Jacksonville is a metropolis that covers the northeast coast of Florida. This long stretch of coastline is complete with arts and different outdoor activities.

It has vast neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, and the scenic St. Johns River that cuts through the middle of the city.It is, in fact, considered the largest city in the continental United States.

A Vibrant Cultural Milieu

Then, Jacksonville has a rich cultural life: the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens contains one of the largest collections of European and American paintings combined with beautiful riverside gardens. Yet another place is the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville or, in other words, MOCA-a first-class modern art location.

History buffs might like the Kingsley Plantation, which contains a well-preserved house and quarters from the 1800s. The Jacksonville Symphony adds to the artistic flair in this city with its performances, given throughout the year, luring classical music lovers from across the region.

Outdoor Adventures and Beaches

Those who like the outdoors will find a good deal in Jacksonville. The city is ringed by state parks that host pristine beaches, sand dunes, and nature trails. Those who like surfing would enjoy Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach, while Hanna Park is so well-liked for camping, hiking, and biking.

Jacksonville has the largest urban park system in the country with over 80,000 acres of parks and trails. The Riverwalk runs both sides of the St Johns River and is a scenic path and ideal place to take a walk. Boat tours are aplenty if you like seeing the city from the water.

Dining and Nightlife

From just-off-the-boat seafood to Southern BBQ, international delights, and all other tastes in between, the food in Jacksonville is as diverse as its people. That eclectic dining scene spills over into Riverside, too, with top suggestions including Restaurant and Southern Grounds. A burgeoning scene for craft breweries has also taken hold in the city, with favorites including Bold City Brewery and Intuition Works, offering up local brews in relaxed settings.

Accommodations to Fit Every Budget

From luxury to the more affordable, Jacksonville has it all. A few of these are as follows:

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: Although located a little north of Jacksonville, this five-star resort will give you an ultimate beach experience and charge a rate of about $600 per night.

Omni Jacksonville Hotel: If you want to balance comfort and convenience in downtown, the Omni offers rooms with great river views starting at approximately US$ 200 per night.

Hotel Indigo Jacksonville Tapestry Park-district boutique hotel with stylish rooms for about 150/night.

Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown I-95-modest, near Riverwalk; starting rate is around US$ 120 per night.

Hey Lykkers!

Has anyone of you guys been to Jacksonville? What do you think about beaches or the local food scene? Share those with your fellow Lykkers or let us know if there is anything special you would want to see here in the city. Jacksonville has a little something for everyone, and we love hearing from you about your own adventures!