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This is a very popular day trip, and was voted 1 of America's 10 best beaches by the Travel Channel. This is a "rustic" day so backpacks, bikes, picnics and walking is the way. There are bike rentals on the island. Visit historic Dungeness ruins and watch for wild horses. Be sure to plan ahead and make reservations, as the ferry fills up very quickly.
It's only a 40 minute drive over the border to Fernandina Beach. If you want to see the sand, waves and hunt sharks teeth, this is a fun trip. Fernandina also has a historic downtown with unique dining and shopping. A beautiful afternoon.
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Plenty to do and see, and the walking is easy. Visit the education center to see what's happening to help plan the day. Take a picnic lunch and don't forget your cold water. The "must-dos" are the tower and old homestead. Use the link to check their schedules, as they have different events all year around.
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About 30 minutes north drive. "Ready for a rompin', stompin' good time? Kick up your heels each weekend at this old-time music fest at the renovated "Old School" Woodbine Community Center. Woodbine Opry, an open mike jam session with some of the best musicians in the Deep South has all the old-timey music you've been hankering for!"
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About 40 minutes drive south on I-95 to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Located on the St. Johns River, it's a full afternoon of diverse wildlife including everything from big cats, penguins, elephants, reptiles to train rides and animal feedings. Spend an afternoon walking the paths and exploring the many international, exotic gardens.
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