Cool Places in Northeast and Central Florida
Cool Places in Northeast and Central Florida
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Everyone knows Orlando, Miami, and south Florida, but the First Coast and inland region of the Sunshine State have their own treasures to be found.
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Amelia Island
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Jacksonville
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The Jacksonville metro area has 22 miles of wide, coquina sand beaches. In this guide, I compare the 4 main beaches in the area so you can decide on the best spot to lay out your towel. Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a good book!
If you're not inclined to spend your entire vacation on the beach, this guide also includes recommendations for where to stay, shop, eat, and other vacation activities such as boating, golf, and go-carting.
⛱️4 Beaches
⛳5 Outdoor Activities
☔2 Rainy Day Spots
🛍️3 Shopping Recs
🍔10 Restaurants
🛌5 Hotels
Beach • Foodie • Shopping
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St. Augustine
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Flagler Beach
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Palatka
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Gainesville
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Springs and Rivers
Saint Johns River
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Florida's longest river flows 310 miles north from Blue Cypress Lake until it empties into the Atlantic in the Jacksonville metro area. It runs through downtown Palatka and Jacksonville and riverwalks, cruises, and fishing abounds across it's length.
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Ichetucknee Springs State Park
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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
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Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
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Parks
Little Talbot Island State Park
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Ravine Gardens State Park
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
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Tourist Sites
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julie's Journeying
Hi! I'm Julie, an avid traveler and explorer. I lived abroad in Dubai and the Netherlands for five years and have been to 70 countries across 6 continents (can't wait to check Antarctica of my bucket list someday!)
Now that I'm settled back in the US (North Florida), a lot of my journeys are closer to home and I love being able to dive deep into a compare and contrast of the beaches, hikes, and other attractions in my area.
I do extensive research and planning for my adventures and enjoy mid-price trips with a balance of outdoor nature based activities, culture, and great food.
On my page, I embrace that variety is the spice of life and you can find a mix of guides, maps, and more detailed itineraries in a range of places I've been and loved.
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