Jacksonville, FL

Answer 1

Located in the North East region of Florida, surrounded by the St. John's River and Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville has miles of sandy beaches that are sure to please anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation. Just a short drive from the Jacksonville International Airport, the beaches of Jacksonville are of city's best feature. If you've left your boogie board, bathing suit or sunscreen at home, no worries, Jacksonville Beach is filled with surf shops, try Aqua East on Atlantic Boulevard as they have a large selection of beach related items. If you are staying down by the beach, throw on some casual clothes, flip-flops and catch the Trolley down to Neptune Beach. Here you'll find local restaurants such as Al's Pizza, Meza Luna and if you're in the mood for oysters, Slider's. After dinner, walk down to the Lemon Bar, an outdoor bar which will be crowded with locals.

Jacksonville is the largest land area city in the Unites States, so it's best to rent a car. The St. John's Town Center is easy to get to and is the ultimate shopping destination in Jacksonville; housing stores from Banana Republic to Louis Vuitton and Brooks Brothers. Bring your sunglasses because this mall is exclusively outdoors! Enjoy lunch at one of the many Town Center restaurants and then head downtown to explore the city.

If you are in town during football season, you can watch Jacksonville's own NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. If they aren't playing, head to the Cummer Museum or the Museum of Modern Art - both downtown. If you are traveling with children make time to visit the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens or visit the latest exhibit at the Museum of Science & History.

There's more to explore in Jacksonville, but a day trip to historic St. Augustine should be in order. Take a drink from the Fountain of Youth or explore the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. You can even take a tour of the city on the Old Town Trolley which takes you to all the major tourist attractions in St. Augustine including the Castillo de San Marcos and the Old Jail.

From the relaxing sun and sand of Jacksonville Beach to the cultural attractions of downtown, Jacksonville is a great city to take you next vacation.

Answer 2

Jacksonville is located in the Northeastern section of Florida. It is right above St. Augustines and Daytona Beach and is approximately two hours to Orlando by Car. Jacksonville is the largest city in the state of Florida. St. John’s River runs through the city and the beaches are just minutes away.

Many visitors come to Jacksonville to stay at one of the many beach locations. There is Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and St. Augustine. There are many hotels, resorts, inn’s, and private rentals available. Families love to spend time together at the beach. Many people combine a trip to Disney and Epcot with a stay in Jacksonville since Orlando is so close. After a hectic trip to the amusement parks there is nothing better then a relaxing stay on the ocean.

Jacksonville is a diverse city. You will find people from all over the world living here and because of this, you will find restaurants that offer just about every cuisine you could ever want. You will also find local pizza, subs, bbq, and fast food restaurants. Chuck E. Cheese and Dave and Busters are two very popular places that families love.

Of course, if you desire elegant dining you will find that here too. Seafood restaurants are very popular due to the proximity to the ocean.

The businesses in the Jacksonville area are very diversified. You will find many healthcare companies, hospitals, colleges, and tourism companies. Larger companies like American Express Business Travel, BCD Travel, Cornerstone Industries, and many, many more. It is easy to attract people to relocate to Jacksonville due to the low cost of living, great weather, and the fact that Florida does not have a state income tax.

While in Jacksonville you will find many things to see and do. From miniature golf to horse back riding, this area has a lot to offer. Your family will love exhibits at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. There are plenty of parks in the area too. Some of these include Huguenot Memorial Park, Friendship Park and Fountain, Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, and Ringhaver Park.

Museums are also located in Jacksonville. Some of the most popular include the Jacksonville Museum Of Science And History, the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society, and of course, the Planetarium.

The Orange Park Kennel Club offers Greyhound Racing. It is quite popular with the residents and visitors. If you prefer to watch car racing then you are in luck. Daytona Speedway is only about an hour away. If you prefer Go Karts to dogs or cars then make your way over to the 103rd Street Go Kart Track.

Answer 3

Jacksonville, Florida is one of those big little cities. For the longest period, Jacksonville (in square area) was the largest city in the United States. The population is close to one million people but because the area is so spread out, one would think it was a much smaller.

Jacksonville is a sportsman paradise. Within the surrounding area there are over ninety plus Golf courses with the World Golf Village about 20 miles south along Interstate 95. The inter-coastal waterway runs through offer plenty of coves for some great fishing along with off shore charters in Jacksonville Beach.

Jacksonville is also a football town. It is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, it hosts the Gator Bowl and of course the SEC College Football rivalry Florida/Georgia game is played there which boasts the title of the worlds largest cocktail party.

The culinary lover with find the typical American cuisine with many fine establishments specializing in seafood and steaks. The beaches are well maintained and is a good place to shop.