Local Attractions
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Make plans to visit on the first weekend of every month when a soldier garrison fires cannons and demonstrates other battlefield skills. The historic fort is only one aspect of this diverse 1,400-acre park. Maritime hammocks with massive arching live oaks provide a striking backdrop for hiking and biking on the park’s many trails. The park is known for its gopher tortoises, painted buntings and other species of wildlife. Camping, fishing, shelling and shark-tooth hunting are popular activities.
2601 Atlantic Ave. | Fernandina Beach | Amelia Island FL
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A site of human occupation for over 5,000 years, Fort George Island was named for a 1736 fort built to defend the southern flank of Georgia when it was a colony.
Today's visitors come for boating, fishing, off-road bicycling and hiking. A key attraction is the restored 1920s clubhouse. Once an exclusive resort, it is now a visitor center with a meeting space available for special functions. Behind the club, small boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched on the tidal waters.
To reserve the club for a special event, contact The Ribault Club at 904-251-1050.
11241 Fort George Rd | Jacksonville FL
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is changing daily and is dedicated to consistently improving. With our award-winning exhibits, Land of the Tiger and African Forest, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a world-class institution. Whether you are a visitor to Florida’s CALLWEBSITEFirst Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to connect with wildlife and nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.
370 Zoo Parkway | Jacksonville FL