There are many fun activities to try in Jacksonville, including beautiful Jacksonville beaches. Set at the mouth of the St. John's River in northeastern Florida, Jacksonville is a large city and regional business center as well as a natural paradise for vacationers wanting an escape.

Known as "River City by the Sea," Jacksonville boasts over 20 miles of sandy, uncrowded beaches, almost 40 miles of the meandering Intracoastal Waterway canal, and a vast stretch of the tranquil St. Johns River.

The city is also home to the most extensive urban park system in the nation, with no less than ten state and national parks and preserves, along with a burgeoning foodie scene with award-winning restaurants, buzzing bars, and a vibrant nightlife.

Activities and attractions in and around the city include art galleries, museums, and other cultural offerings, surfing and swimming at the barrier island beaches of Neptune and Jacksonville Beaches, and world-class golf at the Ponte Vedra Beach's TPC Sawgrass.

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