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Recreation

Today, Jacksonville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South, and is the largest in square miles, covering several counties including St. Johns, Duval and Clay. More than one million people call Jacksonville home. Offering year-round recreational opportunities, Jacksonville residents and visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking at the beautiful beaches, on the St. Johns River, and on any of the numerous waterways. The many parks throughout the city offer tennis, basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, pools and ball fields. Hiking trails can be found in some city parks and at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve where self-guided trails lead through various distinct ecological zones. Jacksonville is the home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, the semi-professional Jacksonville Suns baseball team, an outstanding zoo, the Jacksonville Naval Air Station (NAS Jax), and many golf courses such as the World Golf Village. To experience the thrill of professional golf, watch the PGA tour tee it up for The Players Championship, held in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach at the TPC at Sawgrass.

Culture

Jacksonville museums include the Alexander Brest Museum, housing decorative arts and pre-Colombian artifacts. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens also contains decorative arts, dating from 2,000 BC. The museum has an outstanding collection of 18th century Meissen porcelain objects. On the grounds is a formal garden modeled on the Villa Gamberaia gardens in Florence. The Fort Caroline National Memorial is located near the site of the original French settlement. For a historical look at Jacksonville, visit the Jacksonville Historical Center. Tree Hill Nature Center contains native Florida flora and fauna in a 50-acre preserve.

For live performances of music or theatre, visit the extravagant Florida Theatre in downtown. The three-hall Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is the home of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, which performs at the Robert E. Jackson Hall. Another hall, the Moran Theater, is used for Broadway touring shows, and the third hall, Terry Theater, is used for smaller performances. Other big name concerts and forms of entertainment are held at the outdoor Jacksonville Metro Park and inside at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The Florida State College at Jacksonville presents national and international ballet troupes, opera and contemporary dance companies.

Events

The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is held each October and includes livestock, a petting zoo, horticultural exhibits, carnival rides, and arts and crafts displays. The Kuumba Festival is held each May to celebrate African-American culture with parades, music and food. July brings spectacular Fourth of July celebrations and the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament with a fish fry, seafood festival and fishing derby. Other annual events include a national monster truck event at the Jaguar Stadium, Home and Patio shows, Gun and Knife shows, and the Southern Women's Show.

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