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Because of its North Florida location, Jacksonville has a temperate climate and a delightful change of seasons not found in other Florida cities. Year-round sunshine and blue skies offer mild weather, making a visit to Jacksonville pleasant, whatever the season.

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Seafood and Shrimp

There aren't many destinations where you can pull your boat up to dock at a restaurant and then devour fresh seafood from the very waters you've just traveled. Well, Northeast Florida is one of those fresh-out-of the water vacation spots.

The Outback Crab Shack is a local secret located on Six Mile Creek, just west of the World Golf Village. This is the kind of place to bring the whole gang. Order the platters, fried or boiled, each stacked high on a cafeteria tray, so dig in and get dirty in an old cypress shack. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. No boat required as there is parking available.

For a more urban flare, head Downtown, where great seafood is coupled with skyline views reflecting on the St. Johns River. There is an impressive selection of restaurants along the river, including River City Brewing Company. The Mayport Shrimp are a local specialty not to be missed. Make an evening of it, catching an outdoor concert at the Jacksonville Landing after dinner or hit one of Downtown's popular nightspots.

For some real southern comfort look for local bistro The Brick, in the historic neighborhood of Avondale. One popular dish is the Shrimp and Grits. The shrimp are succulent and irresistible along side grits, served light and fluffy in a pastry shell. There's nothing like it!

Seafood is a cause for celebration in Northeast Florida. There is no better showcase of the ocean's finest delicacy than the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. Each May, Downtown Fernandina Beach hosts thousands of visitors as they witness pirate invasions and shrimp boat races, peruse the booths of over 300 vendors of arts & crafts and antiques and, of course, sample shrimp and fresh fish prepared a variety of ways. The Great Atlantic Seafood & Music Festival in Downtown Jacksonville Beach is also a great spot to taste delicious seafood, browse the crafts market and dance al fresco to Zydeco, jazz, blues and beach music. For more festival fun, go to the Festivals page.

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