Southbank Riverwalk — Attraction in Jacksonville

I was staying at the Southbank Marriott for a conference and loved the short walk to the Southbank Riverwalk. There are signs on all the streets that point directions to the riverwalk. Day or night this is a beautiful way to see the downtown area. There are water taxis available and a metro station that takes you over a bridge with a scenic view. The riverwalk itself is well maintained and very clean, there are places to sit and just enjoy the view. Night strolls are especially beautiful, with the colorful reflections of the Northbank. As you near the main drawbridge the route takes you under the bridge right beside the river, and you have a view as though you were standing in the water. There is a renovation project going on right now, for the fountain that blocks part of the path. There is also wonderful museum...

We stayed at the Lexington Hotel in Jacksonville. We were there to see the Rolling Stones! They were Great of course! The riverwalk was right next to the hotel. You can walk all along the river of course theres murals and statues, lights in the walk, seating you can watch dolphins cuz somehow they survive in the river cause it's a mix of river and sea water. So its survivable for them. Also the River Taxi is a big pontoon boat that takes you to various locations on the river for 10 bucks a day! Its really great. I was only in Jacksonville for 3days but I would love to visit again for at least a week. Photo is a view from the River Walk looking at Downtown...

The Jacksonville River Walk is probably one of the most romantic places in town. The path takes you around the heart of Jacksonville. You'll pass through restaurants and the boardwalk. You'll see the beautifully lit bridges and the random art scattered through the river walk and Jacksonville area. It's a great place to walk off your dinner or have a smoke. I personally wouldn't try to walk its entirety in one visit as it's a bit long but to each there own. If your looking to try and escape the city for few without leaving it then you definitely will find yourself here. ...