Northwest 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.
Normandy Mall Shopping Center
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Normandy Mall Shopping Center during your trip to Jacksonville. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Park
After visiting Riverside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Discover the great live music and shops in this family-friendly area.
Crystal Springs Park
After visiting Crystal Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports

Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour

Jupiter, Florida: Intracoastal Waterway Cruise

Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets

Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Top hotels in Northwest

Apm Inn and Suite
Slept well
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville West
Friendly statts
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The negatives: partial ocean view balcony is very small, you can’t sit down as it’s standing area only with no room for a chair. Either get a full ocean view with larger balcony or don’t get a view at all and save money. Parking is mandatory at $32 a night for SUVs, that’s ridiculous despite this ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
I’ll never stay again at this property. This property was loud. It had smokers who didn’t mind smoking cigarettes and weed all through the third floor. The check-in at check-in front desk agent made this loud announcement to everybody in the lobby so she wouldn’t have to repeat herself. it was just ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
Cleanliness staff were great did not have a pet or use the gym
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest

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.

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.

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.

Westside
While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville Naval Air Station and Jacksonville Equestrian Center.

Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place.

