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.
Riverside Park
After visiting Riverside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Electric Bike Art and Architecture Guided Tour in Jacksonville
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
It is difficult to keep windows, doors and and glass clean being right on the water so apparently Maragritaville hotel Staff has given up trying.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Very much enjoyed our one night stay here! We had a show at The Florida Theatre, and were able to walk right over and grab a bite and then see the show. Room on the river was scenic, have to pay for parking in the garage, but being able to walk where we need to go was perfect! Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
This property was dirty. The floor we stayed on smelled like weed. Guests were loud and a tour bus was idling in front of our room until midnight (very loud).
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Breakfast is great!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Breakfast was good, could have had a few more choices. The room was ok, furniture was very uncomfortable, the toilet had a running noise all the time. The refrigerator was too small and the microwave was hard to get at because of being so low. The maids were good, but never gave us toilet paper we ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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.
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.
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.
