Jacksonville Area Information

The Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport Hotel's convenient location positions us amongst many government facilities and military installations such as Blount Island, NAS JAX, Mayport Naval Station and Kings Bay Naval Station.

If you are looking for fun and relaxation while traveling to Jacksonville, Florida, the area offers a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, all of which are located within minutes of the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport hotel.  In addition, our location provides easy access to the Prime Osborn Convention Center, as well as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (pictured above), home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars!

Jacksonville is home to the world renowned Mayo Clinic, Wolfsons Children's Hospital, Nemours Children's Clinic and hospitals such as Baptist Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Jacksoniville, St. Vincents Medical Center and Shands Jacksonville.  Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport hotelis conveniently located just a short drive away from many of the area's premier medical facilities.

THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU ARE STAYING WITH US...

If shopping is your thing, be sure to visit River City Marketplace, a 600,000 square foot shopping complex, which is located within minutes of the hotel.  This brand new development has all of your favorite stores including WalMart, Bed Bath & Beyond, OfficeMax, Michaels, PetSmart, Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less, Gander Mountain, Best Buy, Kirklands, Rue 21, Rack Room Shoes, Lane Bryant and Kirklands.  If you are looking for restaurants, you can choose from Cracker Barrel, Panera Bread, Sticky Fingers, Chili's, Five Guys Burgers, Chick-fil-A, Arby's, Hardee's, Salsarita's, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks and Olive Garden.  If you just want to relax and see a great movie, be sure to visit Hollywood Theaters.  Click on the link for movies and showtimes!

For your convenience, we offer scheduled transportation to River City Marketplace for a nominal fee.  Contact the Front Desk for additional information.

Looking for something a little different to do?  Take a couple of hours and visit the Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery .  They offer complimentary tours of the brewery so you can learn how their products are made.  If you are 21 or older, you can even get a complimentary sample in the Hospitality Room!  

Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida.  The zoo has something for everyone and offers you the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of exotic animals. 

Take a trip back in time and visit historic Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island.  Located just a short drive away, Fernandina Beach boasts a beautiful 50-block historic district with many original structures dating back to the late 19th century.  Amelia Island's Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era.  Take a carriage ride down historic Centre Street or enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant....you are sure to relax here.

We are located near several colleges and universities, including:

Jacksonville University 
University of North Florida 
Florida State College at Jacksonville 
St. Johns River Community College 
Edward Waters College 
ITT Technical Institute 
Florida Coastal School of Law  

The hotel has plenty of luxurious rooms available allowing you to relax and send you home rejuvenated.  You will experience Jacksonville Florida’s down home comfort and the excellent service and warm hospitality provided by the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport hotel staff.