You know there is no place like home when you look out your window to see beautiful white beaches stretching across Jacksonville, Florida, where the sun shines warmly and paradise is at the tips of your fingers. With easy access to the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean, the best of urban entertainment, and a thriving nightlife, Jacksonville provides big city luxuries in style. The city’s beginnings are credited to the St. Johns River, where farmers once forded their livestock on the way to the market, and today it has become a major port of the United States. Once Henry Flager’s Florida East Coast Railway was installed, visitors flocked from around the nation. During both World War I and World War II, the convenience of the St. Johns River led to the establishment of the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, and many military-related industries have developed since. Residents have the most preferred golf havens in the world within miles of their homes, attracting world-class golfers since the Professional Golf Association Tour set up headquarters in 1979. Hometown sports fans also boast the National Football League team the Jacksonville Jaguars and, in 2005, proudly hosted the Super Bowl. The multipurpose Alltel Stadium not only showcases the Jaguars, but also hosts concerts, college football, and monster truck shows for the community. With the Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach in the vicinity, locals can go for a swim day or night, and take advantage of spectacular shopping, eateries, and nightclubs at Jacksonville Landing. The Jacksonville Zoological Gardens houses jaguars, lions, elephants, and other diverse exotic animals, and is an excellent opportunity to learn and entertain for all ages. Dive into Jacksonville’s history by exploring the Black Heritage Trail or learn the art of beer brewing at the Budweiser’s Brewery Tour. One of the city’s most masterful art exhibits is displayed at the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, and the Museum of Science and History offers three floors of hands-on science and history exhibits. With the largest urban park system in the country, Metropolitan Park and the Riverwalk are only two of the hundreds of opportunities to appreciate your city’s natural beauty. Get outdoors and enjoy your neighborhood cultural events, like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, the free Spring Music Fest, or the monthly outdoor Art Walk. When the place you call home is one of the largest cities in Florida and one of the most popular vacation destinations across the nation, there are many ways to traverse the area. The Jacksonville International Airport is just downtown, the Skyway spans the St. Johns River, and river taxis ferry across the water as well. With ideal weather yearlong and a downtown area enlivened by natural beauty, don’t let another day pass without taking pleasure in the top-notch attractions of your hometown.