Welcome to Jacksonville Florida home to a bustling 1,300,823 happy residents.  Jacksonville is known for its 57,000 acres of state park and camping grounds, perfect for family vacations and summer days.  Many of the popular parks and camp grounds are located directly on the beach, allowing you to walk from the tent/RV and be in the water in seconds!  Along with beachside camp grounds are the renowned Florida Resorts!  Like all beaches in Florida, they are lined with Resorts, Hotels and pools, making the area a prime family vacation.

One of Jacksonville’s prime attractions is the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden center, a beautiful resort nearly over 1,500 exotic animals.  The zoo offers educational programs and behind the scene tours, as well as daily shows and demonstrations.  Be sure to check out the overlooks where you can look down onto the animals from overhead!

The most popular park and camping ground in the Jacksonville area is Little Talbot’s State Park, ranked as one of the nation’s greatest camp grounds along the East Coast.  With spacious camp-spots divided by large woods and beautiful oak trees to preserve privacy; you will feel like your camp ground is the only one on the beach.  Nearly all campgrounds are located on the beach, so get up in the morning and walk to the water’s edge for a refreshing morning cool off.

The Huguenot Memorial Park is a family friendly state park with camp grounds and meeting areas.  Whether you plan to spend a night, or just visit this beautiful park it remains fun for the entire family.  Located on the beach the park is a prime spot for entertainment both on beautiful open grass area’s and white sandy beaches.

If you enjoy some history, art and gardens be sure to visit the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and enjoy a day of beautiful walks and memorial arts.  With 12 galleries and nearly 5,000 objects at the museum you will be busy for hours!  Behind the building are nearly 3 acres of beautiful garden pathways; hosting exotic plants and beautiful sites this is all part of the experience!

Enjoy a good stage-show? Well the theatre of Jacksonville might just have the thing for you.  With hundreds of showings each year there’s bound to be a showing during your visit!  Be sure to check the venue prior to arrival, see what’s onstage during your stay!