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.
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.
Florida Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Florida Theatre on your trip to Jacksonville. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
If Shands Jacksonville Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
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 Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Everyone was very nice - food was really tasty and presented well.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
While they were renovating the hotel and I didn’t feel the room was truly worth the price, what really stood out was how friendly and accommodating the staff was. We had to wait a short while for a room and they gave us a coupon for free breakfast and a free dinner. It made all the difference. Thank ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
Excellent
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
All the staff was so friendly and just wonderful. Only complaint is our room was ground level closest to the lobby, so it got very noisy very early in the morning (before 6am) when they started preparing breakfast. Paying for parking was a bummer too. When I booked it I swore it said parking included, ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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
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.
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.
