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 which includes art as well as a family
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens featuring 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 (1,030 reviews)
Th staff were all friendly and the entrance area was very pleasant. Our room was really big and clean but not anything fancy like the Marriott. Bathroom area clean and basic. Woke up hoping to get breakfast but was told the sold out of all food. Overall it was a decent stay of your not big into super ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 RM592 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM592
RM672 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,712 reviews)
Quiet in the room but a nice bar with beach view. Much nicer than the Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is RM825 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM825
RM945 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,516 reviews)
Room was ok- not worth the cost

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

3 out of 5
14565 Duval Rd Jacksonville FL
The price is RM427 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
RM427
RM484 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,402 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
Love the resort but the room we stayed in had very poor water pressure and the tub backed ip

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Villas of Amelia Island
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

3 out of 5
4660 Salisbury Road Jacksonville FL
The price is RM304 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM304
RM345 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,807 reviews)
Helpful staff. Great service

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest

Aerial View Over Highways Downtown City Jacksonville Florida

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
Beautiful aerial view of the St Augustine, the oldest town in USA. the castle of San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College and the Matanzas Bay

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
Empty Docks on the River

Westside

While visiting Westside, you might make a stop by sights like Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center.

Westside
Radical flower

Northside

3/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place.

Northside


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