
Jacksonville Tours & Activities Guide - Top Fun Things to do in Jacksonville
Insurance and Banking giants have replaced the smelly paper mills in Jacksonville and in modern times, Jacks as the locals call their city, is a bustling city that attracts plenty of business as well leisure visitors. The 1990sin particular witnessed rampant growth of Jacks and suddenly the city had plenty of hotels, restaurants and attractions. With the revitalization plenty of other hospitality services like clubs and bars also sprang up in quick time.
Supporting the commercial enthusiasm is the 20 mile long beach on the Atlantic Ocean offering visitors quiet evenings and misty mornings to enjoy Mother Nature at her best. For those who love the outdoor action, Jacks also offers a number of championship golf courses, historic and beautiful state and national parks, and other waterfront activities. The Southbank Riverwalk and Jacksonville Landing are spots frequented by the locals as well as visitors all through the week and week ends.
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve deserves special mention for the pristine wilderness it offers and the informative exhibits which will help you learn about the natural history of the region. Spread over an overwhelming extent of 46,000 acres and offers everything from trailer parks, strip malls, tumbledown fish camps, condominiums, rural roads and the stately old homes. Together they make up an unusual breed of National Park.
Entrance to all the parks is free and the parks are open on all days barring a few national holidays. The other major attractions of Jacksonville are divided as 'north of the river' and 'south of the river'. A Jacksonville travel guide will help you learn more on these attractions

