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.
Crystal Springs Park
After visiting Crystal Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 Northwest
Apm Inn and Suite
the staff was excellent as always.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville W - I295 and I10 by IHG
Room was cleen, Staf very nice
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chaffee-Jacksonville West by IHG
Rooms were well kept and staff was very professional I enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 24 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
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
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.
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.
Westside
While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Florida Yacht Club Marina.
