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Contact: Jacksonville & The Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
904/798-9111 / www.jaxcvb.com
Airport Information | Accommodations | Area Suppliers | Meeting and Event Venues | Dining | Attractions | Golf | Weather
1. Thriving metropolis meets southern hospitality Big-city Jacksonville is a record-breaking destination for meetings. It is the largest city in the continental U.S., the fastest growing city in the Southeast and the eighth fastest growing city in the U.S. Located in Northeast Florida and recently ranked “most affordable location for corporate meetings” by an independent, meeting-planning website, this dynamic metropolis offers the best of urban amenities sweetened with southern hospitality.
2. Spectacular shorelines and temperate climate Bordered on the east by 20 miles of stunning Atlantic coastline, Jacksonville offers the best of both worlds for groups. With a sub-tropical climate and an average of 220 days of sunshine per year, groups can enjoy the temperate climate and the sparkling seashore year ‘round.
3. Airport accessibility Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), located just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, provides non-stop flights to major U.S. cities including those that serve as international gateways. For ease of group travel, more than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide approximately 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX. Jacksonville International Airport offers convenient access to over 4.9 million travelers per year.
4. Diverse and distinctive group settings Jacksonville and the Beaches provides a wide variety of accommodations, diverse meeting space and a city-wide total of 22,425 guest rooms. You will find the ideal setting for any group among the array of urban, suburban or beachfront properties. The historic Prime F. Osborn, III Convention Center one of the largest meeting and convention facilities in the area.
5. Interesting off-site opportunities Group venues are as varied as the distinctive neighborhoods in the Jacksonville & the Beaches area. The downtown entertainment district is a walkable array of many creative options for dining and private events. Off-site venues from cultural to beachside ensure an impressive and different group experience.
6. Naturally appointed A vibrant downtown only a few minutes away from communing with nature? You’ll find it in Jacksonville, where a rare blend of city and nature coexist peacefully. An ideal destination for ecotourism, parkland and ecological preserves are a relaxed setting for group activities. Set on the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River with Atlantic beaches to the south, all things aquatic are found here.
7. Golfer’s paradise With over 50 golf courses in the area, Jacksonville and the Beaches offers championship golf ranging from carefully manicured oceanside resorts to popular public courses. With a temperate climate and bright sunshine, your group can tee-off all year ‘round.
8. Artistic and cultural gem Jacksonville’s thriving arts scene earned the rating of one of the top 25 arts destinations in the country by American Style magazine in 2006. Artistic and cultural pursuits are embraced and celebrated in this urbane environment. Performance venues, museums and art galleries are available to round out your group’s agenda.
9. Unique surrounding areas At the northernmost reach of the Jacksonville Beaches is Mayport, home to one of the oldest fishing villages in the country and Naval Station Mayport. To the south, Jacksonville Beach is a lively waterfront setting for dining and entertainment, including the Seawalk Pavilion.
10. Meeting support from the best! Where better to obtain objective information about local group meeting and convention facilities than from the area experts? Save valuable time with site selection assistance, group venue suggestions, promotional items and supplier referrals. The Jacksonville & the Beaches CVB Convention Staff is eager to assist you in planning a successful and memorable meeting.
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