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Fort Clinch is a very well preserved Civil War fort perched at the northern tip of Florida. While it is not nearly as old as the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, I think it actually makes for a more enjoyable experience and ranks as my favorite of the four historic forts located within the Greater Jacksonville metropolitan area.
At Fort Clinch you can wander through a myriad of corridors lined with part brick and part earthen walls. Climb up to the cannon decks atop the perimeter walls for expansive views of the the Sunshine State's northernmost strands of beach and of the wide harbor that divides Florida from Georgia. In fact, the fort itself is surrounded by a naturally preserved state park that boasts hiking trails, campgrounds and beaches. Leave a Comment Address: Amelia IslandDirections: Take A1A north from Jacksonville's beaches. The entrance to Fort Clinch is located between Fernandina Beach's downtown historic district and its Main Beach area at the northern end of Amelia Island.
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This area has great beaches, seafood and...lighthouses! We were amazed at the number of lighthouses with public access, kinda cool. Directions: Take A1A north from Jacksonville's beaches
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The northern third of Amelia Island is dominated by the historic pirate town of Fernandina Beach, birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. Much of the red brick architecture along Centre Street in the town's historic district reflects the 1800s and early 1900s. Today, a number of interesting shops and restaurants add to the street's allure. The surrounding neighborhoods feature many fine examples of retored Victorian homes, some of which are bed and breakfasts.
Closer to the sea, Fort Clinch State Park includes a well-preserved brick and earth Civil War fort with lots of tunnels and chambers surrounded by acres of woods with hiking trails, camping facilities and the northernmost beach in Florida. Nearby, Main Beach is the town's most popular beacharea where small motels, whimsical vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts provide an alternative to the ritzy five-diamond oceanfront resorts that dominate the rest of Amelia Island
While Fernandina is normally a sleepy little town, each May thousands of visitors from around the Southeast crowd Centre Street for the annual Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival. This three-day art and food festival is the city's most famous and celebrated event. Leave a Comment Address: Amelia IslandDirections: Take A1A north from Jacksonville's beaches
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