific themes on certain week nights.
  
  Plush
  845 University Blvd. N.
  Jacksonville, FL 32211
  (904) 743-1845
  plushjax.com
  
  

Leopard Lounge

• A more intimate venue, Leopard Lounge provides a more relaxed atmosphere than many of its rivals. Decorated in a neutral palette with brown leather couches, Leopard Lounge maintains a well-stocked bar and the dance floor features in-house DJs. The crowd it attracts is generally a bit older than some of its counterparts as well.
  
  Leopard Lounge
  845 University Blvd N.
  Jacksonville, FL 32211
  (904) 743-1845
  plushjax.com
  
  

Club Paris

• Situated in an old arcade building, Club Paris was recently renovated to have a luxurious European feel. The club was opened in 2007 by famed American socialite Paris Hilton. Guests enter the Jacksonville club on the first floor which includes a large center bar and a dance floor of more than 20,000 square feet. Upstairs the VIP area forms an intimate plush lounge, complete with luxurious lounging beds and down pillows.
  
  Club Paris
  2 Independent Drive
  Jacksonville, FL 32211
  (904) 358-8300
  clubparis.net
  
  

Rain

• Rain is situated in a newly designed modern complex featuring sleek blue lighting, concrete walls and metal furnishings. Black leather couches line two of the walls of the dance floor and the bar forms the center of this vast one-story club. A fusion of a lounge and after-hours dance club, Rain has a cool trendy vibe and attracts guests to match.
  
  Rain
  845 University Blvd N.
  Jacksonville, FL 32211
  (904) 743-1845
  plushjax.com