Riverside Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Browse through art that dates back thousands of years and explore scenic gardens housing one of the oldest trees in the region at this museum in Jacksonville.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
If St. Vincent's Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Riverside Park
After visiting Riverside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this family-friendly area.
Riverside Arts Market
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can do some window-shopping at Riverside Arts Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
5 Points West Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can enjoy retail therapy at 5 Points West Shopping Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Architecture and History Tour in San Marco

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports

Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets

Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Top hotels in Riverside

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Nice room, great location, decent amenities... but, nothing spectacular for the price other than "Buffet Experience" in general for a true Parrothead.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
They need better signage form the parking garage as to where to go for check in. The rooms were fine. Great view. Lots of homelessness on the back side of the property. Nearby dining options weren’t great and very run down. In hotel breakfast was greatly overpriced. Having said all that I’d probably ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Very nice, firework view for new years, live music in the bar area. Older hotel and shows its age in some areas but overall an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd
BATHROOM SINK DRAINED VERY SLOW. SLEEPER SOFA WAS LIKE SLEEPING ON METEL RODS. MATRESS IS NO GOOD.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Good breakfast, Chef makes fresh omlet to order!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
Super friendly front desk staff.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

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.

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

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.







