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.
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 […]
Silver Springs State Park: Glass Bottom Boats & More Read More »
Have you heard of Silver Glen Springs? It’s a hidden Florida oasis perfect for the entire family to enjoy and one of our favorite summer day trips from Jacksonville. Located deep in the Ocala National Forest, Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area is about two hours from Jacksonville and makes the perfect day trip for the whole family.
Silver Glen Springs: 5 Reasons Your Family Should Visit Read More »
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.
Kayaking Rock Springs Kelly Park Read More »
Juniper Springs is a natural, crystal clear pool in the middle of the forest.
Juniper Springs: Florida Springs Day Trip Read More »
Salt Springs is an amazing place to snorkel. Just under the surface of the water, you will see so many different schools of fish swimming around, and even the occasional blue crab.
Salt Springs Swimming & Snorkeling Read More »