Beautiful beaches and an equally benevolent climate have made this city attractive to tourists since the 1800s. Until now, visitors enjoy basking in and swimming near Jacksonville's 22 miles of sandy coastline. Locals and tourists alike also love taking a stroll in the city's extensive park system, which includes the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve. Jacksonville also has other things in store for both the young and not-so-young. Kiddies and teens may enjoy taking a tour of Jacksonville Zoo and the Museum of Science & History. Those a little older, meanwhile, may visit the downtown area's fine historic neighborhoods and art museums.