Jacksonville
Transportation Hub
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Florida, State: South, United States of America
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Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: March to April and Oct-Nov
International Access: -Description
This sprawling northeastern Florida city also has nature and wildlife preserves, historic residential neighborhoods and lots of golf courses.It is the commercial, financial and industrial center of Northern Florida and due to its location near the mouth of the St John`s River, it is a transportation hub as well.Location
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Subtropical
. The museum was built on the site of the home of Arthur and Ninah Cummer and began with 60 pieces from Ninah`s collection. Today it is best known for its collection of early 18th-century Meissen porcelain tableware.
10 mi.east of the city centre is a reconstruction of the historic old Fort Caroline.In the 16th C French Huguenots attempted to establish a settlement in this area.
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens are home to over 1,000 rare and exotic animals. New attractions are constantly being added with ''Range of the Jaguar'' being among the best of those recently added. Other popular favorites at the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens include Safari Lodge, Birds of the Rift Valley, Plains of East Africa, Great Apes of the World, Wild Florida and Australian Adventure.
Timings: 9:00 to 17:00
Timings: 9:00 to 17:00