What we do around here
Hikes, beaches, adventure!
Kathryn Abbey
Hanna Park
Beach & Lake
One of many beautiful beaches to choose from. This ranks high for its white sandy beaches.
Hiking Trails
Tillie Fowler Park Loop Trailhead
There are many nature preserves where you can spend time outdoors with your family!
Take a hike!
Downtown Riverwalk
The 2-mile Northbank Riverwalk is one of the most popular and well-used attractions in Downtown Jacksonville. Enjoy the water views and the hustle bustle of the city in the background.
St Johns Town Center
Outdoor Outlet Shopping
An upscale super-regional open-air mall in southeast Jacksonville, Florida with over 167 stores.
Amelia Island
Beaches & Lakes
It has a history of Spanish, French, British and American rule, today it’s become a popular holiday destination known for its luxury resorts, golf courses and numerous sandy beaches. The Main Beach Park has sand dunes, a boardwalk and more.
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
The zoo occupies approximately 122 acres and has over 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species in its collection.
Kingsley Plantation
Kingsley's house is the oldest plantation house still standing in Florida, and the solidly-built village of slave cabins is one of the best preserved in the United States. An important piece of history worth visiting.
More Attractions...
Just a drive away!
St. Augustine
Lays claim to being the oldest city in the U.S., and is known for its Spanish colonial architecture as well as Atlantic Ocean beaches like sandy St. Augustine Beach and tranquil Crescent Beach.
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45 minute drive from Jax.
Savannah
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2+ hour drive from Jax.
Orlando
Home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks.
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2+ hour drive from Jax.
Ginnie Springs
Springs where the water is clear and cold and there are accessible caverns with a sand and limestone bottom.
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1.5 hour drive from Jax.
Daytona Ormond Beach
Known for Daytona 500 NASCAR race, beautiful beaches and boardwalk are with rides and arcades. It also has Kosher restaurants to choose from.
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1.5 hour drive from Jax.
Cumberland Island
Georgia’s largest barrier island and one of the most spectacular natural habitats in the Northern Hemisphere.
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1+ hour drive from Jax.