Jacksonville International Airport 30 min
Fort Caroline (22 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Beaches Museum (10 min) Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train. Shipwreck Island Water Park (7 min) Water park Tree Hill Nature Center (19 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Jacksonville Beach Pier (11 min) Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground (8 min) Recreation site with a playground, walking trail, sport courts, playing field & picnic areas. Castaway Island Preserve (6 min) Raised trails run through this undeveloped wetland preserve with scenic overlooks along the way. Bird Island Park (16 min) Peaceful, waterfront park providing native birds & foliage, trails, a hedged maze & sculptures. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (13 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (7 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Mickler's Landing (16 min) Easygoing beach featuring a sandy expanse & access to surfing, swimming & other water sports. Huguenot Memorial Park (40 min) This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (38 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Mickler Beach (15 min) Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (20 min) Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. |