Jacksonville is located in the northeastern part of Florida. It is noteworthy that this city is superior to many other cities of the country, which are located on the continent. In general, the favorable position of this city is not far from the coast of the ocean and made Jacksonville one of the most popular and dynamically developing cities of the country. Every year the city visits an incredibly huge number of tourists who attract a pleasant climate, sandy beaches and interesting sights.
The main flow of tourists arrives in the city through Jacksonville International Airport - Flights from most major cities of the United States are accepted here on its terminals, as well as from other countries. Since the airport is 24 kilometers from the city center itself, the trip to the coast of tourists does not take much time. You can, if you wish, right away at the airport to rent a car and then go on the sightseeing yourself.
At the entrance to the business center of the city, all the tourists of course notice the most popular symbol of the city - a bridge connecting two central areas. The bridge of course makes it easier to move in the city, because it unloads his streets. In addition to the lively four bands intended for cars, there are also safe tracks for pedestrians on this bridge.
And many locals are actively using these tracks during their morning jogs, admiring dawn and sunsets, as well as enjoying the river fresh air. Right from the bridge offers a magnificent view of the city center and also at the popular tourist hotel "Jacksonville".
After a walk along the bridge, you can then go down to the embankment and visit some restaurant with local cuisine. Also directly from the city center, if desired, you can go on some fascinating water trip, in the process of which to admire the surroundings and with a very big luck even see dolphins, often swimming here.
In Jacksonville there is a very interesting museum that local residents are abbreviated by "Mosh", and if they decipher in more detail, then its name sounds so "Museum of Science & History". Of course, the museum is fully dedicated to nature, significant scientific achievements and historical events. On all three floors of the museum there are exhibits, having familiarized themselves with whom guests can learn about very interesting topics - for example, about the human body device, about the history of the country and the life of the ocean inhabitants, as well as a lot.
A lot is represented in the museum of exhibits, which demonstrates the life of underwater animals and among them the huge layout of China, made in full size, is distinguished. Typically, the bulk of tourists stops near this layout to make the photo from Jacksonville. Well, in the hall called "Florida Naturalist's Center" layouts of birds and reptiles, which could well die without help.
Here they live in very comfortable conditions and are not completely afraid of visitors. The museum also is usually very attracted by the "Space Exhibits Hall", which presents the most real spacecraft and various equipment that helps maintain not only life, but also the health of people traveling on spacecraft.
Local residents of Jacksonville are fully proud of their zoo, because in its territory, which occupies more than 45 hectares, about two thousand different living inhabitants lives in its territory. According to experts, a magnificent collection of animals is collected here, which occupies second place in its value in the country. There are huge enclosures with elephants, several Malay tigers, a lot of primates and of course jaguars. It is their life and their habits here a whole program is devoted.
In addition to the volitions with various exotic animals, there is also a small contact zoo for the smallest visitors - "Children's Play", as well as a botanical garden with exotic plants and wonderful avoire, in which over hundreds of species of the brightest tropical birds lives.
The zoo is constantly developing and expanding - in 2008, a huge pool was presented here for visitors with several rare seasheets placed in it. A new exhibition literally opened in a year, which was completely devoted to Varanams from the famous Chest Island. Also for gigantic reptiles were equipped with a real Bamboo Garden, freshwater reservoir and large rocks.
Also one of the most popular attractions in Jacksonville is considered a friendship fountain, which was installed in the eponymous park. During its opening, which took place in 1965, this fountain was considered the greatest and of course the most beautiful in America.
In 2000, the fountain was closed for reconstruction, which lasted for 11 years, and when he was again open, the inhabitants of the city were simply shocked and amazed. The fact is that the fountain jets have become much higher and more powerful, and in the evening and at night the water has become covered with the most different colors. Well, of course, all this is perfectly complemented by musical accompaniment.
Approximately an hour from the city of Jacksonville is the island of Amelia, which, in the period from 1stress agent, was a pirated base. Of course, since that time, a lot has changed, and to date, delightful beaches, with winding paths for cyclists and pedestrian routes attract numerous visitors here.
On the island there are two national parks at once, in which employees carefully follow the wildlife and supports it every day in a pristine state. If you wish, on the island, you can stay at Campsites in the Forest, or on the coast, and then caress the fish along with the locals or wander through the deserted beaches.