Highlands Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
St. Johns Town Center
With a visit to St. Johns Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Jacksonville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mayport Naval Station
Mayport Naval Station is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
University of North Florida
Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Admire thousands of animals and plants across entertaining exhibits in this family-friendly zoo that also has a children’s play area and a 4-D experience.
Things to do
Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide
Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek
Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Top hotels in Highlands
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The hotel was so cool but the room left something to be desired. The pillows went as flat as a sheet of a paper the second you touched them, half of the bathroom sink did not work, the shower was very hard to figure out (you were either freezing to death or getting burned), the ice machine did not ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Service was great. However, it was noisy but no fault of the management. It was the adult occupants.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Great location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
The staff were wonderful with an emergency that I had to leave one day early for Thank you
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Great food and drinks 😋
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Villas of Amelia Island
We were surprised that we were pretty far from the main buildings. But it was quiet in our area.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place.
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.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
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.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
