Jacksonville, Florida

Day Trips from Jacksonville, Florida
The 840-mile beauty of Jacksonville, Florida is packed with tons of fun things to do for the whole family, ranging from splendid nature parks and beautiful beaches, nature-filled waterways and charming public gardens, and interesting galleries and museums.
For visitors traveling to the region on a budget, many area museums and cultural attractions offer free days weekly or monthly, including the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, which is open to the public for free as part of the city's First Wednesday Art Walks events.
You’ll find Jacksonville where the St. Johns River spills into the Atlantic Ocean. A large, modern city with a great location, Jacksonville is vibrant, colorful, and rich in culture as well as natural beauty.
Stroll along the Southbank Riverwalk where the St. Johns River flows through the heart of the city, surrounded by modern skyscrapers, businesses, and shops.
Visit The Cummer Museum of Art with more than 6000 pieces of art that span millennia.
Have fun with the whole family at the MOSH! This very popular interactive Museum of Science and History has life-size dinosaurs, the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, and much more.
The world-renowned Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens have more than 2000 animals and 1000 exotic plants.
Don’t miss The Riverside Arts Market where produce, arts and crafts, live music, and street performers share one lively city block every Saturday.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville, Florida