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Vacation in Jacksonville

Presentation of Jacksonville

The largest city in Florida by population, Jacksonville is located just south of the state line with Georgia. The city is situated either side of the Saint Johns River which flows through it to the sea. With a deep harbor, the city is an important naval base on the eastern seaboard. Jacksonville enjoys a strong economy, particularly in sectors like healthcare, finance and logistics. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy and all inclusive vacations to Jacksonville are becoming increasingly popular. Golfing breaks make up another area which the city's leisure industry has adopted in recent years. Initially a part of the French Kingdom, Jacksonville was run by the Spanish and the British before becoming part of the United States in 1821. Looking for a flight and hotel to Jacksonville? Book now to make sure you get the perfect combination.

Things to know before visiting Jacksonville

Vacation deals to Jacksonville are popular right across America. A flight from New York to Jacksonville only takes two hours and forty minutes. If you are coming from the West Coast, then the a flight from Los Angeles to Jacksonville is a little longer because a connecting service is often needed. Any flight to Jacksonville is likely to touchdown at the city's international airport along with arrivals from Europe and South America. The air hub is about 13 miles from downtown Jacksonville so it is best to arrange onward transportation in advance. A big city, there are in excess of 500 neighborhoods that make up Jacksonville. LaVilla, Brooklyn and San Marco are all centrally located. Book your flight and hotel to Jacksonville without delay.

What is the weather in Jacksonville?

As you would expect from a city in Florida, travel packages to Jacksonville tend to see a good deal of sunny weather. Officially, the city has a humid subtropical climate. June, July, and August are the hottest months of the year on average. May is also hot but sees much less rainfall than later summer months when storms can swirl in from the ocean. Snow is an extreme rarity in the city and you are unlikely to see it settle even if it does fall. The coldest ever recorded temperature in the city was 7 °F which was measured as far back as 1985. Vacation package deals to Jacksonville make sense at any time of year, especially if you want to enjoy its pleasantly warm climate, so book your trip soon!

What to see in Jacksonville?

No vacation packages to Jacksonville would be complete without a little sightseeing. An outdoor arts-and-crafts market, known locally as RAM, is held by the Riverwalk every Saturday from March to December. Nearby, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is worth a look around. It is an impressive art museum which was founded in the 1960s. For people who like historic buildings, then a trip to Catherine Street Fire Station is in order. It is now a museum. In LaVilla, the Ritz Theater is a good place to see in its own right. Plenty of well-attended concerts are still staged at this old venue. Hanna Park, located close to the city's beaches, is another fine destination for a day out. Check out the flight and hotel packages to Jacksonville right now and see the city for yourself.

What places to visit near Jacksonville?

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive outside of the city limits. Largely a swampland, it has plenty of hiking trails and nature routes to follow with some superb scenery to explore. Any vacation in Jacksonville should also include a trip to Saint Augustine, a small city to the south of Jacksonville. It is said to be the oldest city in the entire United States and it has a warm welcome in store for day visitors who usually come to enjoy its sandy coastline. To the west of Jacksonville is Lake City. This is the seat of Columbia County and it is famous for its Alligator Warrior Festival held each October. Search for one of the many vacation getaways to Jacksonville on offer right now.

What to eat in Jacksonville?

A modern city, travel packages to Jacksonville will mean access to food from around the world. Italian, Indian and Chinese cuisine is all on offer as is typically American food. Few people would agree that the city has a signature dish to call its own but fried chicken and bacon served on a biscuit probably comes close. Shrimp and grits is a popular dish that you will see on many menus around the city. This close to the Atlantic Ocean, freshly caught fish is another important part of what makes Jacksonville's cuisine what it is. Look for last minute vacation packages to Jacksonville and book your trip now.

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