Jacksonville

About this city

Also known as: The River City, Jax

Jacksonville is a massive coastal metropolis located in the northeastern corner of Florida and serves as the seat of Duval County. As the largest city by area in the contiguous United States, it is centered around the expansive St. Johns River and sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The city possesses a rich history spanning Timucua indigenous heritage, Spanish colonization, and Gilded Age tourism. Today, Jacksonville functions as a premier deepwater commercial port and financial hub, offering a diverse landscape of sandy coastlines, dense urban riverfronts, and extensive ecological preserves.