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In 1965, the Friendship Fountain was the world’s largest and tallest fountain, capable of spraying 17,000 gallons of water a minute to a height of 120 feet. Accentuated by colored lights at night, it became a popular tourist destination and local recreation site located in St. Johns River Park.

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.

Get an up close view of life during and after the Civil War at the Kingsley Plantation, a former estate where free blacks and private owners lived until it fell under ownership to the State of Florida in 1955. The main house and slave cabins are preserved for historical tours.