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.
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.
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
You can get tickets for a performance at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Jacksonville. Discover the lively festivals 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.
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
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Easy check in
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Friendly staff, clean room. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Our room attendant ( house keeping) Was vert attentive and took care to ensure we had all we needed. The valet provided exceptional service delivering my oackages
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Clean and newly remodeled
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Amenities, such as breakfast, comfortable workout area, you may want to invest in one grab bar for getting in and out of the tub. Sometimes the full disability bath is not needed.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr
The hotel facilities were excellent, clean, and well maintained. The staff were extremely friendly, professional, and always ready to help, which made the stay very comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core
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.
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.
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.
