• Jacksonville ranked 11th in Inc. magazine's list of "Best Cities for Doing Business" for 2006.
• The historic Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville was the site of Rock and Roll king, Elvis Presley’s first indoor concert in 1956.
• The community of Jacksonville was established in 1847. At that time, it was known as Gum Creek. The city was renamed Jacksonville in honor of Jackson Smith and Dr. William Jackson.
• The region's first post office was established in 1848 and Smith was appointed postmaster.

Location:
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida and is the county seat of Duval County. Jacksonville is located in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles south of the Georgia border. With a predominant waterfront and access to boat cruises, riverfront boardwalks, fish camps and offshore fishing is abundant. The golden sand of Jacksonville and beautiful attractions, like Jacksonville Zoological Gardens and Adventure Landing amusement park, make it a popular holiday destination.

1. Population:
   • Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida and the twelfth most populous city in the United States. The population is significantly younger than all other major Florida cities, with a median age under 36.
   
   
2. Languages:
   • English
     
   • Spanish
   • Tagalog
   
   
3. Currency:
   • United States Dollar(USD), $
   
   

1. Sports: Jacksonville is home to one major league sports team, the NFL's Jaguars and a number of minor league teams.
   • Jacksonville Municipal Stadium : It’s a football stadium located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida next to the St. Johns River. It is the home stadium facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise. Though primarily dedicated to professional football, it does host other events including monster truck shows and concerts.
   • Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville : The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville is the home of the Jacksonville Suns. The $34 million ballpark, which opened in 2003 and has nearly 6,000 stadium style chairs and can accommodate more than 11,000 fans. With an old-fashioned design, brick facade and grass seating and bleacher seating.
   
   

2. Museums:
   
   • Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens : The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens recently expanded their art gallery and formal garden. Set alongside the Jacksonville waterfront. It features primarily European and American paintings, as well as a large collection of early Meissen porcelain.
   • The University of North Florida Gallery : Located on St. Johns Bluff Road, the gallery features several exhibitions each year, including regional and national artists and UNF faculty and student art.
   • Museum Of Contemporary Art : This Museum has been recently relocated to the Hemming Park location in the historic Western Union Telegraph Building and presents a large number of innovative contemporary art exhibits created by regional, national and international artists.
   • The Riverside Arts Market : A weekly arts & crafts market on the River walk under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. The market is an ideal place to look for souvenirs.
   
   
3. Must Visit:
   
   • Hemming Plaza : The Plaza named after confederate, Charles C. Hemming is surrounded by Jacksonville's City Hall, the United States Courthouse, the Museum Of Contemporary Art, the new public Main Library for Jacksonville, the former Snyder Memorial Church and various restaurants.
   • The Jacksonville Landing : This riverfront marketplace features brand name stores, like Nine West and The Body Shop and local retailers showcasing the flavor of Northeast Florida. The attractions include waterfront dining, nightclubs and unique shops all in an urban, maritime setting. This is a prime location for holiday celebrations and viewing downtown fireworks.
   • San Marco Theatre : It's the oldest running single screen theatre in Jacksonville. Watching your favorite films, sipping on wine, bear and fine food.
   • The Slammer & Squire Golf course : Located at the World Golf Village, it was designed by Bobby Weed. With the intent to be both fun and interesting. The course features five sets of tees to choose from to accommodate a player of any ability level. It has hosted several nationally televised events, including the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf and numerous championship events.
   • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens : The zoo boasts the second largest animal collection in the state and hosts elephants, lions and jaguars, as well as a multitude of reptile houses, free flight aviaries, and many other animals. An ideal spot to hang out with your kids if you are on a family vacation.

1. By Air:
   • Book flights to Jacksonville into the Jacksonville International Airport.
   • Smaller planes can fly to Craig Municipal Airport in Arlington and Herlong Airport on the Westside.
   
   
2. By Train:
   
   • The Amtrak passenger railroad serves Jacksonville from a station on Clifford Lane in the northwest section of the city.
   • Florida East Coast Railway is another large railroad, headquartered in Jacksonville.
   
   
3. By Car:Unless you want to spend a lot of time waiting for buses, consider renting a car. Cars are the most convenient mode of transportation for.
   
   Some car rental companies serving Jacksonville include, but are not limited to:
   • Alamo Rent A Car
   • Avis Rent A Car
   • Budget Rent A Car
   • Dollar Rent A Car
   • Hertz Car Rental