Jacksonville Pictures

Jacksonville Skyline and Water Taxi picture in Jacksonville

Golf Course on Amelia Island picture in Jacksonville

Crowds Gather for Sea & Sky Spectacular picture in Jacksonville

The Main Street Bridge picture in Jacksonville

Birds Descend on a Jacksonville Beach picture in Jacksonville

Low Tide at Jacksonville Beach picture in Jacksonville

The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach picture in Jacksonville

Boat at Jacksonville Landing picture in Jacksonville

Crowds at the Riverside Arts Market picture in Jacksonville

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park picture in Jacksonville

Evening in Atlantic Beach picture in Jacksonville

Bridge to the Beach on Amelia Island picture in Jacksonville

Tiger at Catty Shack picture in Jacksonville

Main House at Kingsley Plantation picture in Jacksonville

Browsing the Museum of Contemporary Art picture in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville sits on the banks of the St. Johns River and is the largest city in the continental United States by geographic area. Jumper Getty Images

The Jacksonville area is a popular vacation spot for golfers thanks to its scenic fairways. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

The popular Sea & Sky Spectacular air show takes place in Jacksonville Beach every October. Ryan Ketterman Visit Jacksonville

You'll find seven different bridges spanning the St. Johns River, including the easily recognizable Main Street Bridge. Greg Downing Visit Jacksonville

The greater Jacksonville area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including white pelicans. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville Beach is one of four Atlantic coast communities within the greater Jacksonville area. You'll find it about 17 miles east of the downtown area. Greg Downing Visit Jacksonville

Every May, golf legends descend on Ponte Vedra Beach to compete in the Players Championship PGA tournament. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville Landing serves as a popular downtown spot for shopping and dining. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

Every Saturday, the Riverside Arts Market draws hundreds of visitors who are looking for local crafts and tasty street food. Dr. Wayne Wood Visit Jacksonville

This park east of downtown Jacksonville features 1.5 miles of beautiful shoreline. It also boasts some of the best surfing conditions in northeast Florida. Courtesy Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Atlantic Beach's shores draw sun-seekers during the day, but at night, visitors stick around to explore the town's restaurants and bars. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

Amelia Island is a popular day trip for many Jacksonville visitors primarily due to its abundance of wildlife, beautiful golf courses and expansive beaches. Brit Reints Flickr

The Catty Shack Ranch specializes in rescuing big cats, like tigers, lions and leopards. Visitors are invited to spot the animals up close on a safari tour. Jearu Shutterstock

A tour of Kingsley Plantation offers insight into 18th- and 19th-century plantation life in Florida. Rob Bixby Flickr

This beautiful museum in downtown Jacksonville houses nearly 1,000 works of art and offers a variety of learning opportunities, including lectures and screenings. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

The Museum of Science & History features hands-on exhibits covering everything from Jacksonville's history to outer space. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville

The impressive Cummer Museum of Art houses works by a wide range of artists, including Peter Paul Rubens, Auguste Rodin and Gilbert Stuart. Courtesy Visit Jacksonville