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Things to see in Jacksonville, Florida (United States): 21 places and when to go
Jacksonville, Florida is a city in United States with around 988,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (6), With kids (4), Architecture (4). The best known are Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 30.332, -81.6719
- Population
- About 988,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (6) · With kids (4) · Architecture (4) · History (4) · Nature (4) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 523 km as the crow flies
What to see in Jacksonville, Florida
The places in and around Jacksonville, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cummer Museum of Art and GardensMuseum in Jacksonville, Florida1.9 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art JacksonvilleMuseum in Jacksonville, Florida1.3 km
- Jacksonville Zoo and GardensZoo in Jacksonville, Florida8.3 km
- Main Street BridgeBridge in Jacksonville, United States of America1.7 km
- Acosta BridgeBridge in United States of America1.4 km
- Dames Point BridgeCable-stayed road bridge in Jacksonville, Florida12 km
- Florida TheatreTheater in Jacksonville, Florida, United States1.7 km
- Fort George Island Cultural State ParkFlorida State Park located on Fort George Island, in Florida, US25 km
- Timucuan Ecological and Historic PreserveWetlands in Florida (U.S.) managed by the National Park Service21 km
- Adventure LandingGroup of amusement parks in the United States25 km
- Boneyard BeachBeach in Florida, United States29 km
- Buckman BridgeBridge in the USA16 km
- Cary State ForestState forest in Florida, United States21 km
- Milam ResidenceHistoric home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida35 km
- Maple LeafShipwreck in Jacksonville, Florida, United States19 km
- Norman StudiosFilm studio7.5 km
- Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State ParkState park in Florida, United States21 km
- Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife SanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife20 km
- Shipwreck Island WaterparkWith kids25 km
- Tepeyolot CerveceriaBrewery3.8 km
- Veterans United Craft Brewery & TaproomBrewery18 km
When to go to Jacksonville, Florida
The best time to visit Jacksonville, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:15
- FebPossible10:56
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:45
- MayBest time13:32
- JunBest time13:57
- JulBest time13:47
- AugBest time13:06
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:26
- DecPossible10:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. In June, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jacksonville, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 523 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- St. Augustine, Florida12 places60 km
- Brunswick, Georgia8 places93 km
- Gainesville, Florida16 places99 km
- Ocala, Florida6 places135 km
- Daytona Beach, Florida12 places140 km
- DeLand8 places149 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jacksonville, Florida?
The best known: Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Main Street Bridge, Acosta Bridge. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jacksonville, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03.
How do you get to Jacksonville, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 523 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jacksonville, Florida as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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