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The City of Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville, Florida is the thirteenth most populated city in the United States, with 813,518 residents. Jacksonville ranks as the number 1 most populated city in the state of Florida, and is located in Duval County. The largest nearby city to Jacksonville is Jacksonville Beach, approximately 20 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Jacksonville, including Larry's Giant Subs, J T'S Bar B Q, Dairy Queen of Oceanway, Sam's Truck Stop and Cross Creek Steakhouse & Ribs. For a larger selection of Jacksonville restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Jacksonville Golf Courses, Zoos and/or Museums, including the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, Pine Lakes Golf Course, First Church of Christ Scientist (Jacksonville Florida) and North/West Course at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Jacksonville please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Jacksonville:
- Jacksonville Craig Municipal Airport (CRG)
- Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX)

Jacksonville, Florida Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Jacksonville
In the month of December, Jacksonville experiences an average high temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 49 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.2 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Jacksonville with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 65 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Jacksonville to receive an average of 2.49 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 5.27 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 0 degrees in the summer and as low as 0 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Jacksonville should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 79 degrees, and nighttime lows of 63.


                                                                                    
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Jacksonville, Florida Attractions

Jacksonville University Golf Course Florida
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Jacksonville University Golf Course  - Jacksonville,
The Jacksonville University Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Duval County Florida. Built in 1987, this Jacksonville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 904-744-3950. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

 


Address: 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Florida
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Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena  - Jacksonville,
The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is a 15,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida. It was built in 2003 as part of Mayor John Delaney's Better Jacksonville Plan to replace the outdated Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum.

 

Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens Florida
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens  - Jacksonville,
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a zoo that is situated in Jacksonville, . It sits at the mouth of the Trout River. The zoo occupies about 110 acres and has over 2,000 animals in its collection. The zoo has grown from its modest beginnings in Springfield to be considered one of the city's premiere attractions.

 

Kingsley Plantation Jacksonville Florida
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Kingsley Plantation  - Jacksonville,
Kingsley Plantation is the site of a former estate in Jacksonville, Florida that was named for an early owner, Zephaniah Kingsley, who spent 25 years there. It is located at the northern tip of Fort George Island at Fort George Inlet, and is part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve managed by the U.S. National Park Service.
Lagoon Course At Ponte Vedra Inn Club Ponte Vedra Beach Florida
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Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club  - Ponte Vedra Beach,
The Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is a 36 hole resort golf course in Saint Johns County Florida. Built in 1980, this Ponte Vedra Beach course designed by Joe Lee is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 904-273-7710. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Laurel Island Links Kingsland Georgia
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Laurel Island Links  - , Kingsland,
The Laurel Island Links is an 18 hole public golf course in Camden County Georgia. Built in 1996, this Kingsland course designed by Davis Love III is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 912-729-7277. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 233 Laurel Oaks Rd, Kingsland, GA 31548
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LaVilla Museum  - Jacksonville,
The LaVilla Museum is a museum of African American history and culture located in the 1929 Ritz Theater in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Mandarin Store and Post Office  - Jacksonville,
The Mandarin Store and Post Office is a historic site in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located at 12471 Mandarin Road. On October 1, 2001, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Florida
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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville  - Jacksonville,
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, which is also referred to as MOCA Jacksonville, a cultural resource of the University of North Florida is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida. One of the largest contemporary art institutions in the Southeastern United States, it presents exhibitions by international, national and regional artists.
Museum Of Science History Jacksonville Florida
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Museum of Science & History  - Jacksonville,
The Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville, Florida in the US, is a private, non-profit that can be found on the Southbank Riverwalk and is the most visited museum in town. Primarily intended as a hands-on science and history experience for children, MOSH features interactive, award-winning exhibitions such as Currents of Time, which explores 12,000 years of Northeast Florida history, and Atlantic Tails, presenting the mammals indigenous to northeast Florida's waterways.
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Jacksonville, Florida Hotels

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Quality Inn
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Quality Inn
1351 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Residence Inn By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
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Residence Inn By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
1310 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Hampton Inn Suites Jacksonville Airport
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Hampton Inn Suites Jacksonville Airport
13551 Airport Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Comfort Suites Airport
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Comfort Suites Airport
1180 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Airport
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Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Airport
13503 Ranch Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Jaxport Inn
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Jaxport Inn
1181 Airport Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Travelodge Inn And Suites Jacksonville Airport
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Travelodge Inn And Suites Jacksonville Airport
1153 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Wingate By Wyndham - Jacksonville Airport
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Wingate By Wyndham - Jacksonville Airport
1200 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Springhill Suites By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
13550 Airport Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jacksonville Airport
1300 Airport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

 

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Jacksonville, Florida Restaurants

This is a list of Jacksonville Specialty Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Truck Stops, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Barbecue Restaurants, Sandwich Shops and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!

 
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Sam's Truck Stop
350 Pecan Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)751-0679
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Dairy Queen of Oceanway
12405 North Main Street Suite 9
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)751-9000
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Cross Creek Steakhouse & Ribs
12123-1 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)765-7420
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Larry's Giant Subs
12001 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)764-9999
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Hardee's of Busch Drive
498 Busch Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)751-1805
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Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q & Catering
1036 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)696-6968
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J T'S Bar B Q
1440 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)751-2750
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Burger King
937 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)751-2514
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China Super Buffet
1038 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)696-8588
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Cici's Pizza
900 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904)757-4997
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Jacksonville Articles

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Castillo de San Marcos: The Only Remaining 17th Century Fort in the U.S.
Published February 21, 2011

The Castillo de San Marcos Fort in St. Augustine Florida survived 205 years under five different flags before becoming the history rich tourist attraction it is today.

 

St. Augustine Lighthouse: Illuminating America’s Oldest Port
Published February 20, 2011

An in-depth review of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum in Florida including it's history, tours, and even myths and legends.

 

Mala Compra Plantation Archaeological Site: Exploration at Work
Published February 10, 2011

The Mala Compra Plantation Archaeological Site is more than just a park with a playground. There is an excavation site rich with early American artifacts to discover.

 

Fountain of Youth: Discovering Spanish Florida
Published February 9, 2011

The Fountain first opened as a tourist attraction in 1901. Today the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park is a full-day tribute to the history of Spanish Florida.

 

St. Augstine, Florida – ‘gators and shrimp
Published November 18, 2010

St. Augustine Florida has beautiful beaches, and a relaxed Southern feeling to its family friendly shops and old fashioned wax museum and alligator farm.

 

Jacksonville, Florida Videos

The Finer Side Of Jacksonville, Florida

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Published: 07/21/2009

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Jacksonville's Top Ten Favorites

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Published: 07/17/2009

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Local Favorites In Jacksonville, Florida

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Published: 07/17/2009

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Published: 04/13/2009

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Jacksonville Beach - Places To Go & See

-  3.2 minutes

Published: 12/05/2008

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Jacksonville Beach - Enjoying The Outdoors

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Published: 12/05/2008

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Kingsley Plantation Jacksonville Florida

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Published: 09/10/2008

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Jacksonville Waterways & Beaches

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Published: 08/19/2008

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