Northwest

Jacksonville

Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great (Jacksonville) Fire of 1901, the largest urban fire in southeast United States.  Three years later in 1904 the AME church began rebuilding the college.  For the majority of the College’s years of operation, the AME Church also raised money to clear the school’s debt and construct most of the buildings on the College’s campus.
Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great (Jacksonville) Fire of 1901, the largest urban fire in southeast United States.  Three years later in 1904 the AME church began rebuilding the college.  For the majority of the College’s years of operation, the AME Church also raised money to clear the school’s debt and construct most of the buildings on the College’s campus.
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens showing art as well as a family
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens showing art
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes art and interior views as well as a couple

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Apm Inn and Suite

Apm Inn and Suite

2 out of 5
510 Lane Ave S Jacksonville FL
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.6/10 (1,010 reviews)
Clean room..King-size bed

Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026

Apm Inn and Suite
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is S$196 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
S$196
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,519 reviews)
Great views

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is S$239 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
S$239
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room.

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

3.5 out of 5
1515 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is S$169 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
S$169
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,638 reviews)
Did not get a chance to have a meal in their restaurant. Did order some appetizers at the bar they were very good. The beds were very comfortable. The young lady at the reception desk could have been a little more friendly but overall I was very satisfied with the room. One drawback was the $16 charge ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

3 out of 5
14565 Duval Rd Jacksonville FL
The price is S$160 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
S$160
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,357 reviews)
Nice staff, comfy beds,spacious room

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
San Marco Inn East

San Marco Inn East

3 out of 5
3558 Phillips Hwy Jacksonville FL
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
Man working the front desk was really nice . The room was ok .. all dispensers were filled with soap … they said conditioner and lotion but it was soap.. locks on the door were scetchy at best

Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026

San Marco Inn East
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens showing art as well as a family

Riverside

Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and 5 Points West Shopping Center.

Riverside
Beauty

Urban Core

While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.

Urban Core
Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

2.5/5(4 area reviews)

Florida Theatre and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Jacksonville
View of the Jacksonville skyline from across the St. John's River.

Southbank

While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

Southbank
Waterfront stone walls of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida.

San Marco

Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

San Marco
I have thing for poses and flamingos.

Westside

While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Florida Yacht Club Marina.

Westside


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