Travel to historical Jacksonville
Take a holiday to Jacksonville and enjoy the area's festivals, history and architecture. Renowned for its shopping, cafes and parks, this city welcomes all visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Sightseeing in and around Jacksonville
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Jacksonville a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Waterpark at the Villages (20.4 mi / 32.9 km)
- Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot (23.5 mi / 37.8 km)
- New York - Texas Zipline Adventure (25 mi / 40.2 km)
- Mud Creek Off-Road Park (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Bullard Golf Course (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
- Kiepersol Estates Winery (24.5 mi / 39.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Jacksonville
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Jacksonville. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Jacksonville (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- River Run Park (10 mi / 16.1 km)
- Lake Tyler (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Lake Palestine (19.4 mi / 31.3 km)
- Lake Striker (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
- Faulkner Park (20.1 mi / 32.4 km)
How to get to and around Jacksonville
Fly into Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional), the closest airport, located 28 mi (45 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Nacogdoches, TX (OCH-A L Mangham Jr. Regional), which is 42.6 mi (68.5 km) away.