Urban Core Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit

EverBank Stadium
Catch an event at EverBank Stadium during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center during your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Florida Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Florida Theatre on your trip to Jacksonville. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
You can get tickets for a performance at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Jacksonville. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

VyStar Ballpark
Catch an event at VyStar Ballpark during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
If Shands Jacksonville Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Top hotels in Urban Core

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core

Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and Museum of Science and History are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.

Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Museum of Science and History or Jacksonville Historical Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

San Marco
San Marco is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Jacksonville and San Marco Theatre.

Riverside
Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and 5 Points West Shopping Center.

Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Atlantic Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville Cruise Terminal and Oceanway Community Center.
- EverBank Stadium
- VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
- Florida Theatre
- Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
- Metropolitan Park
- VyStar Ballpark
- Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
- UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
- Museum of Science and History
- Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art
- Friendship Park
- Gateway Town Center
- A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park
- Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
- River City Marina
- Metropolitan Park Marina
- Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
- Friendship Fountain
- Jacksonville Maritime Museum Society
- Centennial Hall
- The Jacksonville Fire Museum
- Islands Initiative Preserve
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