Riverside Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Browse through art that dates back thousands of years and explore scenic gardens housing one of the oldest trees in the region at this museum in Jacksonville.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
If St. Vincent's Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Riverside Park
After visiting Riverside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
5 Points West Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can enjoy retail therapy at 5 Points West Shopping Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Arts Market
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can do some window-shopping at Riverside Arts Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Things to do
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Jacksonville, From The Ashes
Fun 2-Hour Dumpling Cooking Class in Jacksonville
Top hotels in Riverside
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
This was our third time staying at this property because we LOVED it. Not this time!! The woman Jennifer at the desk, no very personable. We had an issue with people staying in the next room partying until 2:30am on the side of us. We complained to her and we were told “it’s a hotel and that’s what ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
The room was clean the AC was amazing. Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Great.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Staff were very friendly, breakfast was good and outdoor pool area was excellent
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd
The rooms were very clean
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Weekly Inn
First off, the staff was very rude. No one spoke English at all, and they all had attitudes the middle of the day. There’s nobody at the front desk when you scream and ring the bell. Nobody answers there is ice buckets in every room, but no ice machine horrible the worst place I have ever seen.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 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.
Urban Core
While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Florida Theatre or VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center 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.
Baymeadows
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and beaches, Baymeadows is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Jacksonville. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
