Local Attractions
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, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 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.
ADVENTURE LANDING – Water park with slides, pools, go carts and miniature golf.
