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Jacksonville

Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great (Jacksonville) Fire of 1901, the largest urban fire in southeast United States.  Three years later in 1904 the AME church began rebuilding the college.  For the majority of the College’s years of operation, the AME Church also raised money to clear the school’s debt and construct most of the buildings on the College’s campus.
Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great (Jacksonville) Fire of 1901, the largest urban fire in southeast United States.  Three years later in 1904 the AME church began rebuilding the college.  For the majority of the College’s years of operation, the AME Church also raised money to clear the school’s debt and construct most of the buildings on the College’s campus.
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens featuring art as well as a family
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes art
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens featuring art and interior views as well as a couple

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Apm Inn and Suite

Apm Inn and Suite

2 out of 5
510 Lane Ave S Jacksonville FL
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.6/10 (1,026 reviews)
Had a reservation but after talking to the staff we had no clue if there was going to be a room or not when we got there.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Apm Inn and Suite
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is P7,759 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P7,759
P8,807 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,677 reviews)
Beautiful room, staff was friendly, great experience overall

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is P12,267 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
P12,267
P14,062 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,497 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,158 reviews)
Clean room, helpful friendly staff, shuttle to shops and around property.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

The Villas of Amelia Island
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

3.5 out of 5
1515 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is P7,499 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P7,499
P8,511 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,665 reviews)
The price was reasonable, but when we checked in, we realized why. The lobby was getting renovated, so we were nervous that we might get woken up by noise. Luckily, they gave us a room very far away from the lobby - kind of a long walk, but we were grateful to be able to sleep. We checked the hotel ...

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

3 out of 5
14565 Duval Rd Jacksonville FL
The price is P6,345 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,345
P7,201 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,386 reviews)
Hotel not very comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
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Aerial View Over Highways Downtown City Jacksonville Florida

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.

Riverside
Beauty

Urban Core

While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like EverBank Stadium or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.

Urban Core
Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

Enjoy the stunning river views in Downtown Jacksonville. EverBank Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more of Jacksonville.

Downtown Jacksonville
Beautiful aerial view of the St Augustine, the oldest town in USA. the castle of San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College and the Matanzas Bay

San Marco

Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

San Marco
Empty Docks on the River

Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Jacksonville Naval Air Station and Jacksonville Equestrian Center are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
Radical flower

Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place are top sights worth seeing.

Northside


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