Palatka

From Palatka, it's 45 miles (72 kilometers) to the north to Jacksonville and 80 miles (129 kilometers) to the south to Orlando.

Check out some of the visitor attractions in the area. The the Palatka Municipal Golf Course is a good one to start with.

While it may be tempting to simply sit back and relax while holidaying in Palatka, keep in mind that Northeast Florida's treasure-trove of scenic wonders await. Two examples of places within a relatively short distance of Palatka are Green Cove Springs, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the south, and Crescent Beach, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the west.

St. Augustine, is another interesting spot to visit. It is 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Palatka and offers a wide range of visitor attractions, like Florida Heritage Museum at the Authentic Old Jail, Early American Weapons & History and World Golf Village. St. Augustine has much of interest for visitors keen to hang around a little longer. Faver-Dykes State Park, Memorial Presbyterian Church and St. Augustine Premium Outlets are some of the other places not to pass by.

Northeast Florida is a good spot for those with a penchant for lighthouses.

Pack your gear or rent it on the spot, and make the most of the region's water sports. Swimming is an option. Another one is surfing.

Sadly, vacations can't last forever, so when it's time fly home, you'll find the nearest major airport in Gainesville, 40 miles (64 kilometers) to the west.