LaVilla, Jacksonville

Name: LaVilla
Address: Jacksonville, United States

#148 among attractions in Jacksonville

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LaVilla is a historic African American neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida and a was formerly an independent city. It developed after the American Civil War and was eventually annexed to the city of Jacksonville in 1887 and is now considered part of downtown. ()

Area: 0.38 mi²Coordinates: 30°19'50"N, 81°40'9"W

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LaVilla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Florida Theatre.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
17 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.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
18 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,...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
17 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.
0.9 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
22 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.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium, Jacksonville
30 min walk • J. P. Small Memorial Stadium is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located in the Durkeeville community in northwest Jacksonville. Constructed in 1912 and rebuilt in 1936, it was the city's first municipal recreation field, and served as its primary baseball park before the construction of Wolfson Park in 1954.
0.6 miE
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
16 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.
0.6 miE
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
15 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.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
15 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".
1.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Sun-Ray Cinema, Jacksonville
34 min walk • The Sun-Ray Cinema at 5 Points, formerly known as Riverside Theater and 5 Points Theatre, is a historic two-screen movie theater in Jacksonville, Florida.
0.7 miE
Church
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Jacksonville
17 min walk • The First Baptist Church of Jacksonville is a Southern Baptist megachurch in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. As of 2014, First Baptist Church has 28,000 members and an average attendance of around 3,000 for Sunday services.
0.6 miE
Church
Snyder Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Jacksonville
16 min walk • Snyder Memorial Methodist Church, originally known as Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic 1903 church in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located at 226 North Laura Street in Duval County.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to LaVilla?

Nearby attractions include Theatre Jacksonville, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Ritz Theatre, Jacksonville (9 min walk), LaVilla Museum, Jacksonville (9 min walk), Duval County Courthouse, Jacksonville (9 min walk).

How to get to LaVilla by public transport?

The nearest stations to LaVilla:

Train

Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (6 min walk)
Jefferson (6 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Intercity Bus Terminal (6 min walk)
Acosta • Lines: Red (6 min walk)