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 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 lively festivals 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
Easy check-in and front desk staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Great location on the river, not too loud, very nice scenery overall a nice place to stay
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Very clean hotel. Nice breakfast. Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Clean, safe, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The room was amazing! Staff was friendly and service was quick. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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 Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place.
