It may not be your typical Florida destination, but Jacksonville will surprise you with its miles of white sand beaches, rich arts scene, massive urban park system, and booming craft brewery culture. Hit popular spots like Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach for surfing, swimming, beach volleyball, and oceanfront dining. Explore 20 miles of hiking and biking trails at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park or escape to Little Talbot and Big Talbot Island State Parks for untouched natural beauty and wildlife viewing. Need a break from the sun? Admire the well-curated collection of art and beautiful gardens at the Cummer Museum, enjoy the shops and restaurants at St Johns Town Center®, or sample microbrews on the Jax Ale Trail or via the Go Tuk’n Jax Brewery Tour. If you’re here with kids, they’ll love mingling with elephants or taking a manatee river tour at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, checking out the interactive exhibits at the Museum of Science & History, and seeing endangered big cats at the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary. During NFL season, you can watch the Jaguars play at EverBank Stadium.