Just a short drive from Jacksonville there are lots of great theme parks you can visit. These make a great day trip with the whole family.
Yes, you can always go and have a fun day at a Disney park, but there are so many other great places to visit. Make a day trip to Legoland or Peppa Pig Land. You can also visit one of the great waterparks during the summer. They make a great day trip and help you keep the kids cool during the hot Florida summer months.
If you do want to plan a trip to Disney, consider visiting for one of the holiday special attractions theme parks.
We love visiting water parks in and around North Florida, and if you’ve looking for a fun day trip from Jacksonville, a visit to Discovery Cove Orlando might be perfect for your family. Our family recently visited and while it’s not an inexpensive day out, the overall quality of our experience was amazing. The Snorkeling is Amazing …
If you’re looking to get out of town for the day and want to beat the summer heat, be sure to check out Aquatica Waterpark in Orlando. Just a few hours from Jacksonville, Aquatica has lots of attractions for the whole family and it’s one of our favorite waterpark day trips to take in the …
Space, the final frontier. With a space obsessed 9 year old at home, we set on our day trip from Jacksonville. Our destination was the space coast and a chance to explore Kennedy Space Center. We’ve visited the area before to observe a rocket launch, but this was the kids’ first time at the space …