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Review & FAQ:
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Where is Jacksonville located?
- Jacksonville is located in northeastern Florida, where it has become a popular destination for family vacations.
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What makes Jacksonville a popular nature destination?
- Jax, as it’s known to the locals, is home to a vast urban park system, which includes the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. Locals and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to enjoying nature, with activities like hiking, biking, bird watching, and camping.
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What water sports can visitors enjoy in Jacksonville?
- If you love water sports, you can enjoy paddle-boarding, canoeing, and kayaking on the extensive Intracoastal waterways. Alternatively, you can head to one of Jacksonville's beautiful beaches for swimming, surfing, fishing, and boating.
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Jacksonville
St. George Island
Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach
Big Cypress Reservation
Anna Maria Island
Blue Spring State Park
Charlotte Harbor
Crystal River
Everglades National Park
Florida Aquarium, Florida
Fort Christmas Historical Park
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
Key Largo
Key West, Florida
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
Old Homosassa
Ormond Beach
Neptune Memorial Reef, Key Biscayne, FL
Seacrest Wolf Preserve
Seaside
Sebastian
St. Augustine
St. Johns River
Wakulla Springs
Winter Park
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