What's Lake Forest Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Lake Forest. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include TIAA Bank Field and Jacksonville Cruise Terminal.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Lake Forest?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in Lake Forest but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Historic Riverfront Hideaway - 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant
• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

Omni Jacksonville Hotel - 4.7 mi (7.5 km) away

Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool
• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café • Central location

How to Get to Lake Forest

Lake Forest is located 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from the heart of Northwest.

Flying to:

• • Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX), 6.9 mi (11 km) from Lake Forest
• • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig), 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Forest

Things to See and Do in and around Lake Forest

Things to See near Lake Forest:

• • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
• • Jacksonville University (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
• • Prime F. Osborn Convention Center (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)
• • Edward Waters College (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
• • Florida State College North Campus (3.7 mi/6 km away)

Things to Do near Lake Forest:

• • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
• • Florida Theatre (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
• • Gateway Town Center (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
• • Anheuser-Busch Brewery (3 mi/4.8 km away)
• • Jacksonville Farmers Market (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Northwest?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 82°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 58°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, August, July, June (average 7 inches of rainfall)