Jacksonville

Day and Weekend Trips

This page lists popular family day and weekend trips within 100-200 miles from Jacksonville, Florida.
Kids Jacksonville: Day and Weekend Trips - Fun 4 First Coast Kids
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Clay County- Camp Chowenwaw

Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek, located in Gr ...

1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
Clay County- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Welcome to Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park One of Florida's first state parks, the Civilian ...

6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
Cross Creek- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

Welcome to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Visitors to this old Florida homestead can ...

18700 S. CR 325, Cross Creek, FL, 32640
Daytona- Barberville Pioneer Settlement

A visit to Barberville Pioneer Settlement is truly a unique experience. Our historical village is ne ...

1776 Lightfoot Lane, BarBerville, FL, 32105
Daytona- Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure

The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure is now open and will be the destination’s first aquari ...

1008 West International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
Daytona- Daytona Boardwalk

The Daytona Beach Boardwalk is a combination of many family operated businesses - Joyland Amusement ...

12 North Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
Daytona- Daytona International Speedway Tour

Get up-close and behind the scenes at the World Center of Racing! Tours begin at 9:30 AM daily and d ...

1801 W International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
Daytona- Daytona Lagoon

From thrill slides to chill pools, go-karts to laser tag, a mega arcade, and more, we have something ...

601 Earl St., Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
Daytona- MOAS (Museum of Arts and Sciences) Childrens Museum

The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Flori ...

352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
Daytona- Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House

The only place you can make your own breakfast right on your very own griddle! The Old Spanish Su ...

601 Ponce De Leon Blvd., De Leon Springs, FL, 32130
Daytona- Ponce Lighthouse and Museum

Step back in time and discover Florida’s rich maritime and social history as you tour the world-famo ...

4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL, 32127
Daytona- Reptile Discovery Center

Enjoy a walk on our beautiful outdoor trail where you will see all kinds of reptile species -- lizar ...

2710 Big John Dr, Deland, FL, 32724
De Leon Springs State Park

Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Mayaca Indians who inhabited the area, De Leon Springs i ...

601 Ponce de Leon Blvd., De Leon Springs, FL, 32130
Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach is considered by many as Florida's finest beach for natural, unspoiled beauty. There i ...

105 S. 2 St., Flagler Beach, FL, 32136
Fort White- Rum Island Springs

Rum Island Park provides you with access to the Santa Fe River and the beautiful, clear, freshwater ...

1447 S W Rum Island Terrace, Fort White, FL, 32038
Gainesville- Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation is primarily a conservation and educational facility ...

Open Season: Year round
8528 E County RD 225, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Gainesville- Depot Park

There are a lot of fun things for kids to do at Depot Park, Gainesville's newest public park. Kids c ...

874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Gainesville- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Welcome to Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park! This National Natural Landmark has attracted cu ...

4732 Millhopper Rd., Gainesville, FL, 32653
Gainesville- Florida Museum of Natural History

The Florida Museum of Natural History is a leading authority in biodiversity and cultural heritage, ...

3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Gainesville- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 ½ mile ...

4700 SW 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Gainesville- Mudslinger Tours

Hunt for fossils, sharks' teeth, rocks, and gems right in Gainesville! Mudslinger Tours provides a f ...

1414 NW 43rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Gainesville- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Payne’s Prairie is biologically, geologically, and historically unique. This park became Florida´s f ...

100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Georgia- Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime fores ...

101 Wheeler Street, St Marys, GA, 31558
Georgia- Fort King George State Historic Site

This is the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast. From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George ...

302 McIntosh Rd, Darien, GA, 31305
Georgia- Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. The Center offers the public a chan ...

214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527
Georgia- Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia’s rice coast. In the early 1 ...

5556 US-17 N, Brunswick, GA, 31525
Georgia- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers.  The ...

2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA, 31537
Georgia- Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours

Come with us on a historic tour reaching back 500+ years and visit more locations and hear more of t ...

Mallery St., Saint Simons Island, GA, 31522
Georgia- St Marys Aquatic Center

The St. Marys Aquatic Center is the perfect destination for families and kids of all ages, offering ...

301 Herb Bauer Drive, St. Marys, GA, 31558
Georgia- Summer Waves Water Park

Amid the peace and serenity of Jekyll Island is an exciting family attraction – Summer Waves Water P ...

210 S. Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA, 31527
Georgia- Wild Adventures Theme Park

Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA is a Theme Park, Waterpark and Animal Park - all in one! Soar higher ...

3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA, 31601
High Springs- Camp Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park

Camp Kulaqua River Ranch is open for group reservations and select Community Sundays in the summer. ...

Open Season: May - August
23400 NW 212th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
High Springs- O'Leno State Park

Welcome to O'Leno State Park One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno State Park was developed by ...

410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, FL, 32643
Lakeland- Bonnet Springs Park

The mission of Bonnet Springs Park is to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, a ...

400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, 33815
Lakeland- Florida Air Museum

As Florida’s “Official Aviation Museum and Education Center,” the Florida Air Museum features a dyna ...

4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33811
Lakeland- LEGOLAND® Florida

Built for kids 2-12 years old, LEGOLAND Florida Resort includes an interactive, 150-acre theme park ...

1 Legoland Way, Orlando, FL, 33884
Lakeland- Peppa Pig Theme Park

Join Peppa Pig and her friends at the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park just steps away from LEGOLA ...

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL
Live Oak- Mystic Jungle

Here we focus on conservation. preservation and the education of the general public on all species o ...

13429 US Hwy 129, Live Oak, FL, 32060
Mayo- Suwannee River Rendezvous

We are located right on the Suwannee River in Mayo, FL. We offer RV Sites, cabins, tent sites, a poo ...

828 NE Primrose Road, Mayo, FL, 32066
Melrose- Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

We offer many different AMAZING animal experiences, parties, field trips, events, weddings, engageme ...

1208 County Rd 315, Melrose, FL, 32666
Merritt Island- Kennedy Space Center

The epicenter of humankind’s greatest adventures, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is your launc ...

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Ocala- Appleton Museum of Art

The Appleton Museum of Art brings art and people together to inspire, challenge and engage present a ...

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470
Ocala- Canyons Zipline and Canopy Tours

Florida’s only true canopy tour! Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes make our amazing zip-lining ad ...

8045 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL, 34475
Ocala- Carney Island Recreation and Conservation

AMENITIES: Beach Boat Ramps Hand Launch Hiking/Walking Horseshoes Monofilament Picnic Pavilio ...

Open Season: April - October | 7 a.m. -8 p.m. November - March | 7 a...
13275 SE 115th Avenue, Ocklawaha, FL, 32179
Ocala- Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is Ocala's local children's science center! Located at Tuscawilla Park, the Dis ...

701 N.E. Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471
Ocala- Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

The Museum of Drag Racing’s primary objective is to preserve the history of Drag Racing for our spor ...

13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473
Ocala- Florida FAST

Aquatics venue in Ocala open 7 days a week. Open swim and spray ground daily rates.

4635 SW 67th Avenue Road, Ocala, FL