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Jacksonville

Welcome to the gateway to the Apple Valley Wine Trail.

Jacksonville is a historic Gold Rush town now known for a thriving cultural and epicurean scene. Named one of America’s top 10 coolest small towns by Budget Travel Magazine, Jacksonville is home to the summer-long Britt Music & Arts Festival, an incredible selection of independently owned shops and eateries, celebrated winemakers and accessible hiking and biking opportunities.

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