11676 Palmetto Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32226.
(904) 251-3537
http://www.jacksonvilleflorida.com/Parks/kingsleyplantation.asp

The oldest plantation still in existence in Florida is located on Heckscher Drive just north of the Mayport ferry. Now a National Park Service historic site, the location includes the plantation house, which has ranger guided programs and extensive grounds, including the ruins of the slave quarters. Kingsley Plantation is at the northern tip of Ft. George Island at the Ft. George inlet east of Jacksonville off Florida A1A. Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Florida’s state highway A1A winds north along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. You cross many bridges where fishing is good, and you can see both bodies of water. The State of Florida has several nature preserves along this road, there is horseback riding available (yes, on the beach), trails for hiking, and beach access for walking and swimming.

For more information, call (904) 251-2320.

Located in historic Fernandina Beach off A1A, Fort Clinch is a restored Civil War fort. The fort was built in 1847, and the tour guides pretend they are still living in that time. The first weekend of each month a platoon of "Civil War" soldiers sets up camp at the fort and gives demonstrations. On many weekend evenings there are candlelight tours available by reservation.

In addition to the fort itself, Fort Clinch has campgrounds, oceanfront facilities for swimming and changing, nature trails, picnic areas and an ocean fishing pier. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sundown all year.

Admission is $3.25 per vehicle (up to 8 people) and an additional $1 per person if you want to tour the fort. Camping is available for $17 per site per night with an additional $2 charge for electricity. For information call 904-277-7274.

Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers museum tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach can be scheduled by appointment. Call 904-261-7378 for more information.

www.ameliaisland.org
A quaint historic town on Amelia Island with a city dock on the St. Mary's River. Many antique stores, restaurants, and historic homes can be found. The drive up A1A from the ferry to Fernandina Beach takes about 45 minutes and is well worth the drive.