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.
Skate at one of the oldest operating skate parks in the country, Kona Skate Park. This park is no dinosaur either. They have some of the raddest runs, including a 30' deep bowl with 6' tombstone extension, freestyle area and j-run.
Get swept up in the romantic atmosphere of Bistro Aix, a hip restaurant in the historic San Marcos area of Jacksonville. This great experiment infuses freshly grown ingredients with exotic flavors. And the mixologists are the ultimate professionals.