What is Jacksonville Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the ideal family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to think about Jacksonville. Here you'll find an intriguing array of family activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From the live music to the sports events, Jacksonville has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, TIAA Bank Field and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. When you're ready to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Jacksonville has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can pick from 125 Jacksonville accommodations to locate one you and the family will enjoy.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Jacksonville?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Execustay at The Retreat at St. Johns

City-center hotel within easy reach of University of North Florida
• • Outdoor pool • Rollaway beds



Execustay At The Strand

City-center hotel within easy reach of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
• • Outdoor pool • Rollaway beds



Motel 6 Jacksonville, FL - South

2-star motel in Southside
• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room



Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Town Ctr

Convenient to St. Johns Town Center
• • Free parking • Free breakfast • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center

Hotel with restaurant, near St. Johns Town Center
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Free buffet breakfast • Outdoor pool • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Jacksonville?

You'll find that Jacksonville and the surrounding area provides lots of interesting things to see and do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your stay both educational and lots of fun:

Attractions
• • Museum of Science and History
• • Alexander Brest Planetarium

Parks
• • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
• • Metropolitan Park
• • Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art
• • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
• • Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum

Food & Drink
• • bobby's bbq
• • Metro Diner
• • Cinemark Tinseltown and XD