THE BEACHES
– Jacksonville, Atlantic and Neptune beaches are all
within 15 minutes of the Jacksonville Center. They offer
plenty of water and beach activities, motels, restaurants
and shopping.
JACKSONVILLE ZOO –
A 61 acre zoo features an Okavango Village, an authentic
riverfront African Village, dock, wildlife exhibits, a petting
zoo, railroad and river shuttle.
JACKSONVILLE LANDING
– On the northbank of the St. John’s River,
this marketplace has several shops and restaurants and entertainment
on a regular basis.
RIVERWALK – Features
a 1.2 mile boardwalk with restaurants, bars, shops and marina
on the southbank riverfront.
MUSEUMS – Includes
Jacksonville Maritime Museum, Karpeles Manuscript Library
Museum, Museum of Southern History, Museum of Science and
History and Pablo Historical Park.
KINGSLEY PLANTATION
– Built in 1792 and is the oldest plantation in Florida.
AMELIA ISLAND/FERNADINA
BEACH – Located north of Jacksonville a half hour
away. It offers unique shops, restaurants and wonderful
golf courses.
ST. AUGUSTINE –
Located south of Jacksonville a half hour away. It is the
oldest city in the nation with great shopping, restaurants
and trolley tours.
GOLF – Numerous
private and public golf courses including the famous Sawgrass
Club.
