Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Memorial Park
Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
Riverside Park
After visiting Riverside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Discover the great live music and shops 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Riverside Arts Market
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can do some window-shopping at Riverside Arts Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Activities
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Jacksonville, From The Ashes
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Great service. Only problem we ran into was communication. Got a turndown I did not ask for that resulted in missing items in the room. Cannot prove customer misplaced items or employee theft. However, housekeeping was informed personally they were not needed that morning when they knocked on the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
The property looks and smells very nice. The desk staff, dining staff and even the gift shop attendant were all very friendly. Very pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Overall amazing stay, right on the beach, beautiful pool, hot tub, rooms are nice, and free breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
We usually love staying at Embassy suites however this location significantly let us down. Staff were not very helpful and check in process/reception took a very long time. Atmosphere was much more chaotic than we are used to with non-stop noise coming in through the walls into the room.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Weekly Inn
I stayed at The Weekly Inn in Jacksonville, Florida, after flying for 2 days, and my experience was frustrating overall. I arrived about 15–20 minutes before check-in and was charged an early check-in fee, which started things off on a disappointing note. My first room, located at the back of the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 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.
Urban Core
While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Florida Theatre or VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Baymeadows
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and beaches, Baymeadows is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Jacksonville. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
