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 great live music and lively festivals 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.
Things to do
Hand Pulled Lollipop - Hard Candy Class
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
This is a lovely hotel. The location is beautiful on the water, the restaurants and staff were awesome, the front desk was helpful and friendly and the rooms are comfortable and clean. The pet situation is great too. There is easy access to a nice grass area for the dogs too. I don’t know how we ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Clean room, friendly and very helpful staff.. spectacular view.. Ashanti was extremely helpful and very welcoming.. and we love the restaurant downstairs..literally 10 of 10 ..💯
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Very nice
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Great hotel. Convenient to venue. Nice restaurant inside hotel. Beautiful view of the river. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Was good
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Courteous staff and hotel is exceptionally clean!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
