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Introduction
Jacksonville defines itself by its historic past and its location where the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean meet. A key crossroads for more than 200 years, Jacksonville lured Northerners in search of sunshine. Downtown Downtown J... Continue reading »
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History
Nowhere else in Florida or in the nation will you be closer to the nation's roots than in this region of Florida which likes to call itself Florida First Coast. That "First" is a reference to the region's undisputed antiquity, not to mention... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Now the state's insurance and banking capital, Jacksonville spread out for miles, making this city of about 700,000 the largest metropolis in the nation. Through it all streams the wide St. Johns River, one of the few rivers in the United Sta... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Jacksonville's diverse culture ensures an eclectic group of eateries for visitors to choose from. Everything from Japanese to American barbecue can be found here, and most at affordable prices. Downtown Downtown Jacksonville is filled w... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
The heart and soul of this Southern metropolis is the St. Johns River, twisting and turning through the city and finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean on the city's eastern border. All that water seeps into every aspect of Jacksonville's e... Continue reading »
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Tours
Given the enormous size of this metropolis, sprawling across 840 square miles of land, it takes a bit of doing to get out of town. Once you're on one of the interstates that race through and around Jacksonville, a world of intriguing stops aw... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) +1 904 741 2000 http://www.jaa.aero/ JAX is located only a short distance from downtown and services the following airlines: Air Tran (+1 800 776 3000/http://www.airt... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Jacksonville State: Florida Country: United States Jacksonville by the Numbers: Population: 735,617 Elevation: 12 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 53 inches Average January Temperature: 53.5 degrees F Average July Temper... Continue reading »
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Introduction
36 miles S. of the Georgia border, 134 miles NE of Orlando, 340 miles N. of Miami Once infamous for its smelly paper mills, the sprawling metropolis of Jacksonville -- residents call it "Jax," from its airport abbreviation -- is now one of... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Jacksonville International Airport, on the city's north side about 12 miles from downtown (tel. 904/741-2000; www.jaxairport.org), is served by Air Canada (tel. 888/247-2262), AirTran (tel. 800/247-8726), American (tel. 800/4... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours -- The following are general open hours; specific establishment may vary: Businesses and offices are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Banks' hours are usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Many ban... Continue reading »
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