Downtown, FL

Downtown Jacksonville is the city’s urban core, set on both banks of the St. Johns River with the Northbank and Southbank linked by a series of bridges. Visitors come for the riverwalks, Friendship Fountain, historic venues like the Florida Theatre, museums and big events at EverBank Stadium.

Where is Downtown Jacksonville?

Downtown sits where I-95 and I-10 meet, about 20 minutes south of Jacksonville International (JAX). The Main Street Bridge, the blue lift bridge that is a local landmark, and the Acosta Bridge connect the Northbank to the Southbank. Riverside is just to the southwest, and the Jacksonville beaches are about 30 minutes east.

Things to do in Downtown Jacksonville

Walk the Northbank and Southbank riverwalks for views of the skyline and bridges, and stop at Friendship Fountain on the Southbank. On the Northbank, Riverfront Plaza, a new park along the river, opened its first phase with an elevated playground and river views. The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and the 1927 Florida Theatre are close to James Weldon Johnson Park. East of the core, the sports district holds EverBank Stadium, home of the Jaguars, plus the arena and the minor league ballpark. Weekdays are calmer, while game days and concert nights bring heavy traffic and paid event parking.