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 lively festivals 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 lively festivals 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 great live music 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
Clean rooms, courteous staff, wonderful ambiance.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
I can't give 5 stars because it wasn't a perfect stay due to 2 issues (air and toilet). They fixed both issues quickly and efficiently. The location was fabulous for the game on Sunday. The beds were comfortable and breakfast ($20) was great. The staff went above and beyond and were so kind to us ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
The whole process was very smooth . Enjoyed the hospitality
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
A few bumps with valet and the room but the level they do service recovery is amazing!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
The staff was amazing! Super friendly and helpful =)
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
On arrival the staff were courteous and had great energy for it being 5-6 pm. The room was great wasn't expecting to have a balcony so it was a great surprise. The last time we stayed at a Hilton the bed was hard as a rock but the bed here was so comfy. Breakfast was top notch best we've ever had ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art 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.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
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.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Merill Road Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Urban Core Travel Guide
- EverBank Stadium
- VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
- Florida Theatre
- Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
- Metropolitan Park
- UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
- VyStar Ballpark
- Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
- Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art
- Friendship Park
- Gateway Town Center
- Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
- River City Marina
- A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park
- Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
- Lavilla Museum
- Friendship Fountain
- Centennial Hall
- Metropolitan Park Marina
- Alexander Brest Planetarium
- Islands Initiative Preserve
Hotels Near Urban Core, Jacksonville
- Downtown Jacksonville Hotels
- Northwest Hotels
- San Marco Hotels
- Southbank Hotels
- Springfield Hotels
- Sports Complex Hotels
- Eastside Hotels
- St. Nicholas Hotels
- Cathedral District Hotels
- Hogan's Creek Hotels
- Brooklyn Hotels
- Mixon Town Hotels
- Brentwood Hotels
- Rail Yard District Hotels
- Phoenix Hotels
- Grand Park Hotels
- Durkeeville Hotels
