JACKSONVILLE is a huge sprawling city of over 841 square miles. To get an feel for downtown Jacksonville, take the Skyway monorail from the Convention Center to Hemming Park. Then take a walk down one of the quaint Northbank or Southbank riverwalks, where you can take in relax by the St. Johns River and see a performance at the Jacksonville Landing. Or explore the Kingsley Plantation, an old cotton plantation located at the northern tip of Ft. George Island east of Jacksonville. The Atlantic Ocean is just minutes away offering mile after mile of beautiful beaches where you can sunbathe and swim and explore the many historic national and state parks.