Holiday in Jacksonville

About Jacksonville

Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the USA and is located at the mouth of the St. Johns River in the Atlantic in northeastern Florida. The city offers over 35 kilometers of Atlantic beaches, a burgeoning craft beer scene, and a surprisingly rich cultural offering — all without the crowds of Miami or Orlando. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach form the "Beaches" communities: relaxed surfer vibes, piers, seafood restaurants, and golden Atlantic sand. The Talbot Island State Park north of the city offers pristine beaches with sea turtle nesting sites. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on the St. Johns River houses an impressive collection featuring works from Rubens to Warhol amidst formal gardens. The Riverside-Avondale neighborhood is Jacksonville's hip center with boutiques, craft breweries, murals, and the Five Points Entertainment District. The St. Johns River — one of the few rivers in the world that flows north — runs through the city and offers kayaking tours, manatee watching, and riverwalks. Fort Caroline recalls the French Huguenot colony of 1564 — one of the oldest European settlements in North America.