Riverside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
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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.

St. Vincent's Medical Center
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Riverside Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park, a lovely green space in Jacksonville. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

Riverside Park
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Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Jacksonville. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Memorial Park
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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.

5 Points West Shopping Center
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Willow Branch Park

Explore the great outdoors at Willow Branch Park, a lovely green space in Jacksonville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Willow Branch Park

Activities

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Small Group Walking Food Tour in Jacksonville with Lunch Included

NZ$195
Per adult
Small Group Walking Food Tour in Jacksonville with Lunch Included
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Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash

NZ$16
Per adult
Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt by Crazy Dash
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Jacksonville Jig Scavenger Hunt

NZ$35
Per adult
Jacksonville Jig Scavenger Hunt
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The Avondale Tour (Jacksonville)

NZ$235
Per adult
The Avondale Tour (Jacksonville)
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Scavenger Hunt in Jacksonville by Operation City Quest

NZ$16
Per adult
Scavenger Hunt in Jacksonville by Operation City Quest
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Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt: Jacksonville, From The Ashes

NZ$20
Per adult
Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt: Jacksonville, From The Ashes
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Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals

Apm Inn and Suite
Apm Inn and Suite
2 out of 5
510 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL
The price is NZ$96 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
NZ$96
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gateway Shopping Center and Normandy Lane Plaza ...
6/10 (230 reviews)
"It's a nice place to be at"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Apm Inn and Suite
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
The price is NZ$346 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$346
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,482 reviews)
"We adored this hotel. They have a great bar and restaurant on site plus many more choices within walking distance. Parking is an issue and pricey. The room was huge and very clean. Will most definitely return!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
3 out of 5
1515 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
The price is NZ$372 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
NZ$372
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,538 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
3 out of 5
4660 Salisbury Road, I-95 Exit 344 (Butler Boulevard), Jacksonville, FL
The price is NZ$134 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$134
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,459 reviews)
"Great customer service. Super clean."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
3.5 out of 5
1515 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL
The price is NZ$223 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$223
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Close to Hospital"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
4 out of 5
1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL
The price is NZ$237 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
NZ$237
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,043 reviews)
Nice view- kitchen chairs for balconies
"Clean bedding and room and comfy and love the river front balcony other than no chairs! Had to ask 3 times to get chairs and then they were “old style kitchen chairs!” So weird but the staff is very nice . The main part of hotel needs attention for sure . Dirty carpets all through hotel floors outside ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

Downtown Jacksonville featuring skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

Florida Theatre and Museum of Science and History 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.

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San Marco

San Marco is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Jacksonville and San Marco Theatre.

San Marco
Jacksonville showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a bay or harbour

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.

Urban Core
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens featuring art and interior views as well as a couple

Northwest

While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Crystal Springs Park and Riverside Park.

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Baymeadows

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Baymeadows. Make a stop by top sights like Dog Wood Park of Jacksonville while you're exploring the area.

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Arlington

If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Arlington

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