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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 family-friendly 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Architecture and History Tour in San Marco
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
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
This hotel is completely unacceptable and unsafe. I was given a room different from what I booked and still charged more. After only a few nights, my body was covered in bedbug bites, and the mattress showed clear signs of infestation and poor hygiene. I had to change rooms, and the replacement room ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville West
Room rug smell so bad . I have to keep the window open all night . Never saw something like this all this time I booked hotel room . Need so bad to wash it to remove the bad odor .
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
When we got there, we had to wait 20 minutes because our reservation had not transferred over into their system. There were only a few spots for parking so you had to valet and pay $32 a day for the service. Water pressure in our room was nonexistent. The room was clean and the AC worked well.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Convenient location and clean room
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
This property was dirty. The floor we stayed on smelled like weed. Guests were loud and a tour bus was idling in front of our room until midnight (very loud).
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
The room is clean and the staff is very pleasant and professional!
Reviewed on 1 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 Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art or Florida Theatre, 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 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.
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 Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
