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 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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Located on the north side of Jacksonville, nestled along the river, is the historic Kingsley Plantation. Filled with rich history, this preserve is a great place National Park site in North Florida to take the kids for a visit. Kingsley Plantation is Free to Visit Kingsley Plantation is part of the Timucuan Ecological & Historic
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Jacksonville is home to lots of great Historic Forts, and tucked away in the heart of Fort Caroline is a National Memorial and Fort that are worth exploring with the kids. The Fort Caroline location hosts the visitor center for a larger, Timucuan Preserve. Fort Caroline is Free to Visit Fort Caroline National Memorial is
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