In a city steeped in history, you will find a wonderful vacation spot. Jacksonville, Florida is full of amazing sites just waiting to be discovered and explored. This is the perfect vacation spot for the whole family.

With over 26,000 hotel rooms, including resorts, you are sure to find the perfect hotel room, whether it be in the middle of the city or sitting along the coast line with a gorgeous view.

Take a step back into time and discover some of the richest of American history. With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, be prepared to enjoy every minute of your Jacksonville vacation. There are too many sites to possibly visit in a single trip, but here are a few that you can't afford to miss.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine - Catholic or not, this beautiful church will inspire everyone in your group. The church has been burned to the ground multiple times, but was rebuilt in 1797 where it stands today.

Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the United States - you will see how greatly schools have changed in America since the early eighteenth century.

Castillo de San Marcos - built in 1672, it's the oldest stone fort in America. It was built by Spanish military forces to protect their interests in the new continent from the British.

After a wonderful day exploring some of Jacksonville's rich history, take some time to explore the beaches. Inside the city limits of Jacksonville, you have access to the Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach.

Rent a beach cruiser and bicycle up and down the boardwalks of the beaches. There are many pizza parlors, surf shops, boutiques and sandwich shops to discover. Some of the greatest souvenir shops are found here along the gorgeous boardwalks.

Jacksonville Beach's Sea Walk Pavilion offers many annual events such as Springing the Blues in March. The annual music festival draws many locals and tourists alike. Just north at Neptune and Atlantic Beach, you are bound to find wonderful restaurants and a great open-air bar, Lemon Bar. The bar is a great place to enjoy a pina colada right on the beach.

With so many family-friendly places to explore in Jacksonville, you are bound to have a perfect Florida vacation. With all the wonderful beach-front amenities of some of the major vacation points in Florida without the crowds, you cannot ask for a better locale.