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The name Jacksonville was first used in 1822. Today this lively Northeast Florida city is home to NFL football, about 50 golf courses, festivals, outdoor opportunities, and cultural attractions. Among Jacksonville's varied points of interest are the Museum of Science and History, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Kinglsey Plantation, and the Historic Buccaneer Trail. Jacksonville is a fisherman's paradise and the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival is considered one of the Southeast's top annual events.

Adventure Landing

1944 Beach Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 246-4386

http://www.adventurelanding.com/jax-beach.html

The park offers a seasonal waterpark, go-karts, miniature golf, an arcade, batting cages, and laser tag.

Alhambra Dinner Theater

12000 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 641-1212 or (800) 688-7469

http://www.alhambradinnertheatre.com/

Northeast Florida's Premier Dinner Theater located in Jacksonville, Florida featuring seven plays a year with fine dining and service.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

111 Busch Dr.

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 696-8373

http://www.budweisertours.com/docs/florida.htm

Visitors may see the brewery and bottling processes and then sample some in the hospitality room.

ATP Tour International Headquarters

200 ATP Tour Blvd.

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 285-6400

http://www.atptour.org/

The world of tennis: ATP Champions Race, rankings, event history, results, news, reports, biographies, live scores, chats and more.

B.E.A.K.S.

12084 Houston Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 251-BIRD

http://www.beaks.org/

Every year the Bird Emergency Aid and Kare Sanctuary takes care of or raises thousands of injured animals.

Big Talbot Island

12157 Heckscher Drive

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 251-2323 or 261-4878

http://www.funandsun.com/parks/BigTalbot/bigtalbot.html

The state park offe3rs diverse habitats and offers an enjoyable naturistic atmosphere.

Fort Caroline National Memorial

12713 Fort Caroline Road

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 641-7155

http://www.nps.gov/foca/

The memorial is dedicated to the first landing at St. Johns in 1562.

Fort George Island

12157 Heckscher Drive

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 251-2320

http://www.abfla.com/parks/FortGeorge/fortgeorge.html

The island has been occupied by man for over 5,000 years and offers a range of historic value.

Jacksonville Greyhound Racing

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 646-0001

http://www.jaxkennel.com/

Home of World Class Greyhound Racing - Simulcasting and live racing at three locations in the Jacksonville Florida Area. Take a break from the ordinary and join us for some fun at excitement at the races.

Jacksonville Historical Center

100B Wharfside Way

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 398-4301

The center has a variety of displays showing Jacksonville's history.

Jacksonville Landing

2 Independent Drive

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 353-1188

http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/

The area presents entertainment, dining, and shopping to the community.

Jacksonville Zoological Gardens

8605 Zoo Parkway

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 757-4463

http://www.jaxzoo.org/

Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, Jacksonville Florida. Experience the fascination, and rewarding entertainment of your local zoo. As a visitor to Florida's First Coast or as Internet Visitor, you'll find that the Zoo brings out curiosity, excitement, and friendliness in everyone, no matter what the age.

Karpeles Manuscript Museum

101 W. 1st Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 356-2992

The museum offers changing exhibits of historic manuscripts and documents of importance.

Kingsley Plantation

11676 Palmetto Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 251-3537

http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/us_nhp/fl_kings.htm

This 19th-century cotton plantation is one of the last remaining examples of the plantation system of territorial Florida.

La Cruise Casino

4738 Ocean Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 241-7200 or (800) 752-1778

http://www.lacruise.com/

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Marine Science Education Center

1347 Palmer Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 247-5973

http://www.educationcentral.org/msec/

A local fishing and marine life interest that includes a museum and 14-tank wet lab.

Museum of Science and History

1025 Museum Circle

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 396-7062

http://www.jacksonvillemuseum.com/

The museum has a Civil War collection and permanent displays that explore the ecology of the pre-Columbian Indian cultures and St. John's River.

Museum of Southern History

4304 Herschel Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 388-3574

http://www.rightguide.com/civilwar/poi/msh.htm

The museum has artifacts or exhibits on the culture and lifestyle of the southern life.

Naval Station Mayport

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 270-5226

http://www.mayportnelp.com/

Mayport is the third largest naval station in the U.S. and was commissioned in 1942.

Sally Corporation

745 West Forsyth Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 355-7100

http://www.sallycorp.com/

One of the largest creators of animatronic (robotic) characters in the world.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

829 Riverside Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 356-6857

http://cummer.org/

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida features fine art, special exhibitions, programs, tours, concerts, classes and garden workshops.

The Florida Theatre

128 East Forsyth Street

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 355-2787

http://www.floridatheatre.com/

Complete information and concert listings for Jacksonville's best concert and entertainment venue.

The Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art

4160 Boulevard Center Drive

Jacksonville, Florida

(904) 398-8336

The art museum shows major pre-Columbian exhibit on permanent display.

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve