Public Square in Downtown Jacksonville.

City / town · Alabama

Jacksonville

Public Square in Downtown Jacksonville.

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Best timeApr–May, Sep–Nov
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Nearest airportBHM · 60 mi
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Overview

Jacksonville is a small college town in Metropolitan Alabama.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Jacksonville

Jacksonville State University

A public university, hosting a variety of facilities and events.

Dr. James C. Francis Medical Museum

Dr. James C. Francis Medical Museum

A historic medical practice which operated from the 1840s to 1889. Tours are offered from the public library.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Watch a sports game from one of the intercollegiate teams of Jacksonville State University.

Frog Town Soccer Complex

Aside from soccer fields, this park offers a disk golf course and human foosball.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jul. (climate data from nearby Metropolitan Alabama)

Jan: 5.0 in rain5"Jan: high 54°F, low 35°F54°35°JanFeb: 5.0 in rain5"Feb: high 59°F, low 38°F59°38°FebMar: 5.7 in rain5.7"Mar: high 67°F, low 45°F67°45°MarApr: 5.1 in rain5.1"Apr: high 75°F, low 52°F75°52°AprMay: 4.9 in rain4.9"May: high 82°F, low 61°F82°61°MayJun: 4.8 in rain4.8"Jun: high 88°F, low 68°F88°68°JunJul: 5.5 in rain5.5"Jul: high 91°F, low 72°F91°72°JulAug: 4.3 in rain4.3"Aug: high 91°F, low 72°F91°72°AugSep: 4.0 in rain4"Sep: high 86°F, low 65°F86°65°SepOct: 3.3 in rain3.3"Oct: high 76°F, low 54°F76°54°OctNov: 4.2 in rain4.2"Nov: high 65°F, low 43°F65°43°NovDec: 4.9 in rain4.9"Dec: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 78 mi away (major hub). Directions

Jacksonville Alabama is connected by State Route 21 (southwest to northeast), and State Route 204 (leading to the west).

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Jacksonville State University, Dr. James C. Francis Medical Museum
  • Afternoon Frog Town Soccer Complex, Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Public Square in Downtown Jacksonville.Dr. James C. Francis Medical MuseumJacksonville

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    Get in

    By car

    Jacksonville Alabama is connected by State Route 21 (southwest to northeast), and State Route 204 (leading to the west).

    By bike

    Go Chief Ladiga Trail

    Connects to Piedmont and Weaver.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    Maps

    See

    See Jacksonville State University

    A public university, hosting a variety of facilities and events.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite
    Dr. James C. Francis Medical Museum

    See Dr. James C. Francis Medical Museum

    A historic medical practice which operated from the 1840s to 1889. Tours are offered from the public library.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Do

    Do Jacksonville State Gamecocks

    Watch a sports game from one of the intercollegiate teams of Jacksonville State University.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Do Frog Town Soccer Complex

    Aside from soccer fields, this park offers a disk golf course and human foosball.

    ⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

    Sleep

    Stay Hampton Inn

    📍 1041 JD L DrCheck-in 4PM · out noon☎ +1-256-782-0330⚠ Last checked Jun 2021 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite

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