101 Family Day Trips from Jacksonville
Free activities and splurges that are worth it. The coolest stuff for a staycation in town and road trips for less than a tank of gas from Jacksonville. Kids Out And About has tons of ideas for family travel, with places to explore, learn, and have fun!
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Get Wild on a Hike
Time Travel Today
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Museum of Southern History |
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American Beach Museum |
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St. Mary's Railroad |
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Kingsley Plantation |
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Norman Studios |
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USS Adams Museum |
Make Life a Beach
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American Beach |
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Atlantic Beach |
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Fernandina Beach |
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Fort Clinch State Park |
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Jacksonville Beach |
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Neptune Beach |
Splash into Some Water Fun
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Shipwreck Island Water Park |
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St. Mary's Aquatic Center |
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Daytona Lagoon |
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Summer Waves Water Park |
Spend the Day at a Museum
Explore These Cities
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Lake City, Florida |
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Gainesville, Florida |
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Orlando, Florida |
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Tampa, Florida |
All Aboard Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Boats!)
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Jacksonville Skyway |
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Jacksonville Zoo Train |
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St. Augustine Air Tours |
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Jax Helicopter Tours |
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A-Cent Aviation |
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Crazy Fish Boat Rides |
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Amelia River Cruises and Charters |
Grow Some Fun at the Farm
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Braddock Blueberry Farm |
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Congaree and Penn |
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Brown's Farm |
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K & S Farms |
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Roger's Farm |
Play Ball!
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Jacksonville Armada |
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Jacksonville Dixie Blues |
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Jacksonville Giants |
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Jacksonville Jaguars |
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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp |
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Jacksonville Sharks |
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Jacksonville Axemen |
Treat Yo' Self
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Five fx Ice Cream |
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Dreamette |
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Florida Creamery |
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Whit's Frozen Custard |
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Kilwins |
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Marble Slab Creamery |
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream |
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Sweet Pete's Candy |
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Peterbrooke Chocolatier |
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Claude's Chocolate |
Connect with Nature
Amuse Yourself at These Amusement Parks
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Wild Adventures Theme Park |
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Universal Studios |
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Fun Spot America |
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WonderWorks |
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Disney World |
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Legoland |
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Busch Gardens |
Talk to the Animals
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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife |
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Jacksonville Zoo |
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Lynwood Park Zoo |
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Whitley Acres Exotic Ranch and Stables |
Explore the Globe Close to Home
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Mandarin Museum |
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LaVilla Museum |
Let's Go Chasing Waterfalls
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Devil's Millhopper Nature Trail |
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Big Shoals State Park |
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Steinhatchee Falls |
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Falling Waters State Park |
Get Active Indoors
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Batt Family Fun Center |
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Bay & Bee |
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Chuck E. Cheese's Jacksonville |
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Jumperz Fun Center |
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Jumpstreet Jacksonville Beach |
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O2BKids |
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Pump It Up Jacksonville |
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Velocity Air Sports |
Challenge Yourself
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Creative Me Art Studio |
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Doing Dishes Pottery Studio |
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KidzArt |
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The Art Loft |
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The Arts Corner |
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The Brush |
Shop Your Heart Out
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St. Johns Town Center |
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Rivercity Marketplace |
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The Avenues |
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The Jacksonville Landing |
Limiting our list to 101 ideas meant some great destinations may have been left off the list - if there is something you’d like to see added, share it with us on Facebook!
Most of these destinations are within an hour from downtown Jacksonville. For those that are a bit farther away:
= Less than 1 hour away
= 1 to 2 hours away
= 2 to 3 hours away
= Just over 3 hours away