Urban Core Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
EverBank Stadium
Capable of seating over 80,000 fans, this modern football stadium is the exciting home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, international soccer games and music events.
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
See exhibitions and join in community events at the former Union Station, a large train station which dates back to 1919.
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 great live music 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.
Things to do
Hand Pulled Lollipop - Hard Candy Class
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr
Reviewed on 16 Oct 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.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
