If you are looking for a fun family springs day trip from Jacksonville, I highly suggest making the little over one-hour trip to De Leon Springs State Park. One of Florida’s State Parks, De Leon Springs has easy hiking trails, a beautiful spring and even a boat tour. Enjoy Pancakes at The Old Sugar Mill …
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Spring is in the air and strawberries are in season. If you’re looking for a fun day trip from Jacksonville, check out Brown’s Farm for Strawberry Picking. Just a 90 minute drive from Jacksonville, Brown’s Farm offers u-pick strawberries and a variety of other fruits and vegetables available for purchase. Brown’s Farm has tons of …
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Fort Clinch State Park is just a short drive north of Jacksonville and is a great spot for a day trip with the kids. This Florida State Park offers hiking trails, a nice beach, a playground and of course, the Fort itself; making it an easy way to spend a full day. One of several …
Living in Jacksonville, we are lucky to be so close to so many amazing places and gorgeous state parks. One of our favorites winter day trips from Jacksonville is Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, FL near Orlando. Why visit Blue Springs State Park this winter you ask? Because during the colder months hundreds …
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 …