Jacksonville Florida Vacation Guide
Jacksonville Florida is one of the best-kept secrets on the East Coast with a picture perfect waterfront setting, beautiful beaches, great climate and plentiful recreational activities.
The City of Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in the United States with a population of more than 800,000 residents. Jacksonville claims to be the oldest European recorded settlement in the USA and is an economically diverse and thriving city. Jacksonville, home of the Gator Bowl, has a zoo, museums, galleries, a symphony orchestra, theaters, nightclubs, shopping centers and golf.
The Jacksonville Landing is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex located right on the river. It is the hub of Jacksonville's popular entertainment district in the Downtown area. The Riverwalk area is more than a mile of shops, restaurants, hotels, theaters and bars, making it one of Jacksonville's most popular downtown destinations.
Known for its miles of beautiful beaches, Jacksonville is perfect for a family vacation. Jacksonville Beaches are 12 miles east of downtown Jacksonville. Half a dozen beaches stretch 28 miles along the Atlantic shore linked by the A1A. Jacksonville beaches offer a number of attractions, including Adventure Landing amusement, a year-round entertainment complex and summer season water park.
Jacksonville offers many fun things for families to enjoy such as beautiful beaches, swimming, surfing, water sports, tennis, golf, plenty of sightseeing, fishing, boating, eco tours, kayaking shopping and the wonderful weather.
Jacksonville Things To Do
Adventure Landing
www.adventurelanding.com
Open year-round, Adventure Landing offers a fun-filled day with go-karts, a mega-arcade, batting cages, miniture golf, and laser tag. During the summer months you can cool off at Shipwreck Island Water Park, which features a wave pool, uphill water coaster, kiddie cove and the pirate's play village.
1944 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach
(904) 246-4386
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
www.jaxzoo.org
The Jacksonville Zoo has something for every member of the family to enjoy with over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,500 varieties of plants. The new 2.5 acre Kids’ Zone play park allows kids to climb, jump, and get wet in the 4,000 square foot Splash Ground and Plaza.
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 363 days a year.
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
(904) 757-4463
Talbot Islands State Parks
One of Florida’s most pristine State Parks with more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches. Activities include kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, hiking and nature trails and picnic pavilions. With the diverse habitats in the park, wildlife such as river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats, and a variety of birds can be found here.
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226
(904) 251-2320
Jacksonville Accommodations
Jacksonville accommodations consist of beachfront hotels and resorts, luxury, budget, downtown hotels, riverfront and even some pet friendly accommodations. Jacksonville Beach condominiums are popular among families. Many hotels often provide a number of additional guest services such as onsite restaurants, one or more swimming pools, child care and/or kids programs for certian age groups. The cost and quality of the hotels usually vary by the range and type of services available and by season.
