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Before you go
Your trip to Jacksonville.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Jacksonville – Florida Destination St. Augustine and Jacksonville
How to get there
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Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Jacksonville · 20 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 20 km from downtown. I-95 links the city to Saint Augustine to the south and Georgia to the north; I-10 goes west to Tallahassee. Amtrak has a station in the city on the East Coast line.
How many days
One to two days: one for the Cummer Museum, downtown and the zoo, and another for Kingsley Plantation and the beach.
When to go
In spring and fall, with mild days. Winter is cool and dry. Summer is hot and humid, with afternoon rains; hurricane season runs from June to November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The city is very spread out, and the beaches, the zoo and Kingsley Plantation are far from downtown.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Jacksonville
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Morning
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Start at the Cummer Museum in the Riverside neighborhood, with its art collection and gardens on the banks of the St. Johns River.
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Afternoon
Kingsley Plantation
Head north to Fort George Island and visit Kingsley Plantation, with the ruins of enslaved people’s cabins.
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Late afternoon
Jacksonville Beach
Go down to Jacksonville Beach and walk on the wide sand at late afternoon.
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Evening
San Marco or Riverside
Return for dinner in San Marco or Riverside, historic neighborhoods with restaurants near the river.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Jacksonville?
Visit the Cummer Museum and its gardens, the zoo, Kingsley Plantation, go to Jacksonville Beach and stroll through the Riverside and San Marco neighborhoods.
Does Jacksonville have a beach?
Yes. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach are about 25 km from downtown, on the Atlantic.
What is the distance between Jacksonville and Saint Augustine?
About 65 km via I-95, roughly an hour by car.
How many days should I spend in Jacksonville?
One to two days, covering the museums, the zoo, Kingsley Plantation and the beach.