The notebook of Jacksonville et Amelia Island
Find your own path in the movement.
Large river town, Atlantic beaches, historic island and natural reserves of northern Florida.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Metropolis area · City · Coast · River
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Jacksonville et Amelia Island
Large river town, Atlantic beaches, historic island and natural reserves of northern Florida.
The discovery of Jacksonville and Amelia Island is centred around Amelia Island, Fort Clinch and Jacksonville Beach. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life, the coastline and riverscapes, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: extended destination and humid heat. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Amelia Island
- Fort Clinch
- Jacksonville Beach
- Cummer Museum
Before you choose
- Extended destination
- Essential car
- Wet heat
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Strong and nature
Fort Clinch State Park
Fort Clinch assembles brick fortification, beach and marine forest on Cumberland Sound, creating a full reading of the northeast coast of Florida. After visiting the fort, the trails extend this feeling of history rooted in a living landscape. It is a very solid piece of Amelia Island territory.
Historical centre
Fernandina Beach Historic District
The historic centre of Fernandina Beach offers a discreet coastal rhythm, carried by port, old houses and local shops. The progression on foot is more quiet than in the more spectacular areas of Florida. It is a pleasant base of discovery to enter the island without haste.
Urban beach
Jacksonville Beach Pier
Jacksonville Beach Pier The jetty and its surroundings give an immediate reading of the character of the Atlantic coast of St. John's. The jetty is a simple and efficient landmark on a wide, open and often unpretentious beach. Jacksonville. The place works well for a direct exit to the water.
Museum and gardens
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
The Cummer combines art collections, gardens and views of the St. Johns River, with paths that alternate in and out in a fluid way. Jacksonville different from the center, more laid and cultivated. It is an effective visual and cultural break in a wide city.
Practical tips
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