Kayaking Rock Springs Kelly Park
Located 2 hours from Jacksonville, just north of Orlando, sits Kelly Park and Rock Springs. Kelly Park is a county park, where you can swim, tube, and camp.
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Day Trips
There are ton of great day trips from Jacksonville where you can take the kids to explore a new park, fun city, Florida spring, or theme park!
If you’re looking for a fun day trip, be sure to some of our great Florida springs. They’re the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. There are also plenty of wet and wild water parks you can visit. Pack your bathing suit and get ready for some fun.
In the winter there are lots of great holiday themed trips that are just a short drive from Jacksonville. In the fall be sure to check out some of the great farms.
Silver Springs State Park: Glass Bottom Boats & More
Silver Springs State Park is just under two hours from Jacksonville and is the oldest commercial tourist attraction in Florida. Stories of their famous glass-bottom boat tours and monkey sightings convinced us to make the trip. Perfect for a summer or winter day trip, we like to visit this park when the temperature dips and
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Rainbow Springs State Park Road Trip
A little over 2 hours from Jacksonville sits Rainbow Springs State Park. The spring head that feeds the Rainbow River is located at the park along with lots of fun for the whole family. Plan to pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at one of our favorite day trips from Jacksonville. Rainbow Springs
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Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND Florida
We have an abundance of theme parks in our beautiful state of Florida so I am almost sure you have heard about LEGOLAND and well, it is exactly what it sounds like but also so much more! Before going to this amazing theme park, I would have assumed you would have to love LEGOs –
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Holiday Getaway at Gaylord Palms Orlando
Jacksonville, did you know that about 2.5 hours away is a winter wonderland your entire family will love? Gaylord Palms every year hosts an array of events dedicated to all ages and will definitely unwrap the joy inside and provide the most dashing good time! The most popular event at Gaylord Palms is back this
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