Jacksonville International Airport 10 min
Tree Hill Nature Center (22 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Friendship Fountain (20 min) Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Pecan Park Flea & Farmers' Market (14 min) Showcasing more than 750 storefronts, this expansive flea market offers antique & new wares. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (11 min) Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Florida Theatre (19 min) Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Reddie Point Preserve (27 min) Lush, riverfront recreation space with a fishing dock, picnic shelters & trails on 102 acres. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (19 min) Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Treaty Oak Park (20 min) Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. Memorial Park (20 min) Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Southbank Riverwalk (21 min) 1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (18 min) Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (15 min) Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. MOSH (19 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. James Weldon Johnson Park (20 min) Small urban plaza featuring 2 fountains & a stage, plus occasional music & arts events. Ritz Theatre & Museum (15 min) Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. |