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

 Centered on the St. Johns River banks, Jacksonville, FL US is ranked as the third cleanest city of USA. With beaches, dominating the social landscape and river cutting through the downtown running backward, Jacksonville, FL US is a large city with the heart of a small town. Jacksonville nightlife can surely be rocking and most of the places are just casual bars with blue jeans crowds. read more

Jacksonville Travel Guide

Jacksonville is one of the cities where you can’t get bored with so many activities on offer that you can have a hard time deciding which to do first: lay on the beach to get a good ten, swim, play golf, wonder around one of its state parks or decide upon a historic tour. People didn’t always see Jacksonville as a favorite destination it was mostly known for its smelly paper mills but the development the city went... read more

Jacksonville Sightseeing

·   Castaway Island Preserve is located within the Intracostal Waterway and charms visitors with its abundant marsh banks and ecosystems where they get to see and spot marshland wildlife. The preserve’s nature trails are great places to stroll and observe from wooden boardwalks nature’s bountiful plants and animals. The beautiful natural background offers a relaxing view for guests. Visitors can also go for a... read more