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Fort Clinch State ParkvsKathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Both are recommended by experts. On balance, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park scores marginally higher than Fort Clinch State Park. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is ranked #7 in Jacksonville with positive reviews from 2 reviewers like Where, Fodor's.
Fort Clinch State Park
Fodor's
Where
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034
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Fodor's "Wander through restored buildings, including furnished barracks, a kitchen, and a repair shop. Living-history reenactments of Civil War garrison life are scheduled throughout the year." Full review
Where "Watch period re-enactors at the fort or just relax on the beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Take your pick (if you're lucky) of riverside or oceanfront sites in this lovely and extremely popular park" Full review
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The park offers a variety of activities, serene beaches for shelling (of the non-military kind) and 6 miles of peaceful, unpaved trails for hiking and cycling." Full review
Travel + Leisure "History buffs and nature lovers alike will appreciate a visit to Fort Clinch State Park with its 19th-century fortress and several hiking and biking trails"
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Fodor's Where
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233
From $0/night
Fodor's "This 450-acre oceanfront park and campground just north of Atlantic Beach is beloved by surfers, swimmers, campers, hikers, and especially bikers, who regularly hit the many off-road bike trails." Full review
Where "Visitors to this oceanfront park can camp, bike, hike, swim or picnic." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"If you've come to Florida for the beach, a 17-mile drive east of downtown Jacksonville will get you to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, home to 1½ miles of clean, soft sand along the Atlantic coastline." Full review
Travel + Leisure "1.5 miles of beautiful beaches, more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, campgrounds and cabins, an expansive lake, picnic shelters...this park is also a top spot for surfing."
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