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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 featuring art as well as a family
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens which includes 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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.6/10 (1,019 reviews)
Clean room..King-size bed

Reviewed on Jan 13, 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 CA $183 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
CA $183
CA $208 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,620 reviews)
No access for shower rules for a disabled person like myself.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is CA $290 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $290
CA $332 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,455 reviews)
Nice rooms, great views. Hotel is great despite the building and structure being old.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
The price is CA $237 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
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CA $327 total
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,156 reviews)
The staff was extraordinary. Always cheerful and helpful. The accommodations were as advertised and supplied all we needed. The choice of restaurants was excellent and service there was excellent as well. Luis at Surfcaster was lots of fun and makes a great margarita!

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The Villas of Amelia Island
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 CA $165 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
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Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd

Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd

3 out of 5
8277 Western Way Cir Jacksonville FL
The price is CA $138 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
clean room, great front desk staff.

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Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest

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 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

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historic core with major corporations, Downtown Jacksonville offers diverse culinary and nightlife experiences at The Elbow. Explore attractions like Florida Theatre, TIAA Bank Field, and museums, while enjoying convenient transportation options.

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 the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

Southbank
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

If you're spending some time in Westside, Jacksonville Equestrian Center and Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
Radical flower

Northside

3/5(9 area reviews)

Explore historic communities, visit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Timucuan Preserve, and state parks, or shop at River City Marketplace. Enjoy easy access to Jacksonville International Airport and Amtrak station.

Northside


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