Jacksonville Florida was once a sleepy town many people called a "south Georgia town." It just didn't feel like the rest of Florida in the sense of places like Miami and Orlando.
In 1996, Jacksonville won the right to a professional football team and the rest is history. They say when a city hits 1,000,000 people and gets a professional sports team things change. They're right, and for Jacksonville the Jaguars have been really great. Go Jaguars!
Downtown still has buildings from a bygone era alongside skyscrapers. The downtown living revival was slowed by the real estate downturn but is poised to take off again when the market rebounds.
The Main Street Bridge is one of Jacksonville's signature landmarks. It is blue by day and shines by night, thanks to the 2005 Super Bowl. If your city has ever had a Super Bowl, you know how things are spiffed up and trotted out to make a great impression on the visiting world. Jacksonville's first Super Bowl was no exception. How did this affect the Main Street Bridge? New paint job and lights! The Main Street Bridge joins the North and South Banks right in the heart of downtown.
The River Club's two-story lounge sits at the top of the Modis Building. The River Club is a Jacksonville business landmark.
The Jacksonville Landing view from the River Club. The Landing is a downtown shopping mall with restaurants, shops and a large outdoor area. Boats use the day docks regularly and also anchor in the river when special events happen. This is one of the major places to party during the Florida-Georgia weekend!
The Jaguars Stadium is definitely one of our favorite landmarks!
The St Johns River from the River Club. The River is a constant theme running through Jacksonville. Three miles wide at its widest point, flowing north to the ocean, it provides miles of beautiful waterfront for residents and visitors to enjoy, as well as opportunities for commerce.
Hope you enjoy downtown Jacksonville's eye candy!
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