Jacksonville Travel Guide

 atufft Says:  South of California Street are several blocks of impressive historical homes, most of which were substantial mansion during the town's heyday, nearly all have been restored and plates date their construction. Some have been turned into bed and breakfast hotels where anyone... 

 atufft Says:  In the neighborhood of the courthouse, on the north side of California street are a scattered collection of homes, typically less than mansions in size, that are of historic and architectural interest. Most have been restored and labeled with historical plates. There are... 

 atufft Says:  Clearly the most impressive church building in town is that of First Presbyterian. It's easy to find since its on the stage coach road into town. Built in 1881, it remains in use, and the congregational website provides additional details as to the church history.... 

 atufft Says:  Jacksonville has a number of churches the architecture of which merits historic interest. St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church is a well maintained wood framed church building near the courthouse. On 4th street, the Catholic Rectory, originally a home, is well preserved both... 

 atufft Says:  The cemetary has the history of several prominent families, and in some cases describes the struggle of pioneer life. There are tombs to children and to women who died in child birth. There is a tombstone for a husband that was killed during conflict with Native Americans. 

 atufft Says:  The Jacksonville Cemetary has a small museum and a map with information about the history of the cemetary and it's layout. There are sections for the secret societies and separate religions and ethnic groups found among the pioneer gold miners. The museum also helps to... 

 atufft Says:  For many tourists of old historic towns, the pioneer cemetary is nothing more than a boring walk among broken tombstones. But, the Jacksonville Cemetary has an exceptional and beautiful location within a Madrone forest on a knoll above town. The cemetary is part of a... 

 atufft Says:  The most significant architectural gem in Jacksonville is the old courthouse building, which is now a museum. Originally scheduled for demolition, a local group was formed in 1946 to save the building, and in fact this group remains alive as an institution devoted to... 

 atufft Says:  The primary activity is simply walking the main street of town, and the various side streets, examining Jacksonville's historic 19th century architecture. I have a few images here to provide the idea. Most buildings downtown have been meticulously restored to the charm of... 

 carmenlilly Says:  Jacksonville hosts the Britt Festival which takes place outdoors and features plenty of acts. We saw Jonny Lang playing, whcih was awesome.There's a stage and people either sit on reserved benches or on the grass. Most bring their own picknick stuff and blankets (it gets... 

 atufft Says:  La Fiesta is located in an old main street building on the west end of the main drag. It's hard to miss. The building is on a hillside, so the balcony is easier to access on the backside. The restaurant has extensive inside and outside seating, and the chef really knows how... 

 atufft Says:  Segway of Jacksonville is right across from the entrance to the old pioneer cemetary. The prices for rental are relatively steep by my wallet, so I didn't rent one. But, the large selection makes checking out these vehicles interesting. Check the website below for more... 

 atufft Says:  Jacksonville has several parks oriented toward local residents that tourists may also use. Just below the cemetary is a skateboard park that's not overly crowded, but is well designed for the purpose. On the southeast side of town is a public park with playground equipment... 

 atufft Says:  Deer are treated very well in Jacksonville. Hunters would consider them treated too well as they are plentiful even in town. I don't recommend trying to pet one, but they sure are cute to watch. Unfortunately, the excess population of deer isn't due so much to a lack of...