Jacksonville
United States · FloridaUS
City in Florida, United States
Jacksonville is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city consolidated in 1968. It is the tenth-most populous U.S. city and the largest city in the Southeast, with a population of 949,611 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Jacksonville metropolitan area, at over 1.76 million residents, is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 38th-largest in the United States. City-county consolidation greatly increased Jacksonville's official population and extended its boundaries, placing most of Duval County's population within the new municipal limits; Jacksonville grew to 900 square miles. It is the largest city by total area, land and water, in the contiguous United States.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 949,611
- Coordinates
- 30.332, -81.656
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Jacksonville
Jacksonville — a busy regional city in Florida, United States — is worth a place on your map. Around 949,611 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Jacksonville
Adventure in Jacksonville
(3)Under adventure, Jacksonville is tagged with Boat Rides, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Jacksonville.
Culture in Jacksonville
(2)Under culture, Jacksonville is tagged with Cemeteries and Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jacksonville.
Family in Jacksonville
(1)Looking for family? Jacksonville has Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jacksonville.
Shopping in Jacksonville
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Jacksonville.
Sports in Jacksonville
(1)The sports shortlist for Jacksonville: Trail Running. All of it is drawn from Jacksonville's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Jacksonville
(1)Under water sports, Jacksonville is tagged with Wakeboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Jacksonville.
Wellness in Jacksonville
(1)On the wellness side, Jacksonville offers Spa. Everything listed here comes from what Jacksonville is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Jacksonville
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Jacksonville straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Jacksonville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacksonville known for?
- Jacksonville, in Florida, United States, is best known for adventure, culture and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 949,611 residents.
- What can you do in Jacksonville?
- Recorded activities in Jacksonville include Boat Rides, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Cemeteries and Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Jacksonville?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Jacksonville located?
- Jacksonville is located in Florida, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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