Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville

Name: Downtown Jacksonville
Address: Jacksonville, United States

#94 among attractions in Jacksonville

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Downtown Jacksonville is the historic core and central business district of Jacksonville, Florida USA. It comprises the earliest area of the city to be developed and is located in its geographic center along the narrowing point of the St. Johns River. There are various definitions of what constitutes Jacksonville's downtown; the one used by the city government and other entities defines it as including eight districts: the Central Core, the Southbank, LaVilla, Brooklyn, the Working Waterfront, the Cathedral, the Church, and the Entertainment & Sports District. The area features offices for major corporations such as CSX Corporation, Fidelity National Financial, TIAA Bank, Black Knight Financial, One Call Care Management, Suddath, Interline Brands Haskell, FIS, and Stein Mart. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.91 mi²Coordinates: 30°19'39"N, 81°39'36"W

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Downtown Jacksonville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 121 Financial Ballpark.

~310 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
2 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
~990 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
5 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
24 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
27 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~1140 ftSE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
~820 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
4 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
~1430 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
7 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
~970 ftN
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
5 min walk • The St. James Building is a historic building in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, currently housing Jacksonville City Hall. It was designed by architect Henry John Klutho and opened in 1912. One of many structures in downtown Jacksonville designed by Klutho after the Great Fire of 1901, it is considered his Prairie School masterpiece.
~730 ftSE
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
4 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.
~480 ftN
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
3 min walk • James Weldon Johnson Park is a 1.54-acre public park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Originally a village green, it was the first and is the oldest park in the city.
~1190 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Jacksonville, Florida. Situated along the Riverbank, the venue is known as the First Coast’s "premiere riverfront entertainment facility".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Jacksonville?

Nearby attractions include Bank of America Tower, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Greenleaf & Crosby Building, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Jacksonville (3 min walk), James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville (3 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Jacksonville by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Jacksonville:

Train

James Weldon Johnson Park (4 min walk)
Central (4 min walk)

Bus

Courthouse • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Bay P • Lines: 1, 17, 18, 3, 5, 5A, 5B (10 min walk)