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Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Compliments of Jacksonville CVB
Jacksonville has undergone expansions and renovations that have transformed the city into a premier meeting destination. The city and the its beaches feature nearly 15,000 hotel rooms and a myriad of event sites appealing to any budget or aesthetic taste. The architecturally unique, Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is just one of those event sites.

The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is a testament to the city's colorful history. Serving the community long ago as the "Jacksonville Railroad Terminal," the convention center has transformed into 265,000 gross square feet of space, with a 78,500-square-foot exhibit hall, a 10,000-square-foot ballroom and 22 meeting rooms. The Grand Lobby, a pre-function area, is adorned with 75-foot vaulted ceilings, towering windows and marble floors. Conventioneers staying on the Southbank, can access nearby hotels by the automated Skyway Express, a skyway monorail system that crosses the St. Johns River.

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