Northside Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Admire thousands of animals and plants across entertaining exhibits in this family-friendly zoo that also has a children’s play area and a 4-D experience.
River City Market Place
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at River City Market Place during your stay in Jacksonville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Learn about the making of your favorite beers as you take a tour of this famous home of Budweiser and other beverages.
St. Johns Town Center
With a visit to St. Johns Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Jacksonville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mayport Naval Station
Mayport Naval Station is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Northside
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport
Clean room, seems new. Staff was friendly, parking easy. Close to restaurants. Bed was comfortable, good value for the price
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
Room smelled bad , carpet where it was coming from
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Jacksonville Airport I-95
Unable to cool room sufficiently for comfort. Would have killed for coffee IN the room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport
This was a stop in a trip with a rest day. Enjoyed the stay and made use of the exercise room. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
This hotel is very nice. I would stay here again but this stay was horrible. The hotel was completely booked and apparently our room should have been flagged “out of order” because the toilet wouldn’t flush. Maintenance informed us that the room should not have been booked. Because the hotel was ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
Clean room, but window curtains were off their hooks.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Urban Core
While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.
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.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Mayport
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Mayport. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayport Naval Station or Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve.
