Riverside Avondale
Walkable historic districts, with unique shopping and dining options.
We are excited to welcome you to Jacksonville for the 2026 Tourism Academy!
Jacksonville is a modern and active city with equal parts Florida Flavor and Southern Hospitality! As the largest city in the continental U.S., Jax is the perfect place for a weekend getaway or a vacation to explore and discover something new, from its extensive park system (the largest in the nation with two national parks, seven state parks, and more than 400 city parks), to its beautiful white-sandy beaches (22 miles of them), and its historic neighborhoods that include Riverside, Avondale, Downtown, Jacksonville, Springfield and Murray Hill.
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This neighborhood located just north of Downtown offers historic experiences along with hip restaurants, shops and public art.
With the “Visit JAX!” Destination App, it’s never been easier to tap into exclusive savings and discounts for conference attendees, allowing you to get the most out of our city while you’re here! Whether you're visiting for just a night or a week, take advantage of all Jacksonville has to offer. Details about venues, locations and hours of operation will make it easy to enjoy the best of Jacksonville's culinary scene, ale trail, and attractions.
Ready to give directions, answer questions, provide assistance, or walk you to your destination, the Downtown Ambassadors are Jacksonville's Downtown safety and hospitality team. The Ambassadors are an extra set of eyes and ears on the street, working closely with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the city. Ambassadors are easily identified in their bright orange polo shirts serving Downtown Jacksonville day and night.