Relaxing 10-Day Jacksonville Itinerary

1. Day 1: Little Talbot Island State Park
   31 minutes (22 miles) from Jacksonville International Airport

   Enjoy a peaceful day on the pristine beaches, hike through salt marshes, or just relax and watch the wildlife.

2. Day 2: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
   23 minutes (13 miles) from Little Talbot Island State Park

   Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and diverse animal exhibits, including giraffes, lions, and elephants.

3. Day 3: Kingsley Plantation
   35 minutes (22 miles) from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

   Learn about the history of slavery and explore the grounds of one of Florida's oldest plantation homes.

4. Day 4: St. Augustine Beach
   41 minutes (31 miles) from Kingsley Plantation

   Relax on the sandy beach, go for a swim in the ocean, or watch the sunrise over the Atlantic.

5. Day 5: St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
   15 minutes (5 miles) from St. Augustine Beach

   Climb the 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse for stunning views and tour the museum which covers 500 years of maritime history.

6. Day 6: Treaty Oak Park
   41 minutes (31 miles) from St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

   Take a walk through this majestic park where a 250-year-old oak tree stands tall and proud and reputed to be the oldest living thing in Jacksonville.

7. Day 7: The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
   13 minutes (4 miles) from Treaty Oak Park

   Marvel at the stunning art collection including European paintings, rare porcelain, and Meissen sculptures. Take a relaxing stroll through the beautiful gardens.

8. Day 8: Fort Caroline National Memorial
   15 minutes (6 miles) from The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

   Experience the history of the French in Florida and hike scenic trails through the park with stunning views over the St. Johns River.

9. Day 9: Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
   10 minutes (4 miles) from Fort Caroline National Memorial

   Take a relaxing walk through the beautiful gardens and nature trail where you may encounter dramatic ravines, scenic trails, and stunning water features.

10. Day 10: Amelia Island State Park
    35 minutes (32 miles) from Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

    Enjoy the beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and have fun attempting to catch a variety of fish that can be found in the area.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Little Talbot Island State Park (full day, $5 per vehicle)
• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (half day, $23.95 per person)
• Kingsley Plantation (half day, free admission)
• St. Augustine Beach (full day, free admission)
• St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum (half day, $15 per person)
• Treaty Oak Park (1-2 hours, free admission)
• The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens (half day, $10 per person)
• Fort Caroline National Memorial (half day, free admission)
• Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens (full day, free admission)
• Amelia Island State Park (full day, $4 per vehicle)
Total Estimated Costs: $58.95 per person

Useful Tips

For those with less time, consider skipping Amelia Island State Park. For those with more time, add a day trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore or a kayak trip through the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve.