I have attended two conventions here in 2021 and 2022. The venue is nice and seems able to accommodate a good number of people. However, parking and traffic are a nightmare. If the doors open at 9:00, get there at 9:00. Even if the event itself doesn't start for another hour or two. Get there early. Or take a cab or ride share (Uber/Lyft).

Just walking into this building takes you back to the passenger train era. The grand feel to the building makes you imagine the massive number of people who walked through there. I like that some of the vintage signs are still there.The building is excellent for large trade shows and smaller rooms for exhibits. A treasure in Jacksonville

Convention centers are hard to get excited about; they're pretty much not that much different no matter where you go. However, the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville has a bit of uniqueness to break up the drudgery of a typical convention center. Part of the center is a repurposed old train station, making for some extremely unique meeting areas on the one side of the center. The brick work and the neon signs in the all areas, along with the high, naturally lit ceilings, adds a great touch of character to the one part of the center. The architectural features from the exterior, combined with some old steam engines displayed, certainly makes for a nice change of pace of convention center settings.

Boat show was $12 each and $5 to park. Too much for a 45 minute visit. It was very crowded and that made me wonder why the need to charge so much? Once you get there, most people will pay, but this is not value to me.

Plenty of Sq. Ft. but it's time for an upgrade. Parking is a nightmare and it can be difficult to get in and out of. Would be better served on the river front and expand it's capabilities to draw real conventions to town, largest draw is home and patio and even that is sliding as far as quality vendors.