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Fort Clinch State Park

2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034
904-277-7274
4.5 of 5 stars 210 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Historic Sites, Military Bases/ Facilities, Parks
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Biking
Description: This state park preserves Florida's history.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Central Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Maybe the most fascinating Florida Park I have been at in years. Loved the pier and the fort

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I had no idea this park existed until visiting. There is so much vegetation and wildlife that it made me want to extend my stay to take everything in. A great spot to ride bicycles or simply explore on your own. You never know what you might find!

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valdosta, georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Great historical adventure-fort & re-enactment. Clean beach access with bath-houses.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

One of the most enjoyable bike rides you can take. Park car at entrance, ride bike three miles to Fort and spend $2. Great history and perhaps first US pork barrel project. No wars ever fought here but plenty of money spent on protecting us....

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Flemington, New Jersey, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A fun place to visit with great views of the river and the ocean. Be sure to interact with the "civil war soldiers" They are very interesting and a lot of fun.

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Valdosta, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The fort had an interesting history and the staff were knowledgeable. The pier is well worth walking all the way to the end, and looks like a nice place to fish.

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Texas
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171 reviews 171 reviews
Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

From Fernandina Beach drive north to the park. The park charges a nominal fee and you pay another nominal fee to see the Fort Clinch. We found ample parking. We walked through the store a short distance to the fort. Fort Clinch was a small civil war fort designed to protect the north end of the island. It contains a... More

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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love Ft. Clinch for the beach, shelling and it's quiet! Visiting the fort is interesting too. I like sitting under the pier watching the ocean and hoping to catch a glimpse of a submarine coming or going!

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Rockledge, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Must ride bike out there - incredible entrance. Most well-preserved fort I have seen

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Jacksonville, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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This small park take back to the past , with its histroric fort , and how people used to live

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