School Summer Vacation

Updated: May 31, 2001

Back-to-school is just around the corner--but first you need to squeeze a few more memories out of this summer. Take your kids on an outdoor adventure, pile them into the car for an afternoon at the museum or a trip to the ice cream shop. Whatever your idea of fun, we've got ideas for some hot-weather hoopla.

On this page:Keep Them Busy, Keep Them Fed.

Keep Them Busy

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jacksonville Zoological Garden
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    8605 Zoo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (map)

    Almost like an African safari, this 20-acre zoo features everything from rhinos to flamingos.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hanna Park
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    500 Wonderwood Dr, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (map)

    Camp out with the kiddies among lush forest and white sandy beaches.

  3. 3 Southbank Riverwalk
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    Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (map)

    It's the best of both worlds--a place for you to shop and for the kids to hang.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Museum Of Science & History
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    1025 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (map)

Keep Them Fed

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Angie's Subs
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    1436 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (map)

    Get super subs and salads in this casual and friendly storefront, not far from the beach.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bono's Bar-B-Q & Catering
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    705 Ln Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (map)

    You can be as messy as a kid with this slow-cooked, saucy barbecue.

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