Urban Core
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

Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville

The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Top hotels in Urban Core

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Clean, spacious room with beautiful view of the river. We did not breakfast here although there was dining available for purchase. Convenient walkable location to downtown riverwalk, art museum and dining. Elevator was slow and parking available across the street, would stay here again, felt safe ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
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Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Super comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Check in was smooth and everyone was professional and friendly!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
The rooms were very neat and clean. The breakfast was excellent! All of the staff we encountered were very friendly?
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
staff,amenities and everythink was clean and very nice breakfast
Reviewed on 31 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.








