Jacksonville International Airport (JIA)
Car Rentals: ANC, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty.
Taxis by Gator City Taxi (904-741-0008) and many Hotel Shuttles are available in the front of this single-level terminal. Check with your hotel for more information.
Amtrak Silver Service/Palmetto features two daily trains between Washington, Richmond, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami. The Palmetto offers Business Class service, while Silver Service trains include Viewliner Sleeping and Dining Car accommodations.
Jacksonville, FL
Riverwalk Cruise Lines
Cruise the St Johns River on the First Lady of Jacksonville; a stern wheeler that also serves dinner; by appt; 1718 Atlantic Blvd; 904-398-0797; http://www.downtownjacksonville.org
Mayport & St Johns River Ferry
Mayport is the home of a large shrimping village; the historic ferry transports cars across the St Johns River to Mayport, Fort George and Amelia Islands; A1A Highway North where Ft. George Island looks across the St Johns River to Mayport; 4610 Ocean Street; 904-241-9969 or 904-270-2520
Amelia River Cruises & Charters
One and two hour narrated tours of the Amelia River for up to 49 passengers or private charters; 1 Front Street,
Fernandina Beach; 904-261-9972
St. Augustine, FL
Lighthouse Charters
Charter your own vessel and plow the waters of northeast Florida; sailing instruction, power boats custom fit to your budget; Camache Cove; 800-333-8750
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Historical Society Tours
Guided tours of the rivers, architecture, neighborhoods, historic forts and the downtown area; 100 Wharfside Way; 904-396-6307
St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Historical Tours
Narrated 7-mile tour to inform you about the oldest city in North America; ask them to cover the Fort Mose ruins before you make a reservation; 167 San Marco Ave in; 800-397-4071
Helicopter Tours of St. Augustine
Tours over St. Augustine and the beaches; prices start at $25 per person; open daily 9a-7p; 4900 US 1 North; St. Augustine Airport; 904-824-5506; http://www.OldCityHelicopters.com
Atlantic Beach, FL
Miles of Smiles Glided Tours
The only Segway company in town shows folks how to safely and enjoyably ride a personal transporter while touring through beautiful beach neighborhoods; 363 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 2; 904-246-2989
Jacksonville Freeway & Bridge Network: Jacksonville is one of the oldest cities in Florida. It is growing, but not explosively like Orlando. As a result Jacksonville has time to extend freeway system without as many dramatic traffic jams experienced in Orlando, which can’t build roadways fast enough. Jacksonville also has a downtown focus of activity, it has a beltway making it easy and to cross-navigate. Freeways names are:
1 US Route from north of Downtown going east
6A State Freeway connecting to both ends of I-295
10 Interstate Freeway Jacksonville to Los Angeles
90 US Route, Downtown to the eastern metro area
95 Interstate freeway connecting the East Coast
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