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It’s a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with some wild animals: The St. Augustine Wild Reserve it’s your choice for Jacksonville’s best animal encounter. The facility cares for about 90 animals including African lions, tigers, coyotes, leopards, and jaguars, to name a handful. All of the big cats are fed along the tour. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of Jax’s true highlights. Boasting 73 acres of protected landscape, the zoo is home to over 200 animals and over 100 plant species. Whether you’re traveling with children or exploring alone, Jacksonville Zoo is a must-visit. It holds the distinction of being Florida’s only walking safari. It also offers the chance to have some face-time with the resident animals
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St. Augustine Wild Reserve
5190 Farm Creek Rd
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It’s a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with some wild animals: The St. Augustine Wild Reserve it’s your choice for Jacksonville’s best animal encounter. The facility cares for about 90 animals including African lions, tigers, coyotes, leopards, and jaguars, to name a handful. All of the big cats are fed along the tour. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of Jax’s true highlights. Boasting 73 acres of protected landscape, the zoo is home to over 200 animals and over 100 plant species. Whether you’re traveling with children or exploring alone, Jacksonville Zoo is a must-visit. It holds the distinction of being Florida’s only walking safari. It also offers the chance to have some face-time with the resident animals
Nature-buffs will get their kicks by visiting the serene, picturesque Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Stretching over 3 miles, the park’s loop trail careens through the island’s maritime forest. It’s popular with hikers, runners, walkers, and casual observers.
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フォート・ジョージ・アイランド・カルチュラル州立公園
12241 Fort George Rd
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Nature-buffs will get their kicks by visiting the serene, picturesque Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Stretching over 3 miles, the park’s loop trail careens through the island’s maritime forest. It’s popular with hikers, runners, walkers, and casual observers.
Kingsley Plantation offers a candid, thought-provoking look into the 19th century. Named after English slave trader Zephaniah Kingsley, this picturesque home is steeped in dark history. The plantation is protected by the U.S. National Park Service and is open year-round. If you’re a history buff, don’t miss a visit to this stunning, yet complicated plantation.
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キングスリー・プランテーション
11676 Palmetto Ave
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Kingsley Plantation offers a candid, thought-provoking look into the 19th century. Named after English slave trader Zephaniah Kingsley, this picturesque home is steeped in dark history. The plantation is protected by the U.S. National Park Service and is open year-round. If you’re a history buff, don’t miss a visit to this stunning, yet complicated plantation.
Another natural Jacksonville highlight, Amelia Island State Park boasts 200 acres of beaches, marshes, and lush forest. It's a popular spot around Jacksonville for horseback riding. Booking a horseriding tour, you’ll get a glimpse of what life used to be like and what Florida looked like in years gone by.
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アメリア・アイランド州立公園
Florida A1A
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Another natural Jacksonville highlight, Amelia Island State Park boasts 200 acres of beaches, marshes, and lush forest. It's a popular spot around Jacksonville for horseback riding. Booking a horseriding tour, you’ll get a glimpse of what life used to be like and what Florida looked like in years gone by.
When it comes to natural beauty, you simply can’t leave out Castaway Island Preserve. With its towering trees and photogenic wildflowers, the park’s trail is a highly Instagrammable spot popular with all age groups. It’s one of the coolest places to see in Jacksonville for outdoor adventurers.
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Castaway Island Preserve
2885 San Pablo Rd S
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When it comes to natural beauty, you simply can’t leave out Castaway Island Preserve. With its towering trees and photogenic wildflowers, the park’s trail is a highly Instagrammable spot popular with all age groups. It’s one of the coolest places to see in Jacksonville for outdoor adventurers.
Craving some rustic sea air? Huguenot Memorial Park has everything you need. Located near the mouth of the St. Johns River, this vibrant park is a fantastic sunbathing spot. While catching some rays in the Florida sunshine, you can watch others surf, swim, and sail in the pristine water.
Huguenot Memorial Bridge
Huguenot Memorial Bridge
Craving some rustic sea air? Huguenot Memorial Park has everything you need. Located near the mouth of the St. Johns River, this vibrant park is a fantastic sunbathing spot. While catching some rays in the Florida sunshine, you can watch others surf, swim, and sail in the pristine water.
The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail stretches for almost 15 miles through the grand and rugged landscapes of Florida. Originally built on an abandoned railroad corridor, it’s grown to encompass three separate paths for walking, jogging, biking, skating and horseback riding.
Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail
Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail
The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail stretches for almost 15 miles through the grand and rugged landscapes of Florida. Originally built on an abandoned railroad corridor, it’s grown to encompass three separate paths for walking, jogging, biking, skating and horseback riding.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Jacksonville is the beating heart of the city. Its streets will take you anywhere that you need to go, and its bright lights and bustling crowds will awaken your sense of adventure as soon as you see them. There are always things to do in downtown Jacksonville.
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Downtown
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Downtown Jacksonville is the beating heart of the city. Its streets will take you anywhere that you need to go, and its bright lights and bustling crowds will awaken your sense of adventure as soon as you see them. There are always things to do in downtown Jacksonville.
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville in Hemming Plaza, little ones will love exploring Downtown Jacksonville Public Library. With an enormous children’s library and plenty of family programming including story times, concerts, toddler art classes and more – the library is more than just books. Jacksonville ArtWalk On the first Wednesday of each month, more than 40 galleries, museums, restaurants and musical venues open their doors to visitors. It’s the place to be each month and a great way to expose children to the local art and music scene. Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville Learn about animals native to Florida, take a walk through the human body and be sure to say hello to Tonka the giant snapping turtle in the museum’s lagoon area. Skyway Express This modern-day monorail connects riders between the Northland Southbank of Downtown Jacksonville. With stops near restaurants, hotels and museums – the Skyway is an affordable way to travel through Downtown - it even crosses above the St. Johns river. It’s a big hit with little kids too!
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Downtown
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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville in Hemming Plaza, little ones will love exploring Downtown Jacksonville Public Library. With an enormous children’s library and plenty of family programming including story times, concerts, toddler art classes and more – the library is more than just books. Jacksonville ArtWalk On the first Wednesday of each month, more than 40 galleries, museums, restaurants and musical venues open their doors to visitors. It’s the place to be each month and a great way to expose children to the local art and music scene. Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville Learn about animals native to Florida, take a walk through the human body and be sure to say hello to Tonka the giant snapping turtle in the museum’s lagoon area. Skyway Express This modern-day monorail connects riders between the Northland Southbank of Downtown Jacksonville. With stops near restaurants, hotels and museums – the Skyway is an affordable way to travel through Downtown - it even crosses above the St. Johns river. It’s a big hit with little kids too!
Blue Cypress Golf Course has reopened with an amazing new makeover which included resurfacing all tees, greens, fairways and driving range. The Course is a 9-hole, par 36 course measuring 3,229 yards from the longest tees. This friendly, casual course is centrally located and easily accessible. Blue Cypress’ location makes it a great option for visitors looking to get in a round of golf but not wanting to go too far. Located in Arlington, just over the Mathews Bridge from Downtown, the course is a short ride from your business meeting or conference. Book rounds on Blue Cypress Golf or in the Blue Cypress Golf App, rates at time of posting are $13.95 for 9 holes walking or $21.95 for 9 holes with cart. It’s a perfect spot to get away for an afternoon or evening round during your business trip to Jacksonville.
Golf Course
Blue Cypress Golf Course has reopened with an amazing new makeover which included resurfacing all tees, greens, fairways and driving range. The Course is a 9-hole, par 36 course measuring 3,229 yards from the longest tees. This friendly, casual course is centrally located and easily accessible. Blue Cypress’ location makes it a great option for visitors looking to get in a round of golf but not wanting to go too far. Located in Arlington, just over the Mathews Bridge from Downtown, the course is a short ride from your business meeting or conference. Book rounds on Blue Cypress Golf or in the Blue Cypress Golf App, rates at time of posting are $13.95 for 9 holes walking or $21.95 for 9 holes with cart. It’s a perfect spot to get away for an afternoon or evening round during your business trip to Jacksonville.

City/town information

Jacksonville is the place to be for those eager to enjoy the exciting environment, outdoor activities, and movie studios. But, it’s difficult to make the most of your vacation without a comfortable place to stay. Our beautiful bright newly renovated home is located in a convenient and quiet location, equipped with everything you need for a great stay. We have taken care of all the details to provide you with the ideal experience. Great Location Close to UC Berkeley, and only 15 minutes away from downtown Jacksonville. Steps away from the North Berkeley Bart Station, Caltrain station, and AC transit. Minutes to highways I-95, FL-115 S, & FL-10 and all attractions.
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Jacksonville
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Jacksonville is the place to be for those eager to enjoy the exciting environment, outdoor activities, and movie studios. But, it’s difficult to make the most of your vacation without a comfortable place to stay. Our beautiful bright newly renovated home is located in a convenient and quiet location, equipped with everything you need for a great stay. We have taken care of all the details to provide you with the ideal experience. Great Location Close to UC Berkeley, and only 15 minutes away from downtown Jacksonville. Steps away from the North Berkeley Bart Station, Caltrain station, and AC transit. Minutes to highways I-95, FL-115 S, & FL-10 and all attractions.