Jacksonville Vacation & Tourism Guide
Jacksonville offers unlimited cultural and recreational opportunities for visitor and resident alike. Downtown Jacksonville is a vibrant city center offering waterfront dining, world-class entertainment, exciting nightlife, and a wide variety of sporting events. The weather, the native flowers and trees, the riverfront, the ocean beaches, the architecture, the local theater and Symphony Orchestra, the sporting events, the many recreational possibilities, all add up to an ideal vacation at any time of the year for visitors of all ages and interests.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Hampton Inn Jacksonville
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 33 reviews from 4 sources
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" Other nice eating places within walking distance." — source Expedia
"Very clean and comfortable hotel." — source Priceline
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1. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (The)
... the largest fine art museum in Northeast Florida. Noted for Old Master and American paintings, beautiful formal gardens and renowned collection of Meissen porcelain. National award-winning art education ... more
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2. Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art
topics: contemporary art. more
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3. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
... Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2009-10. Its success has been defined as "the standard to which all other Florida orchestras should strive. " The JSO performs early every week, September ... more
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4. Riverwalk
... St. Johns River, directly opposite Jacksonville Landing , this 1 1/4-mile wooden zigzag boardwalk is usually filled with joggers, tourists, folks sitting on benches, and lovers walking hand-in-hand, all of them ... more
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5. Sterlings of Avondale
Although it is an \"urban bistro\", this restaurant offers elegant Southern gentility, with a candlelit dining room complete ... more
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6. Museum of Southern History
... South is commemorated here via memorabilia and artifacts relating to politics, medicine, local history, weapons and fashion, as well as artifacts from the Civil War. Don't miss the phenomenal 3,000-volume ... more
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7. Little Talbot Island State Park
... The Talbot Islands State Park consists of four islands located North of the St. Johns River. The parks offer over five miles of ... more
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8. Big Talbot Island State Park
... Island State Park this spring and enjoy the ocean breezes along one of the most scenic shorelines in north Florida. Located where Nassau Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island State Park offers visitors incredible re... more
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9. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
... Theatre & LaVilla Museum is a newly constructed theatre and museum in the historical LaVilla area of downtown Jacksonville. The beautifully designed facility houses a 400-seat theatre. A museum gallery presents traveling ex... more
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10. Anheuser-Busch Brewery
... how the world's greatest beers are carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients during complimentary tours. Guests 21 years of age can sample their favorite brews in the Hospitality ... more
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1. River City Brewing Company
... location on the Southbank Riverwalk, this gorgeous restaurant and microbrewery has dramatic waterfront and skyline views. For an even better vantage point, sit outside on the enormous covered deck. The quality of the cuisin... more
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2. Mediterrania Restaurant
Tucked away at the corner of Baymeadows and San Jose Boulevard, this authentic Greek and Italian ... more
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3. Chowder Ted's
... Ted's Incorporated is a three star restaurant in Jacksonville. It's been around for the last 30 years. It's known for its seafood. When you ... more
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4. Chart House
... in 1961 in Colorado, Chart House now has more than 25 U.S. locations. The restaurants, many of which occupy historic buildings, draw on the local region's natural features, making each one unique. Fresh fish and seafood dom... more
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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Jacksonville
... of a popular New Orleans hangout for politicians features decor of dark woods and comfortable booths, with a separate bar scene. Choice cuts of custom-aged beef arrive in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. The menu also... more
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6. Bistro Aix
... place has all the pulse and rhythm of a hipster spot for a boisterous lunch with friends and people-watching. With vaulted copper ceilings, exposed brick, berets on all the kitchen staff and lots of trendy eyewear in the cr... more
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7. Maggiano's - Jacksonville
... Italy in Jacksonville, located at St. Johns Town Center. Maggiano's specializes in serving lavish portions of authentic Southern Italian cuisine served family-style. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection... more
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8. Matthew's Restaurant
... :Impeccable service, chefs bedecked in toques and the open stainless-steel kitchen create the kind of swanky atmosphere you'd expect to find in a top New York restaurant. Patrons reserve dimly lit tables weeks in advance to... more
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9. Vito's Italian Cafe
Familiar Italian favorites served ... more
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10. Chew Restaurant
... Restaurant, we believe everyone deserves great food at a reasonable price, attentive service, and thoughtful surroundings. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship and attention to detail in everything we do. We use the highest... more
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