If you’re looking for adventure not far from Jacksonville, make plans to travel like a local and see all the best sights around North Florida.
Day trips are some of our favorite ways to explore all the great sights around the sunshine state. We have lots of state parks you can visit along with springs, and theme parks. Pack a picnic and plan to hike, swim or just explore different areas.
When you travel like a local you visit all the best sights that have been vetted by real moms that live in the area. They know all the best spots for family fun that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Jekyll Island in Georgia is one of our favorite spots for a day trip from Jacksonville. Just a short drive away, it’s the perfect spot to take the family for biking, hiking, exploring the coast, and having tons of fun. During the months of January and February every year, there’s an extra bonus that comes …
While the ocean waters may turn cold in the winter, our Florida springs maintain 72 degrees all year long. Because of the warm water, manatees from all over are attracted to the springs. If you’re wondering where to see manatees, there are several great spots that are just a short drive from Jacksonville and there …
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As fall turns into winter there are tons of great day trips you can take with the kids. Whether it’s a fun weekend spent exploring a new state park, or a special holiday outing, winter trips bring fewer mosquitos and cooler weather. There’s no shortage of great holiday activities in Jacksonville but sometimes you want …
While summer lends itself to waterparks and trips to our favorite Florida Springs, fall day trips are our favorite. When the air gets a little cooler and you can feel that crispness as you step outside it’s the perfect time of year to explore some place new. There’s no shortage of fun fall activities here …
Thinking about a day trip from Jacksonville filled with theme park fun, BUT not at Disney pricing? For about the same distance (or a little less), you can head northwest to Valdosta, Georgia and spend the day at Wild Adventures. Wild Adventures is a safari themed park that is a waterpark, county fair, roller coaster, and …
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