Jacksonville Florida is a vibrant and interesting city located in northeast Florida. Jacksonville is traversed by the St. Johns River. The Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches are nearby. Jacksonville has historic neighborhoods, passenger cruise ships, downtown riverwalks, fine museums, professional football, excellent golfing, fishing, shopping, and much more. Jacksonville has played host to the Super Bowl football game. Jacksonville area real estate choices are many such as waterfront homes, new home developments, distinctive established neighborhoods, condos including luxury condominiums, country clubs, and retirement developments among others.

There are many fine and distinctive neighborhoods in Jacksonville including the Riverside/Avondale Historic District, San Marco, Ortega, the Springfield Historic District and many others. Jacksonville is a large seaport and is home to the Naval Station Mayport and is also a passenger cruise ship port with passenger cruise ships sailing out of Jacksonville. The St. Johns River divides downtown Jacksonville into a Northbank and a Southbank area each with many points of interest. Located on the Southbank is Friendship Fountain. A popular spot located on the Northbank is Jacksonville Landing with restaurants and shops and more. Close to Jacksonville along the Atlantic coast are miles of beautiful beaches and Jacksonville also is close to such fine destinations as Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra Beach, and St. Augustine. The history of Jacksonville includes a major destructive fire in 1901. Jacksonville offers a wide assortment of strong features including cultural, business, shopping, restaurants, golf and tennis, historic, distinctive neighborhoods, fine real estate, riverfront areas and activities, boating and fishing, sports, higher education, parks, nightlife, spas, resorts, annual events, and more.

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