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.
Florida State College North Campus
Explore the campus of Florida State College North Campus as part of your travels around Jacksonville. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Take the family on an outing to Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary during your trip to Jacksonville. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Activities
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Electric Bike Art and Architecture Guided Tour in Jacksonville
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport
"The area was nice, quiet and very clean. Highly recommend and would stay again!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
"The hotel is located right around everything we needed including restaurants and was close to the cruise terminal."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport
"I did like when I came inside the room how nice and neat it was what I didn’t like how one of the staff asked my lady did she take something off they shelf after we drove hours away with my daughter I get it I understand kids just grab things but…….yea but other then that it was ok and another thing ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Jacksonville Airport I-95
"Upon checking I was impressed with the outside and lobby. We were given a room on the 5th floor. When we stepped off the elevator we were hit with humid hot air. The air was out, not working in the hallway. They had placed a box fan at the end of the long hallway. You would have thought this would ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
"Upon arriving there was a little bit of a wait at the airport for the shuttle. It was hard to get in contact with the hotel. We had to call another guest at the hotel to get them to go to the front desk to inform them that they had two guest waiting for shuttle. It didn’t take long after that to ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Airport
"Convince first, clean and great staff good price and right outside of the airport I will definitely stay there again 💯"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
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.
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.
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.
Mayport
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Mayport. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayport Naval Station or Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve.
