The best day trips outside of Jacksonville, Florida
The Blue Angels, Jax Sea and Sky Spectacular on Jacksonville Beach Remember Janet Jackson’s infamous ‘wardrobe malfunction’ when she performed with Justin Timberlake during the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show? Jacksonville was put on the map when it hosted that year’s Super Bowl. Located on the St John’s River in the northernmost tip of the Florida peninsula, Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida,and with much to offer. But if you're looking for day trips outside of the city, here are some exciting destinations, all less than an hour’s drive away. Lightner Museum Castillo de San Marcos St Augustine, Florida Any history buff will be thrilled to visit St Augustine ! A forty-five minutes drive from Jacksonville bring you to St Augustine, the oldest European settlement in America. The preservation of the city’s history is impressive, with restored buildings dating back as far was the early 1600s. You can see this fascinating city on board a trolley or horse-dr