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United States

Jacksonville / Sunshine, Beaches, and Jazzy Vibes

MeowScore 😸82/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

March

Lively events at Landings, ideal climate for tourism. 😸🌴🎉

🐾🎉
january

Mild climate & festivals make it purrfect for cat-tourism. 🎉🌴

😻💸
february

Cat-lovers visit for the Catty Shack Ranch fundraiser. 😻❤️💸

🍀🚗
march

Celebrate St. Catrick's Day at the Landings 🍀 and enjoy the Cat Hill Climb. 🚗🐾

😽🎵
april

Attend the Jazz Fest with cat friends and enjoy pawtastic music. 🎶😽🎵

🐬☀️
may

Cat-amaran tours start, with paw-some views of dolphins and sunshine. 🌊☀️🐬

🐅🦁
june

Purrfect month to visit the zoo. Enjoy tigers, pumas, lions and more. 🐅🦁🐆

🎆🍔
july

Celebrations of Cat-gust rush in early with fireworks and BBQ at the beach. 🎆🌊🍔

🚣🌊
august

Summer in full swing with catamaran cruises and paw-some water sports.🚣🌊🌺

🐾😽
september

Cat lovers unite for the National Pet Adoption weekend. Adopt a purrfect friend. 🐾❤️😽

👻🎃
october

Halloween celebrations bring cat-themed events and furr-ocious fun. 👻🐾🎃

🍂🍁
november

Visit the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens and enjoy the fall foliage. 🍂🍁🐾

🎶🎅
december

Jingle bells rock concerts and paw-some holiday celebrations await. 🎶🎄🎅

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Prices for shopping and food are average for a mid-sized U.S. city. Taxes are higher than expected. Some deals can be found in outlet malls outside of the city.

Check out the outlets in St. Augustine for good deals on name brands.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Beaches and attractions

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Beaches and attractions

Visitors come for the beaches, zoos, parks and museums.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping customs in US cities.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping customs in US cities.

Credit cards are widely used, splitting the bill is common, and servers may ask if you need change back.

internet situation

great Speed

Decent speeds but could be faster

great Availability

Good availability, few outages

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage across major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative state

Sunbathe on Jacksonville's sandy shores for hours, letting the purrfect blend of sun and sea tickle your whiskers.

Wander through the lush gardens and purr-ks, catching the fragrant scents of catnip, on your nine lives-worthy American adventure.

Things to do

The mainstream

🎨🎶🐾
Riverside Arts Market
🛍️🍔🎬
St. Johns Town Center
🧪🦕🎨
Museum of Science and History
🐵🌴🐘
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
🐾🦁🐯
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

The mainstream

🎨🎶🐾
Riverside Arts Market

A cat-tivating outdoor market featuring local artists, musicians, and food vendors. Bring your furry friend and enjoy the lively atmosphere!

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🛍️🍔🎬
St. Johns Town Center

Purrr-fect spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Take a stroll through the outdoor mall and enjoy the sunshine!

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🧪🦕🎨
Museum of Science and History

A-mew-sing place to explore science, history, and art exhibits. Check out the fun interactive exhibits for cats of all ages!

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🐵🌴🐘
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Furr-tastic place to see furry, scaly, and feathery creatures from all over the world. Don't miss the Range of the Jaguar exhibit!

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🐾🦁🐯
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Pawsitively amazing rescue and sanctuary for big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards. Go on a wild adventure and see these majestic creatures up close!

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Off the beaten path

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Fort Caroline National Memorial
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Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
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The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
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Little Talbot Island State Park
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The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Off the beaten path

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Fort Caroline National Memorial

Mews on over to enjoy a slice of American history! This site commemorates the French presence in Florida in the 16th century with cat-friendly facilities, trails, and activities.

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🌲
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

It's a Cat's playground with a 120-acre park featuring walking trails, gardens, and natural spaces for cats to explore. A beautiful nature retreat for any feline.

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🌿
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

This museum and garden has cat-tivating art pieces on display all year round. There are 2.5 acres of historic gardens to explore, too.

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🏝
Little Talbot Island State Park

This secluded beach is the purrfect place for cats to unwind and enjoy the ocean breeze. It's untouched by human development and has miles of quiet coastline.

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🐆
The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

This animal sanctuary is home to big cats like lions and tigers. Visitors will have the chance to see them up close and learn about conservation.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative state

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit The Jacksonville Landing

A buzzing marketplace complex that hosts live music, events and more, overlooking the St. Johns River.

Check out the Jaguars Football Stadium

Take a cat-friendlytour of TIAA Bank Field, home to the Jacksonville Jaguars football team.

Learn about local art at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

Featuring over 5,000 works of art and beautiful gardens, the Cummer Museum is a cultural treasure.

Take a stroll through the Nassau Sound

A unique, sparsely-populated coastal area with pristine beaches, bike trails, and birdwatching opportunities.

Try Some Smoked Fish Spread at Safe Harbor Seafood Market

A beloved local delicacy, Safe Harbor's smoked fish spread is a must-try for any seafood lover.

Useful external sites

www.visitjacksonville.com

Visit Jacksonville↗

Official tourism website for Jacksonville

www.jacksonvillezoo.org

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens↗

Website for the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

www.flyjacksonville.com

Jacksonville International Airport↗

Website for the Jacksonville International Airport

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