Urban Core Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
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.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Catch an event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena during your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
See exhibitions and join in community events at the former Union Station, a large train station which dates back to 1919.
Daily's Place
You can make plans for a show at Daily's Place on your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Jacksonville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
VyStar Ballpark
Catch an event at VyStar Ballpark during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Top hotels in Urban Core
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Very nice staff
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
The valet was amazing. My husband was in a wheelchair and was very helpful. The rest was terrible. Room was very dated. As clean as housekeeping would ever get the dated room. The bed was a nightmare. Not sure I have ever tried to sleep on anything more uncomfortable. Then the 1am wake up of someone ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Clean room, decent breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
I had a guys on a business trip and they made it very convenient for them as a booking agent for them. I have never experienced such great staff service over the phone. They were very helpful and they were able to help us with our needs if you're ever in Jacksonville, this is probably one of the ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Great property. Their internet went down when we arrived. They had to shut down all restaurants and the check in. Didn’t get going again until late evening. They need to work on their contingency plans if that ever happens again. Very inconvenient for the short time and amount of money you pay to ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
I went to this hotel it needs a total update and the room was not cleaned well. I left the property within 45 min and would like a full refund
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urban Core
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 Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Urban Core Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 5 Star Hotels in Jacksonville
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Arlington
- Avondale Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Baymeadows
- Baymeadows Hotels
- Brooklyn Hotels
- Bulls Bay Hotels
- Hotels near Daily's Place
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Downtown Jacksonville
- Luxury Hotels in Downtown Jacksonville
- Downtown Jacksonville Hotels
- Hotels near Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
- Hotels near EverBank Stadium
- Five Points Hotels
- Hotels near Gateway Shopping Center
- Hotels near Hollybrook Park
- Hotels near Hyde Park Golf Club
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Hyde Park
- Hotels near Jacksonville Cruise Terminal
- Adults Only Resorts & in Jacksonville
- All-Inclusive Hotels in Jacksonville
- Beach Resorts & in Jacksonville
- Boutique Hotels in Jacksonville
- Cheap Hotels in Jacksonville
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Jacksonville
- Golf Hotels in Jacksonville
- Historic Hotels in Jacksonville
- Hotels Suites in Jacksonville
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Jacksonville
- Hotels with Indoor Pools in Jacksonville
- Hotels with Waterslides in Jacksonville
- Lakeside Hotels in Jacksonville
- Luxury Hotels in Jacksonville
- Omni Hotels in Jacksonville
- Red Carpet Inn Hotels in Jacksonville
- Riverside Hotels in Jacksonville
- Shopping Hotels in Jacksonville
- Ski Hotels in Jacksonville
- Spa Hotels in Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Hotels
- Motels in Jacksonville
- Holiday Homes in Jacksonville
- Villas in Jacksonville
- Northside Hotels
- Ortega Hotels
- Phoenix Hotels
- Hotels near Regency Square Mall
- Riverside Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in San Marco
- San Marco Hotels
- Southpoint Hotels
- Hotels near St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Hotels near VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Visit Amelia Island
- Visit Anastasia Island
- Visit Atlantic Beach
- Visit Beach Cities Jacksonville
- Bettes Park
- Visit Big Talbot Island State Park
- Downtown Jacksonville Holidays
- Visit Earleton
- Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
- Everbank Stadium
- Visit Fernandina Beach
- Friendship Park
- Visit Springtree
- Gazebo Shopping Center
- Visit Glen St. Mary
- Visit Avondale
- Visit Jacksonville Beach
- Visit Downtown Jacksonville
- Visit Sawgrass
- Visit Southpoint
- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- Jacksonville Holidays
- Visit Jacksonville
- Visit Keystone Heights
- Visit Little Talbot Island State Park
- Visit Neptune Beach
- Visit Northeast Florida
- Visit Palm Coast
- Visit Ponte Vedra Beach
- Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
- Visit Raiford
- Visit San Mateo
- Visit Southeast Jacksonville
- Visit Butler Beach
- Visit Crescent Beach
- Visit Downtown Historic District
- Visit Uptown
- Visit Vilano Beach
- Visit St. Augustine
- Stockton Park
