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 enjoy a show at Florida Theatre during your trip to Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
You can make plans for a show at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Jacksonville. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Science and History
Learn about local history and the science behind human existence at this family-friendly museum with interactive activities.
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
Catch an event at Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets
Jacksonville: Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted Walking Tour
Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Jacksonville by Zombie Scavengers
Jacksonville: Smartphone Photo Scavenger Hunt
Top hotels in Urban Core
![Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/328500/328457/0fbd640a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
![Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34600/34600/4aa25685_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40800/40756/f8aff2e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
![Marriott Jacksonville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15400/15387/4190f2e3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
![Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51270000/51266300/51266293/66c5033a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core
![Downtown Jacksonville showing a river or creek, skyline and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63976-Downtown-Jacksonville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Jacksonville
Enjoy the stunning river views in Downtown Jacksonville. Florida Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more of Jacksonville.
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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.
![Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes interior views and art as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64229-Cummer-Museum-Of-Art-And-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Riverside
Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riverside Park and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
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Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
![Kingsley Plantation featuring camping as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64108-Kingsley-Plantation.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Jacksonville Cruise Terminal and Oceanway Community Center are top sights worth seeing.
![Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes interior views and art as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64229-Cummer-Museum-Of-Art-And-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Northwest
If you're spending some time in Northwest, Crystal Springs Park and Riverside Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hotels Near Urban Core, Jacksonville
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