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Did you know one philanthropist has amassed thousands of historical manuscripts, and has them on display throughout nine museums in the U.S.? Seeing is believing at the Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, where you'll find the original draft of the "Bill of Rights," the original manuscripts of "The Wedding March" and Einstein's "Theory of Relativity," among many others.

An amazing animal sanctuary awaits you at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The animal preserve sits on 110 acres at the mouth of the Trout River and is home to exhibits and attractions that display more than 2,000 exotic animals and 1,500 plant species.

You'll appreciate the historical significance of Theatre Jacksonville, named Jacksonville's "Official Theatre" in 1972. Since then, this entertainment venue has produced classic plays like "Little Women," "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Arsenic and Old Lace," "Taming of the Shrew," "Wizard of Oz," "The Crucible," "Oklahoma" and many more.

What could be better than a cool drink in hand, strolling the beachfront and listening to the sweet pings of steel drums? Head over to the Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival each September and you'll feel transported to the islands. Enjoy great music, food, crafts and entertainment at this festival.