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.
A little over an hour from Jacksonville Beach is an amazing Florida State Park with so much to explore. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park has trails, a rocky beach, and plenty of spots for a family picnic. Plan a Day Trip to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park If you follow any local photographers you may […]
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Just an hour north of Jacksonville sits Cumberland Island National Seashore. The island is only accessible by ferry from St. Marys, Georgia and it makes for a great day trip with kids. You can also camp on Cumberland Island. That trip requires a little bit more planning, but you can read all about our experience
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Just south of Jacksonville, located in historic St Augustine, Florida sits Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. A place where kiddos can explore an old fort, hear a cannon fire and even earn a National Park Junior Ranger badge. Yep, this is different than the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger badge. To my daughter, this
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Just a short drive from Jacksonville, on the south side of St. Augustine, sits Fort Matanzas National Monument. Free to visit, this site is part of the National Park Service one of many great National Parks near Jacksonville. It’s also one of our favorite day trips from Jacksonville for the family. Fort Matanzas St. Augustine
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We are so very lucky to live in a beach town. Not only can we visit our beautiful Jax beaches any time we like, we are surrounded with other gorgeous beach destinations. If you are looking for a getaway close to home, look no further than Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Although it’s only about 45
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