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• Average Daily Temps:
High: 78°F or 25.5°C
Low: 58°F or 14°C
• Population: 1.3 million
• Getting Around: Either by auto or by bus/light rail transit system called the SkyWay Express (downtown area only). Also, water taxis and bike taxis (downtown only) are a unique way to see the city.
• Busiest Time of Year: During the summer months.
• Known for: Its warm weather, beaches and attractions.
• Did You Know?
• Jacksonville is the 15th largest city in the United States based on population.
• Jacksonville was first settled by the French.
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This Bud Tour's for You
 If you're like most people, you enjoy beer but have no idea how it's brewed. The Anheuser-Busch Company wants to remedy that. At the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Jacksonville, the public is invited to tour the brewery and learn firsthand how beer is made and bottled. |
Cummer's Art, Gardens Keep Growing
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is a museum with a world-class collection and a nationally-recognized education center. The museum houses a collection of art from all ages and many cultures, organizes and presents special exhibitions, and has developed innovative programming and extensive community outreach. Two and one-half acres of formal gardens on the west bank of the St. Johns River provide further appeal for visitors. |
Discover First Coast's Pristine Beauty
Off the Northeast Florida coast near Jacksonville Beach, a string of island parks offers pristine beaches, sand dunes, coastal hammocks and marshlands. Visitors can enjoy such activities as kayaking, sailing, canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, surfing, bird watching and camping.
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 MOSH a Big Pit for History Buffs
A recent, $1-million renovation and a new logo, "Wonders Never Cease," make downtown Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History (MOSH) a "must-see" for visitors to the First Coast. |
 History Protected at Fort Clinch
To get a real feel of the history of an area, you need to go right to the source. Fort Clinch is located just north of Jacksonville in Fernandina Beach. History abounds on the grounds of this fort with its hollowed walls and cannons reaching out to all who enter. |
 Let Kelly Seahorse Ranch Take the Reins
You don't have to be the main character in a romance novel to enjoy a transcendent experience. At Kelly Seahorse Ranch, you can indulge your sense of adventure to the fullest even if you've never been near a horse. |
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