Tag Archives: Metropolitan Park and Marina

World of Nations 2015

World of Nations 2015, May 2nd & 3rd at Metro Park

World of Nations 2015 Guide Book Metropolitan Park 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 $5 Buy Tickets As you travel through the World of Nations Celebration, experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Admission is $5 (One Day Ticket) or $8 (Two Day Ticket). Children ages 3 and under are free. Grab your passport and join us for a great trip! April 30 – May 3, 2015 at Metropolitan Park Have you ever wanted to visit a foreign country? We have your passport ready! The  and local multicultural friends will bring the world to you with this fascinating cultural destination that …

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A River Runs Through It

A calm, cool presence winds its way through our concrete jungle, one that other downtowns would kill for. Jacksonville was born on the banks of the St. Johns River – and the start of the city remains the heart of Downtown today. The Northbank supported a bustling maritime industry with the last shipyards operational into the 1980s – just visit the Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center at The Jacksonville Landing for a glimpse into its history. Downtown’s Southbank enjoyed a turn-of-the-century entertainment destination boasting a 30-acre , the setting for numerous silent films, from 1907 to 1916. Today, the St. Johns …

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