Amazing Jacksonville Walking Tours: Getting to Know the City Better

Jacksonville is situated along the First Coast expanse of northeastern part of Florida and it is positioned on the bank of the river St. Johns River. The city is located to the south of the border of Georgia and to Miami's north. The settlement of the Europeans and Americans then known as Cowford later became Jacksonville. It is the biggest city in the United States. The Duval County is located in this region. The governments of Jacksonville and Duval County merged in 1968, granting Jacksonville a large area of the land and inserting most of the metropolitan part within the limits of the city.

General info about Jacksonville

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacksonville,_Florida

At the center of the city, one will find Jacksonville Landing as well as the Jacksonville river walks. Landing at the riverfront is a famous shopping and dining location. To get access to the Landing one can hire the River Taxi from South bank River walk. The North bank River walk runs a long way along the St. Johns River from Plaza at Berkman to the Fuller Warren Bridge. On the other hand, the walk along the Southbank River stretches a little less connecting Radisson Hotel and Museum Circle.

Walk along the rivers of Jacksonville

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The city of Jacksonville is best explored when a tourist takes a walking tour. All one needs to do is put on those sturdy but comfortable walking shoes and set out to walk around the entire city similar to a local. You will be able to learn about the history of the place; will find some real good food, you will spot several locally owned stores where you can shop till you drop or you may just find a serene atmosphere to sit and relax.

Jacksonville walking tours

http://jacksonville.about.com/od/walkingtours/Walking_Tours.htm

Tour of Jacksonville

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