Attractions in the Area

Close By: River Fishing, Library, Movie Theaters, Shopping Mall with over 200 stores, Restaurants from fast food to gourmet. Numerous golf courses close by, Greyhound Racing at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

Jacksonville: Highway 17 North for 15 miles (25 minutes) to downtown Jacksonville Exits.


The Landing: River front development for shopping, informal cafés, riverboat cruises and strolling. The Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Cummer Art Gallery, the Jacksonville Art Museum and the Prime Osborne Convention Center. Home of the Jacksonville Jaquars Football Team.


St. Augustine: The Nations Oldest City with a colorful historic district, and arts and crafts shops. Take I-295 South to I-95 South to St. Augustine Exit St. R. 16. (35 minutes South) Many Restaurants, Sailboat rentals, City Tours. Outlet Shops are located off I-95, Exit St. R. 16.


Cumberland Island: (About a 1 hour drive) is a barrier island, nature preserve and home of the Carnegie families in the late 19th century. Now a national park, complete with wild horses, deer and other native wildlife. No cars allowed. You must use the ferry crossing. To make reservations for the ferry phone 912-882-4335.


Okefenokee Swamp: (About a 2 hour drive) is a unique southern swamp with daily guided tours by canoe through the national preserve to view the alligators, fish, turtles, birds, plants, and animals in the wild.


Disney World and Epcot Center: (About 2-1/2 hours south) A wonderful day or overnight experience.