7 days in Jacksonville Itinerary

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jacksonville: St. Augustine (Ghost & Vampire Tours, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., &more) and St. Augustine Beach (in Saint Augustine Beach). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, make a trip to Riverside/Avondale Historic District, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Sarasota to Jacksonville is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier evenings in Jacksonville when traveling from Sarasota in March, with lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.