Northside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Mayo Clinic Florida
If Mayo Clinic Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, 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.
Activities
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Secrets of the Forest Outdoor Escape Room Experience
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
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
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
Clean, spacious room with a great breakfast!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville - Blount Island by IHG
Berry good
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport
More Rollout beds could be helpful to have
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
Good
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville Airport
Flexibility in checking out at least an hour more compared to most hotels I have ever stayed.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
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.
