Autism Friendly Travel

Jacksonville offers a range of options for families traveling with someone who has autism.

These attractions strive to ensure you creates lasting memories while in Jacksonville. Whether you require a sensory-friendly experience, a tranquil respite, or a nurturing and understanding environment, Jacksonville has options.

iFLY All Abilities Night

The first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 pm, offers individuals with physical or cognitive challenges the opportunity to indoor skydive. Highly-trained instructors help with everything from putting on a flight suit to soaring through the air.

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens KultureCity Sensory Bags

Bags are available at the Zoo entrance and are designed to help with sensory needs of adults and children. The bag includes items that can help lessen sensory overload.

Sensory Towne

The sensory-friendly indoor gym offers play times with swings, slides and games for children and their caregivers. There are also specialty classes like art, dance and yoga, and special events throughout the year.

Museum of Science & History

Each Wednesday afternoon, lighting and sound will be modified to accommodate visitors with sensory processing considerations. Enjoy three levels of exciting and interactive exhibitions. Sensory-inclusive hours are open to all visitors.

The third Friday evening of each month is Family Sensory Night. Families and individuals are invited to enjoy exclusive access to explore the Museum in a sensory-friendly environment with modified sound and lighting, visit with featured vendors and service providers, and enjoy a Sensory Room generously provided by We Rock the Spectrum.


MOSH Sensory Friendly Hours

Learn more about Jacksonville's autism friendly attractions at the blog link below.

Certified Autism Centers

Visit Jacksonville is Florida's first destination management organization to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), recognizes organizations that have undergone staff training to better understand and meet the needs of autistic visitors and their families. All of Visit Jacksonville's Visitor Centers are CACs. Learn more about the CAC designation.

In addition to the Visit Jacksonville Visitor Centers being Certified Autism Centers, the Community First Igloo also achieved the designation. Keep an eye on this page for updates about other attractions receiving the designation.