JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 🌴 ☀️ 🐅 | THE LARGEST CITY IN THE LOWER 48 (4K)

I know. I know. Miami and Orlando are all the rage in Florida but you should try Jacksonville. The beaches are clean, beautiful, and not nearly as crowded. It's also way more affordable.

Tampa Bay has really taken off in recent years and I believe Jacksonville will be the next major city in Florida to experience a boom. Just remember, Kevin Across America told you so ;)

Filmed in February 2022, with an iPhone 11 📱 + DJI Mavic Air 2 + RØDE Wireless GO II

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 The St. Johns River
01:30 Atlantic, Neptune, Jacksonville Beaches
02:58 My Parents' Neighborhood
03:42 Downtown Jacksonville
05:15 1901 Jacksonville Fire
05:38 Riverside Arts Market
07:18 Musical Break
08:03 Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
10:21 Big Talbot Island State Park
11:10 Jacksonville Skyway Monorail
12:22 Metro Diner Flagship Location
12:56 Outroduction
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👋🏼 About me...
Hey there! I'm Kevin Lewis, a TV news reporter at ABC7 in Washington, D.C.

I launched this travel journalism YouTube channel in 2021, with the goal of sharing stories that unite and uplift society. Lord knows there is way too much of the opposite these days.

My videos focus on national parks, state parks, small and mid-sized cities, and the interesting people I meet along the way! 🎥 🚐 I hope you'll subscribe to my channel to learn more about this world we all call home.

[jordansummerlin]

As someone who is from Jax and lived there for 20+ years it makes me happy to here someone, especially someone not from there, speak so fondly of It. Love my hometown. Great vid.

[DaDon_krazy]

All the ppl in the comments are ungrateful asf. Jax is a great city . I’m from Michigan where this is considered a vacation. So many other worst places to live . Jax is a thriving city . But I see a lot of natives don’t even have the balls to change anything but instead leave 😂🤷🏾‍♂️ I’m here to stay 💪🏾🔥

[JayJay-lcqq]

Outstanding editing, as I would expect from a professional. The only thing missing was the mention of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, as the flyover showed the stadium.

Beautiful video! Thank you sir!

[janicechiaretto]

Very well done. I enjoyed your approach. I plan to learn more about Jacksonville!

[natalyagapich]

Finally nice video about Jack. Thank you .
I moved from New Jersey and live on the country side of Jacksonville and I love that.

[GregoryFiege]

Thank you for a great video of my hometown!

[matthewchesser]

Solid editing. We did indeed rebuild the pier btw!

[yuvonnesmith]

Crime is everywhere. No matter where you live. Everything is expensive. Welcome to life.

[reinholdschmitt]

Nice report of my favorite Florida city.
I'd a condo in Miami, never want to get back to that crazy town. JAX has also great wildlife. Living at the Pottsberg river, we've bald eagles, all
kind of birds, some harmless snakes,
even dolphins and-new buddy- an 8ft
alligator....very shy (until now, lol)

[elliejax]

Great video. Sharing with family to get them to visit. Next time don't forget to mention UNF and the other fine colleges in the area. ❤🎉

[Itshadow]

As a South Florida resident I never been to Jacksonville but I do know it’s much colder than Miami but still very nice. Jacksonville is growing rapidly currently at 1.6 million people and with a lot of New York people moving down here I can see it jump to about 4.3 Million people. New Yorks rapid decling population currently at 19.1 million people could drop down to as low as 10.3 million people with relocation teams to Jacksonville. I could imagine a timeline where Jacksonville gets all of New York Teams in future turning Jacksonville into New York South.
NBA > Jacksonville Wave
NHL > Jacksonville Burracudas
MLB > Jacksonville Manatees
NFL > Jacksonville Gladiators
MLS > Jacksonville Armada FC
My prediction is that we probably lose the Jaguars to San Antonio however due to Jacksonvilles growing population and New Yorks declining population I can definitely see Jacksonville get all of New Yorks teams in the future as the United States population growth will be west and south and population decline will be east and north.

[johnbeckham]

Thank you, Kevin, for your great video on my hometown Jacksonville indeed!

[luiscalderon]

I love JAX! I want to move there in the future! Best climate in FL! And the USA!

[glendanicolini]

Living in the Jacksonville area for 18 years. moved from New York . Real estate is going up in price. Weather is not as hot/humid as South Florida. Crime is concentrated in North West of Duval county. Beaches are nice lots of recreation opportunities Minor league base ball, hockey and the University of north Florida and several fine community colleges. Would recommend checking this tout. International Airport, cruise ships, Interstate 10 which if you want can drive to California, Good diverse racial population.

[timvarnadore]

I agree with EllieJax - great video . And yes - we do have fantastic universities! (not to mention we are UF's home away from home!) Also you need to mention the Naval Stations like NAS Jax and Mayport. BIG USN area.

[maxsmodels]

We just went to Poe's a couple of months ago.

[ddwchamp]

Jacksonville is one of the largest cities via land area. Hugenot Park is another wonderful beach and a place to visit.

[carmelariley]

Thank You... thinking about visiting 😊

[alleycatbookfiend]

Did you try famous Amos on the westside? The only one listed in Jacksonville after COVID. Great country food.

[Moneypower]

I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good night life.❤🇺🇸