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City of Jacksonville Florida
For visitors driving from the east coast down I-95 to Florida, Jacksonville is
the first city they pass through after they cross the Georgia - Florida border.
I say "pass through" because most of them are heading farther south,
to Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Miami.
For visitors driving from the east coast down I-95 to Florida, Jacksonville is
the first city they pass through after they cross the Georgia - Florida border.
I say "pass through" because most of them are heading farther south,
to Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Miami.
The city of Jacksonville Florida
is still relatively little known and
remains underrated as a
vacation destination, having no
big name attractions, other
than its major league football
team.
Still, there is a lot to do and a
golf courses, the Jacksonville
Florida ZOO, seasonal fairs,
festivals and very interesting
museums. Check out the list
of the most popular
Jacksonville events and
attractions on the bottom of this
page.
is still relatively little known and
remains underrated as a
vacation destination, having no
big name attractions, other
than its major league football
team.
Still, there is a lot to do and a
golf courses, the Jacksonville
Florida ZOO, seasonal fairs,
festivals and very interesting
museums. Check out the list
of the most popular
Jacksonville events and
attractions on the bottom of this
page.
Jacksonville is also a great city to live in. Situated on both sides of the big St. Johns river, it is a dream town
for water enthusiasts.
The river, up to 3 miles wide in places, runs through the middle of the city, crosses the downtown and then
heads east to the nearby Atlantic ocean. About 2 to 3 miles from the ocean and parallel to the coast runs the
Intracoastal Waterway, a freshwater "East Florida Highway" for boaters, which stretches from Georgia to
Miami.
It separates the City of Jacksonville Beach from Jacksonville with a mile wide system of marshes and canals
that are a haven for fish and other aquatic animals.
Six bridges connect both sides of the river and a few more run over the Intracoastal. The downtown bridges
are illuminated after dark for an even more spectacular view.
Downtown, where around the Jacksonville Landing beats the heart of the city, daytime traffic and exciting
Jacksonville nightlife draw different crowds.
for water enthusiasts.
The river, up to 3 miles wide in places, runs through the middle of the city, crosses the downtown and then
heads east to the nearby Atlantic ocean. About 2 to 3 miles from the ocean and parallel to the coast runs the
Intracoastal Waterway, a freshwater "East Florida Highway" for boaters, which stretches from Georgia to
Miami.
It separates the City of Jacksonville Beach from Jacksonville with a mile wide system of marshes and canals
that are a haven for fish and other aquatic animals.
Six bridges connect both sides of the river and a few more run over the Intracoastal. The downtown bridges
are illuminated after dark for an even more spectacular view.
Downtown, where around the Jacksonville Landing beats the heart of the city, daytime traffic and exciting
Jacksonville nightlife draw different crowds.
This area is best known for excellent restaurants, some offering not only great food but spectacular views of
the river. Not far from there are the sports complex and great entertainment venues.
Mild all year-round Jacksonville weather, and its location near ocean, beaches, rivers and lakes, give many
opportunities for leisure activities or sports for everyone.
For nature lovers the city of Jacksonville Florida, surrounded by many recreation areas and parks, offers great
opportunities for experiencing wildlife. Manatees, alligators, all sorts of water birds, as well as abundant plant
life make it one of the greenest cities in the nation.
Recently Jacksonville was picked by the Forbes magazine as one of America's best cities for the outdoors.
the river. Not far from there are the sports complex and great entertainment venues.
Mild all year-round Jacksonville weather, and its location near ocean, beaches, rivers and lakes, give many
opportunities for leisure activities or sports for everyone.
For nature lovers the city of Jacksonville Florida, surrounded by many recreation areas and parks, offers great
opportunities for experiencing wildlife. Manatees, alligators, all sorts of water birds, as well as abundant plant
life make it one of the greenest cities in the nation.
Recently Jacksonville was picked by the Forbes magazine as one of America's best cities for the outdoors.
 | Jacksonville ZOO | |
| Jacksonville Museum of | |
| Modern Art (JMoMA) | ||
| The Museum of Science | |
| & History (MOSH). | ||
| Alexander Brest Museum | |
| and Gallery on the campus of Jacksonville University. | ||
| The Cummer Museum of | |
| Art and Gardens | ||
| The Karpeles Manuscript | |
| Library | ||
| The LaVilla Museum | |
| Beaches Museum & | |
| History Center | ||
| Museum of Contemporary | |
| Art | ||
| Bryan Museum of Southern | |
| History | ||
| Norman Studios Silent | |
| Film Museum |
When visiting the city of Jacksonville Florida consider these events to attend
ands things to do:
screening at seven historic venues in the city, and is held every May.
displays.
and Exposition Center. You may expect games & rides, food, live entertainment, vendor
merchandise booths and agriculture/livestock exhibition.
after Thanksgiving.
ands things to do:
| The Art Walk, a monthly outdoor art festival on the first Wednesday of each month. | |
| The Blessing of the Fleet and the Great Atlantic Seafood and Music Festival (in March). | |
| The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, held every April. | |
| Blues festival held in Jacksonville Beach, also in April. | |
| The Jacksonville Film Festival features a variety of independent films, documentaries, and shorts |
| The World of Nations Celebration is also in May. | |
| The Spring Music Fest is a free concert on Memorial Day weekend. | |
| Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks celebration held every July 4 is one of the nation's largest fireworks |
| The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is held every November at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds |
merchandise booths and agriculture/livestock exhibition.
| Planetfest, is an annual corporate music festival in November, and features a variety of musicians. | |
| Lighting of Jacksonville's official Christmas Tree at the Jacksonville Landing on Friday, the day |
| The Jacksonville Light Parade happens on Saturday night on Thanksgiving weekend. | |
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