VyStar Tower, Jacksonville

Name: VyStar Tower
Address: 76 S Laura St, Jacksonville, United States

#72 among attractions in Jacksonville

Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

VyStar Tower is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the northwest corner of Independent Drive and Laura Street. Standing 357 feet tall, it is the city's sixth tallest building. It was formerly known as the SunTrust Tower, Jacksonville Center and the Humana Building, among other names. Completed in 1989, the building was designed in the postmodern style by the Jacksonville firm KBJ Architects. ()

Completed: 1989 (35 years ago)Architectural style: PostmodernismFloors: 24Coordinates: 30°19'33"N, 81°39'36"W

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76 S Laura StDowntown JacksonvilleJacksonville United States

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VyStar Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~570 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
3 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.
~370 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
2 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
23 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.
~650 ftSE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
4 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.
~1340 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
7 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.
~1330 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.
~1560 ftN
City hall, Architecture
St. James Building, Jacksonville
8 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.
~350 ftE
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
2 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.
~1100 ftN
Park, Playground
James Weldon Johnson Park, Jacksonville
6 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.
~820 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville
4 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 VyStar Tower?

Nearby attractions include Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Jacksonville Maritime Museum, Jacksonville (3 min walk), Bank of America Tower, Jacksonville (3 min walk).

How to get to VyStar Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to VyStar Tower:

Train

Central (5 min walk)
James Weldon Johnson Park (7 min walk)

Bus

Courthouse • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Acosta • Lines: Red (12 min walk)