Northside Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
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.
River City Market Place
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at River City Market Place during your stay in Jacksonville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Learn about the making of your favorite beers as you take a tour of this famous home of Budweiser and other beverages.
Oceanway Community Center
Oceanway Community Center is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
UF Health North
If UF Health North is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
UF Health Hospital North
If UF Health Hospital North 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 Northside
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
The staff was friendly. The room clean and comfortable. The breakfast was fabulous.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport
Was traveling through and booked this hotel on the whim. Was a bit nervous since I was staying with a group of females for a night in an unknown area. Was so pleasantly surprised. 1st outside doors were locked at night. So when I showed up late to check in I didn’t get to just walk into the hotel. ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
Good, very accommodating, would stay again
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville Airport
The staff was very helpful and the room clean.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
Awesome staff Anne was so sweet and helpful and kind
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville - Blount Island by IHG
Everything was very nice.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
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.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail.
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.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
