Jacksonville Attractions

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Jacksonville, Florida's First Coast with its miles of beaches remain relatively unspoiled and unfenced. The Beaches communities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach offer some of the best sport fishing, boating and water sport opportunities in the country. A stroll along the beach might yield a collection of seashells, a view of porpoise and northern right whales that cavort off the coast, or merely the relaxed state of mind that ocean waves can foster. Mayport Naval Station is home to many U.S. ships, including aircraft carriers. Many shrimp boats drag their nets in the waters of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean from the docks of Mayport.

Kingsley Plantation 13165 Mount Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, 251-3537, Visit Florida's oldest standing plantation where Kingsley's slaves produced sugarcane and Sea Island cotton during the early 1800s. Kingsley conducted many agricultural experiments and did much to further the cultivation of citrus fruits in Florida.

Mayport Lighthouse (circa 1859) Located at the Mayport Naval Air Station, 247-8688, This historic lighthouse saw enemy action during the Civil War, but remained on duty, while Union gunboats used the beacon light as a navigational aid as they attempted to lay siege upon Jacksonville. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Caroline National Memorial  French Huguenots landed at this site in 1564 and established the first Protestant colony in North America. Today, the park encompasses 680 acres and includes a replica of the original fort, as well as a visitor center and a nature trail. 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, Located in the Timucuan Preserve 641-7155

Huguenot Memorial Park  Waterfront campsites, a bird observation area, and gorgeous views of some of North Florida's remaining natural areas await visitors to Huguenot Memorial Park.  In addition to the natural beauty of the area, the park also offers swimming, fishing, surfing, a boat launch area, picnic shelters, restrooms, and shower facilities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Like Kathryn Abby Hanna Park south of the St. Johns River, Huguenot Memorial Park was designated a Great Florida Birding Trail site by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission because of the outstanding habitat and the abundance of various kinds of birds.  The park includes a critical nesting area for terns and shorebirds, and often hosts rarities like bar-tailed godwits.  Birders are likely to spot gannets, loons, and sea ducks. Huguenot Memorial Park is the only park in Duval County that allows beach access by vehicle. The park also has the benefit of being located near many of the area's significant points of interest, including Fort Clinch State Park, the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, Mayport Naval Base, and the Jacksonville Zoo. 10980 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville 251-3335

The Jacksonville Zoo north of downtown, is a natural wonderland growing and changing daily, with more than 1,000 rare and exotic creatures. Covering about 70 acres along the St. Johns River, the zoo has the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo offers an entertaining and educational experience for visitors and residents of Florida's First Coast.  8605 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, 757-4463

Theodore Roosevelt Area 13165 Mt. Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226, 904-641-7155, Visit this 600 acre wilderness preserve along the St. Johns River and discover a natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. Miles of thickly wooded, peaceful nature trails hiking trails are on site that offer views of distinct ecological communities with various flora and fauna present.

University of North Florida Nature Preserve 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207, 904-646-2998, This 1,000 acre nature preserve features twelve miles of nature trails winding through typical northeast Florida terrain which include a 21 station exercise course and a jogging path.

Anheuser-Busch Tours Experience how fresh beer is brewed. The Tour gives you the opportunity to see the all-natural brewing process and marvel at our state-of-the-art facilities, brew houses, cellars and packaging plants. We also invite you to enjoy a complimentary tasting of our finest beers.