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Once infamous for its smelly paper mills, the sprawling metropolis of Jacksonville—residents call it "Jax," from its airport abbreviation—is now one of the South's insurance and banking capitals. Development was rampant throughout Duval County during the 1990s, with hotels, restaurants, attractions, and clubs springing up, especially in suburban areas near the interstate highways. Aside from that, there are 20 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches upon which to sun and swim, championship golf courses, and an abundance of beautiful and historic national and state parks to roam. Read More

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We will be in Jacksonville on Halloween 2009. Are there any scheduled events for a 14yr and 15yr to enjoy?
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My wife and I are considering wintering in Jacksonville and would like to know the areas to avoid getting a apartment in. What areas are the best middle class neighborhoods.
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Planning a trip to Jacksonville in Feb. I would like to visit the beaches and other sites in the Jacksonville area. What do you recommend? Also, how far away is Daytona and where can you get tickets to the Daytona 500 on Feb.15th? Please advise. thanks Dan and Nancy
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1000 PGA Tour Boulevard
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Distance: 18.5 mi.
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200 Ponte Vedra Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Map

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Airports

Major Airports near Jacksonville

	Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport	6.0 map
Orlando International Airport	131.4 map
Tampa International Airport	171.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Jacksonville

	Distance (mi.)
Gainesville Regional Airport	57.9 map
Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport	64.7 map
Daytona Beach Regional Airport	87.4 map

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Originating	From
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$151
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$156
Manchester (MHT) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$158
Providence (PVD) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$158
Buffalo (BUF) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$164

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Beyond the Bowl
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On February 6, some 100,000 football fans will invade Jacksonville, Florida's Alltel Stadium for Super Bowl XXXIX, making this the worst day of the year to go there. Thankfully, most will depart the next day, leaving behind an oceanside city with 65-degree winter days and fast access to sporting pursuits that don't involve 350-pound men in tight pants. Here's our Jacksonville playbook.
GORP - Timucuan Ecological Preserve
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GORP - Kingsley Plantation National Historic Site
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GORP - US National Monuments - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
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GORP - US National Monuments - Fort Matanzas National Monument
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