The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 630-4000
Parking Maps
The Convention Center is located one-third mile west of downtown Jacksonville, adjacent to I-95 and just north of the intersection of I-95 and I-10. We’re served by JTA (City) bus and Automated Skyway Express (ASE) routes.
From North (Jacksonville International Airport): proceed south on I-95 to Exit 353A (Myrtle/Church/ Forsyth), to Forsyth Street. Proceed east to Lee Street. Turn right (south) on Lee Street, then right (west) on Bay Street to the Convention Center Main Parking Lot.
From South: proceed north on I-95 to Exit 352B (Forsyth Street). Proceed east to Lee Street. Turn right (south) on Lee one block to Bay Street. Turn right (west) on Bay to Convention Center Main Parking. The Skyway Express serves South Bank hotels (Hilton, Radisson, Hampton): take the Express to Central Station, then to Terminal (Convention Center) Station.
From East (Downtown): proceed west on Bay Street to the Center Main Parking Lot. Omni Hotel, City Hall, and Jacksonville Landing are served by the Skyway Express: take the Express from or through Central Station to the Terminal (Convention Center) Station.
From West (I-10): proceed to I-95 North, then to Exit 352B (Forsyth). Take Forsyth Street east to Lee Street. Turn right (south) on Lee one block to Bay Street. Turn right (west) on Bay Street and proceed to Convention Center Main Parking Lot.
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The Jacksonville Landing
The Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive
Suite 250
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904 959 1188
Fax: 904 353 1558
Here's how to get here by virtually any means of transportation.
By foot:
Take a walk on the beautiful newly-expanded Riverwalk and enjoy the magnificent St. Johns River.
By car:
From Jacksonville International Airport (JIA)
Downtown Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from Jacksonville International Airport. Exit airport onto Airport Exit, which becomes Dixie Clipper Road (FL-102 E) and travel approximately one mile. Take the I-95 South ramp towards Jacksonville. Travel on I-95 south (do not take I-295 by-pass) for approximately 10 miles, looking for Exit #116 - Forsyth Street. Exit right and pass through the first several intersections. Continue to Forsyth Street (last intersection), turn left and head east; this will take you into the heart of Downtown. Turn left on Hogan Street to head towards City Hall, DVI, or Hemming Plaza. Turn right on Laura Street to head to the St Johns River, hotels, Times Union Center for Performing Arts and the Main Street Bridge. Stay on Forsyth for the Tax Collector, Florida Theatre and the library.
From Amtrak:
Exit the Amtrak Station eastbound on Clifford Lane. Turn right onto US-1 S (New Kings Road) and travel approximately 4 miles to the I-95 S ramp. Merge onto I-95 S and travel approximately 1 mile to the Union Street exit, #117. Keep left at the fork on the ramp and merge onto Union Street (US-23 S/FL-139 E). Traveling east and turning right (south) on Laura Street will take you into the heart of Downtown.
From the North & South
Downtown Jacksonville is accessible from I-95 North and South at exits Monroe Street #115, Forsyth Street #116, and Church Street #117. Traveling east will take you into the heart of Downtown.
From the West:
Downtown Jacksonville is accessible from the west via I-10 E. From I-10 E exit onto I-95 N and exit at Forsyth or Monroe Street. Traveling east will take you into the heart of Downtown.
From the East/Beaches:
From Neptune Beach travel westbound on Atlantic Boulevard for 8 miles. Take the Arlington Expressway approximately 8 miles, and cross the Matthews Bridge. Arlington Expressway becomes State Street. From State Street, turn left on any cross street to reach Downtown.
From Jacksonville Beach/Ponte Vedra area:
Take J. Turner Butler Boulevard west approximately 10 miles until the I-95 north exit. Travel 5 miles on I-95 North to the Prudential Dr./Main St. Exit at Main Street and travel across the Main Street Bridge which will deposit you into Downtown.
Or travel 5 miles on I-95 North to the Prudential Dr./Main St. exit towards Riverside Ave./Mary St. Merge on to the Acosta Expressway and travel across the bridge. Exit at Broad Street, which will put you into Downtown.
From Jacksonville Beach:
Travel approximately 11 miles on Beach Boulevard to the Atlantic Boulevard/Downtown ramp. Merge on to FL-228 W and travel 5 miles across the Hart Bridge. Exit onto the E. Adams Street exit traveling west into the heart of Downtown.
By skyway:
Take the Jacksonville Skyway. It's available at the Prime Osborne Convention Center, Southbank Riverwalk, Hemming Plaza, FCCJ Campus, or next to the Radisson Riverwalk. It's a great way to see downtown.
By bus:
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has a great system to get you all over Jacksonville call 904-630-3100 for more information.
By water:
Visiting The Jacksonville Landing by water is easy and really fun. Boats can dock for free right by The Jacksonville Landing. Or take a water taxi. They stop on both sides of the river and offer a fantastic view.
