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 great live music.
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 great live music.
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.
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.
VyStar Ballpark
Catch an event at VyStar Ballpark during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Excellent staff! Go to the Shor Bar and find Panicka and Jorge!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Staff was excellent! But there was remodeling going on so it was noisy, the showers leaked all over the bathroom, had to use towels to walk on, the breakfast wasn’t worth the extra money, it was a “free” breakfast at best. Not made to order. There was a a/c vent in the shower, the toilet felt like ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
The layout
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Quick check out
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
I found the experience to be quite disappointing. While the room itself was decent, several issues overshadowed my experience. First, the night staff exhibited a shocking level of unprofessionalism. Upon check-in, I was greeted by a staff member with her feet up on the counter, which set a poor tone ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
By far one of the worst experiences I have had. With the exception of the lady that checked me in to the hotel, everybody seemed miserable to be working there. Upon arrival there were a
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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.
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.
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 Oceanway Community Center and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
