Things to Do in Near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chaffee-Jacksonville West

No visit to Florida is complete without a day at the beach. Just 35 miles from this hotel, Jacksonville's beaches span 20 miles. Besides swimming, surfing and sunning, Jacksonville Beach has a fishing pier with rental equipment and no license fee.

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens has been voted the number one museum in northeast Florida. The collection is the largest in the region and contains over 6,000 pieces of art. There are two acres of formal, historic gardens open to visitors.

A visit to the Jacksonville Zoo should be on your agenda. This zoo features over 800 birds in the enchanting aviary and over 160 animals representing approximately 20 species of reptiles and mammals. Before you leave, ride the Okavango Railroad.

Jacksonville covers 841 miles, making it the largest city in terms of landmass in the US. With three major freeways and a strong network of state and US highways, it is easy to get around the city or to area attractions, but you will need a car.