Downtown

Jacksonville’s downtown has an urban vibe with a cool atmosphere. Fortune 500 companies call the city’s core home. Thousands of residents and visitors enjoy unique lunch and dining destinations, world-class museums, and a variety of nightlife options; from casual bars to upscale lounges.

Jacksonville's heart is in its Downtown urban core. Nestled between skyscrapers and the St. Johns River, Downtown Jacksonville’s North and South banks have an urban vibe with a cool atmosphere. Several Fortune 500 companies call the city’s core home. During the week, thousands of professionals and visitors fill the streets enjoying unique lunch and dining destinations, world-class museums, and a variety of nightlife options, from casual bars to upscale lounges.

The NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars play Downtown at the Sports Complex, as does the city's minor league teams including: 4-time ABA National Champions the Jacksonville Giants (basketball), the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (baseball), the Jacksonville IceMen (hockey), and the Jacksonville Sharks (arena football). Downtown museums include the Ritz Theatre & Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, the Museum of Science and History, and the Jacksonville Fire Museum. Downtown Jacksonville also boasts 5.6 miles of beautiful riverfront, including nearly 3 miles of riverwalk, perfect for a stroll or a jog by the St. Johns River or even a famous skyline photo.