Jacksonville Map, Florida

Jacksonville History

In the year 1888, along with the establishment of luxurious hotels and selling of beach properties in the area, the first direct railroad service connecting the city and the northern areas was constructed. However, the city had its share of tragedy when a yellow fever epidemic hit the city and killed dozens in the city. read more

Jacksonville Nightlife

Sunny Caribbee is a well-worn small joint to stir a person’s Caribbean soul and is situated only a few steps above other spots. Ragtime Tavern is a Cajun bar and restaurant, which brews its own beer. This bar as compared to its counterparts in the street makes existence that is more casual where live bands play from Wednesday to Sunday. The Sea Horse Inn features a reggae band and hot crowds are attracted here on... read more

Jacksonville Sightseeing

·   The Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens located in the historical district of Riverside Avondale, is the largest fine arts museum in the Northeast Florida region. It is truly a place of interest with more than 6,000 art pieces and world-class art exhibits from 2100 B.C. to modern-day 21st century art. It also hosts the Wark Meissen Collection, one of the best and outstanding porcelain collections in the whole... read more

Jacksonville Travel Guide

North west from the forth is the beautiful Theodore Roosevelt Area a place rich in history where the ancient Timucuan lived and when the Willie and Saxon Browne brothers choose to live much in the way the Timucuan lived, without plumbing and electricity. Populated until the last brother died in 1960, the cabin can still be seen in the wilderness. read more