Jacksonville Vacations, Jacksonville Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Jacksonville Vacation Guide

Jacksonville, Florida, is located in Florida's First Coast and is the largest city not only in Northeast Florida, but in the entire continental United States. Jacksonville has a wealth of beaches, excellent shopping, great restaurants and is rich in history.

The city has several historical sights including Kingsley Plantation, Fort Clinch, Fort Caroline, and the Timucuan Preserve. It is also home to the largest contemporary art museum in the Southeastern United States as well as the Cummer Art Gallery.

In 1901 a majority of downtown Jacksonville was burnt down in a massive fire causing the locals to have to rebuild the entire region. The Museum of Science and History has a great exhibit dedicated to this disaster. After the city started undergoing repair, New York filmmakers discovered the area and flocked here in the winters to film movies.

Temperatures in the city range from 50's and 60's in the winter and the high 90's in the summer. The locals say they experience only two seasons, Summer and Spring, as the leaves never change colors and there is rarely ever snow.

Jacksonville has a wonderful zoo with many beautiful animals including primates, snakes, giraffes, rhinos and elephants!