The Buccaneer Trail is an interesting case in point. The annual kingfish tournament takes place in July block enclave of victorian homes, antique shops and restaurants then head south to the Kingsley Plantation , the oldest free-standing antebellum home in Florida, located within the 40,000 acre Timucuan Preserve , where Indians lived more than 2,000 years ago. Recreation For sports enthusiasts the options are endless, with top-quality tennis and golf facilities that befit the headquarters of the PGA and ATP tours.
Bikes are available to rent by the hor, day or week.
Fishing excursions are plentiful, and inshore fishing is plentiful. The marine exhibit at the Museum of Science and History Shopping Shopping and entertainment can be found at Jacksonville Landing , a riverfront festival marketplace on the St John's river, while several outlet malls in the area offer exciting discounts on designer merchandise. The historic district is extemely picturesque, as is nearby Fernandina Beach , while Fort Clinch State Park shows what life was like during the civil war. Culture Cultural events are plentiful, and the Cummer Museum hosts many important shows in addition to its own extensive collection of American and Old Master paintings. Music also abounds, with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra , Broadway Shows and visiting dance troupes.