By createev1
For Almost 20 years, Jacksonville Fl has been my home. I did not know much about it at all when I moved here, only that it was a huge city. Being a native New Yorker, it took some getting used to, but I have grown to love it here.With approximately 850,000 residents, it ranks as the 14 th largest city in the US ,and covers 841 square miles . It is a big city with a small town feel. Being here on my own at first, I met some of the most hospitable and nice people, and very down to earth.
I am also happy to say that Jacksonville has a growing Latin community, from Mexican, Colombian, to Puerto Rican and many others! The diversity is great. We even have our own Puerto Rican Day parade!
There is something for almost everyone, whether, it's a quiet day fishing or riding horses in the country, to museums, art fairs, to Country, jazz and rock festivals.
My favorite thing is definitely the beach, and just enjoying the natural beauty of North Florida. There are many nature parks and trails. One of my favorite places is called Huegenot Memorial Park, or as the locals call it: the Jettys. It sits across from Mayport Naval Station, and is a great beach, as well as campground. We spend as much time as we can here.
So if you are ever in Florida, don't forget to stop by and check out the River City. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
10 comments:
Wonderful post about Jacksonville, FL, createev1. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely town with us.
Spanglish Team!
i lived most of my life in Miami and never made it up to Jacksonville - you make it sound lovely!
Thank you for sharing your town with us. Sounds lovely!
Thanks for sharing! As much as I've traveled to Southern Florida, I've yet to stop at Jacksonville. Guess I'll have to plan a trip some time :)
Createev1, thanks for the trip through your town...it always takes us native New Yorkers time to get use to places but in the end we give in. Like the idea of a Puerto Rican Day Parade...
I have never been to Florida, or the east coast for that matter. However, this blog post makes me want to visit this area when I get the chance. My hubby has relatives in Florida, so Jacksonville will be one of the places that we visit when we finally get the chance. :)
Very Lovely crateev1. Thank you for sharing!
Gaby
Hola chicas!: Great post Createev1, thanks for sharing your beautiful town with us, I almost can smell the ocean from here (I wish),still dreaming with summer time :), it rains a lot here in Seattle, WA.
oof..you had me at the beach...and riding horses!
Thanks for sharing!
I have passed thoruhg Jacksonville often on my way to see relatives in Ft. Lauderdale... next time, I may have to stop by and visit!
:)
I love the picture you posted, it looks very tranquil.
Thank you for sharing!
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