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Review:
Jacksonville is a large, modern city in northeast Florida, a business and cultural center of the region. But, there is another reason to visit Jacksonville: its other, more natural side. Jacksonville has 22 miles of fine sandy beaches that are never crowded where you can laze the day away or engage in any of the water activities.
You can take the kids to the Shipwreck Island Waterpark, say hello to giraffes at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens or Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, visit the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve and hike through 46,000 acres of salt marshes, coastal wetlands, and hardwood forests. History buffs should not miss a visit to historic Fort George Island.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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