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Discover the top things to see and do near HGTV Smart Home 2013.   See the Gallery

Frequently ranked as one of the best zoos in the country, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens houses more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 plant species. A few highlights: the award-winning…   See the Image

Home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, EverBank Field also hosts the annual Florida-Georgia college football matchup and the Gator Bowl, a post-season college bowl game. EverBank Field seats…   See the Image

Located just off the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville Beach, this family amusement center offers a water park with a wave pool, 12 slides, spray nozzles and Florida's only uphill water…   See the Image

Located 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville, the city of Jacksonville Beach boasts more than 4 miles of sandy beaches, a famous fishing pier and a newly redesigned golf course. Other beach…   See the Image

Extending nearly a quarter mile into the ocean, the Jacksonville Beach Pier is the perfect place to fish or just admire the Atlantic. The 1,320-foot-long pier features several fish-cleaning…   See the Image

NORTH Northside Once primarily an industrial area, residential development has taken hold here. Proximity to the airport, Jacksonville Zoo and Huguenot Park -- and the convenience to…   Read the Article

Food and Drink: The Best Places To ... BUY GROCERIES Publix Supermarkets It’s one of the largest and fastest-growing supermarket chains in the South. There’s a Publix perched approximately…   Read the Article

KEY TERMS AND TRADITIONS Jax What locals affectionately call their town. It is not the airport designation, as some believe -- that would be JIA. Other nicknames: First Coast, J-ville, River…   Read the Article