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.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Catch an event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena during your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
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.
Daily's Place
You can make plans for a show at Daily's Place on your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
VyStar Ballpark
Catch an event at VyStar Ballpark during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Jacksonville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"Very clean and nice staff was great!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
"I love this hotel and have stayed many times. This time, they main lobby and bar/restaurant was under renovations and I couldn't enjoy the ambience for dinner and drinks as I have previously. In spite of the inconvenience to me, the staff were also inconvenienced but they came through with flying ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
"The staff was extremely turde is an eager to help you with whatever you needed to know"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
"Staff was great. This JW Marriott was disappointing compared to all the others I have stayed, it’s old and the walls are like paper. Sounded like people in next room were in ours! Restaurant seemed under staffed, again the staff was very kind. Building front area is around construction area. The ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
"I did not eat breakfast at the hotel, but I loved that there was an entrance and exit gate around the parking lot."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"Location, quality, relaxed atmosphere"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 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 Edgewood Park and Normandy Mall Shopping Center.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like River City Market Place and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
