Mayo Clinic Hospital & Medical School - Jacksonville. The world's largest integrated group medical practice, the Mayo Clinic Hospital is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of complex illness. Physicians and allied health professionals at the Jacksonville, Florida clinic provide specialized, high quality health care based on the needs of each patient. Mayo Medical School (MMS) - part of Mayo Clinic - enrolls a select class of 42 medical students each year who possess superior academic credentials, leadership characteristics and a dedication to health care. A new Mayo Hospital opened April, 2008. Visit www.mayo.edu.  [Top]

Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Beach is a charming oceanfront resort nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intra-Coastal Waterway east of Jacksonville. Discover miles of beautiful, sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, boogie boarding, and boating, and a 1,300-foor pier. Jacksonville Beach offers abundant dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation, such as an 18-hole municipal golf course, concerts, and fun festivals, including the annual Springing the Blues music festival. Visit www.jacksonvillebeach.org or www.visitjacksonvillebeaches.com.  [Top]

Jacksonville Jaguars. Catch the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC) tackle the gridiron at the 82,000-seat Jacksonville Municipal Stadium - one of the newest, state-of-the-art sports venue in the NFL. Located in downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium also hosts the NCAA Gator Bowl, US soccer and many concerts and events. For tickets and game dates, call 904-633-6000 or visit www.jaguars.com.  [Top]

Jacksonville Landing. Located in Downtown Jacksonville along the beautiful northbank of the St. John’s River, Jacksonville Landing is North Florida’s most vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment destination with a pictuersque view of the river. From elegant river-view dining to trendy nightclubs to outdoor concerts, Jacksonville Landing is the ultimate destination for family entertainment in Jacksonville. Call 904-353-1188 or visit www.jacksonvillelanding.com.  [Top]

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Jacksonville Zoo inspires the discovery of wildlife through innovative, interactive experiences. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens houses over 1,400 rare and exotic animals, 1,000 unique plant species and a friendly lion mascot - Jazoo. Enjoy Northeast Florida’s only walking safari in the 11-acre Plains of East Africa, and experience exciting exhibits including Birds of the Rift Valley Aviary, Great Apes, an expanded train ride, and an elephant complex. Call 904-757-4463 or visit www.jaxzoo.org.  [Top]

St. Augustine, Florida. The country’s oldest city, St. Augustine is a charming destination with historic homes, churches, museums, a delightful historic district with cobblestone streets, quaint cafes and bars, and unique shops, and significant landmarks such as the Castillo de San Marcos fort. Famous attractions include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument along Mantazas Bay, Fort Matanzas, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum and Flagler College. St. Augustine’s 43 miles of pristine beaches and the Inter-coastal Waterway are ideal spots for fishing, diving, surfing, boating, parasailing, and water sports. Visit Fort Matanzas National Monument, a coquina watchtower on Matanzas Inlet built by the Spanish in 1740-42 to protect the the city. Visit www.oldcity.com, www.visitoldcity.com, and www.historicstaugustine.com.  [Top]

Tournament Players Club Sawgrass. A PGA tour course, TPC at Sawgrass features two breathatking 18-hole championship golf courses - the Stadium Course and Valley Course - in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and is home to the PGA Tour's headquarters. A golfing masterpiece and one of the most challenging courses on the planet, the Stadium Course is host to THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA Tour's flagship event. Set on 415 acres of Florida swampland, the course features narrow, marsh-lined fairways, strategic bunkers, thick rough with craters and mounds, tall palm trees, and lightning-fast greens. The par-72 Valley Course has hosted the SENIOR PLAYERS Championship and the NFL Golf Classic. Visit www.tpc.com.  [Top]

Springing the Blues. Named by Downbeat Magazine as one of the top 50 Music Festivals in the World, Springing the Blues is Florida’s largest free outdoor blues music festival celebrating America's indigenous art. The three-day oceanfront concert features renowned blues performers, including Grammy winners, displays and family activities at the Oceanfront SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. This incredible festival is held annually over the first weekend in April. Visit www.springingtheblues.com.  [Top]

Jacksonville Budweiser Brewery Tour. The Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville brewery offers free tours to see how its famous beer is made. From an open-air tour gallery, you will discover the century-old brewing process and high-speed packaging lines that fill thousands of bottles and cans per minute. Learn how the world’s greatest beers are crafted using the highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art facility. Midway through the tour, you can sample your favorite brews in the Hospitality Room and browse the Gift Shop. Visit www.budweisertours.com.  [Top]

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. The largest fine art museum in Northeast Florida, The Cummer Museum of Art is noted for its extensive collection of European Old Master and American paintings, beautiful gardens, and its impressive collection of Meissen porcelain. Located along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, this acclaimed museum is framed by two acres of historic English and Italian gardens. The award-winning art education center enhances your cultural experience. Visit www.cummer.org  [Top]