What to see around Fort Clinch?

Domromer · 10-28-2012, 04:38 AM

Hey thought I'd get some local advice. I'm heading out for a little 3 day weekend motorcycle camping trip. From Charleston my first night is at skidaway state park in Savannah. My second night I'll be staying at Fort Clinch state park. What should I check out when I'm down at fort clinch? Any interesting rides or sites? Anywhere good to eat in should check out?

Colemanfu · 10-28-2012, 05:17 AM

I would skip it and go a bit further south to St. Auggie. JMHO. Then again we live much closer to there than Fernandina - I always got the impression that FB was so spread out in comparo to St. A? They have a fort as well and much more stuff to see and do around it. Like A1A Ale Works and St. George street and fun walking part of town. Worth a few hours of you time if your into old FL crap, food and suds.

Have a safe trip.

An old RR from North FL. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636825

Wolfgang55 · 10-28-2012, 06:40 AM

If size matters, then see FT C. the cannons are huge & much less tourist.
Then take A1A to the ferry boat to cross the St Johns River & ride south south on the same A1A to St Augustine to see the other very neat fort. There is yet another fort tiny but interesting at the Matanza inlet area. Just stay on A1A south of St Aug about 15 miles or so & you will see the signs to the State Park, there is a little boat ride to the fort but it is worth your time. The reason for this tiny fort is very interesting. Plus the bloody history is strange to say the least.

Good lucks on your FT tours.

Domromer · 10-28-2012, 04:25 PM

Mainly I'm going to fort clinch instead of st aug because I've been to st aug many times. I grew up just south at Flagler Beach. I've never really explored the Jax area.

jktpa · 10-28-2012, 04:39 PM

you can run over to Mayport a cool little fishing town Florida's oldest bar is at Fernandina Beach look at the ships at Mayport Naval station from across the river though being from Charleston that might be a little old. Theres Little Talbot park and Big Talbot park close by go to St. Mary's Ga. and take a trip to historic Cumberland Island. Amelia Island can be interesting.

Dr.Z · 10-28-2012, 05:18 PM

Checked out Ft Clinch a couple of months ago with the family. Cool place! It's a big fort compared to Castillo de San Marcos (St Auggie Fort).

Point! inside joke

Bunk bed "cushions" were filled with straw...

Lots of restaurants in Fernandina Beach. Stay away from the Crab Trap. I wasn't impressed with the food or service.

The campground at Fort Clinch was pretty nice IMO.

Mugwest · 10-29-2012, 06:59 AM

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Chicken Helmet · 10-29-2012, 08:49 AM

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Domromer · 11-02-2012, 08:07 AM

Grrr I was supposed to be there this weekend but I'm still waiting on some camping gear to arrive in hoping to grab the North Florida tag while I'm in the area.

Dr.Z · 11-02-2012, 08:13 AM

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Grrr I was supposed to be there this weekend but I'm still waiting on some camping gear to arrive in hoping to grab the North Florida tag while I'm in the area.

Hurry up, I heard they were going to raze the fort & put up condos!

Domromer · 11-02-2012, 08:25 AM

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Hurry up, I heard they were going to raze the fort & put up condos!

Would not surprise me at all.

10-28-2012, 04:38 AM	#1
Domromer ^OP Desert Rat Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Oddometer: 978	What to see around Fort Clinch? Hey thought I'd get some local advice. I'm heading out for a little 3 day weekend motorcycle camping trip. From Charleston my first night is at skidaway state park in Savannah. My second night I'll be staying at Fort Clinch state park. What should I check out when I'm down at fort clinch? Any interesting rides or sites? Anywhere good to eat in should check out? __________________ If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you ever got. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851060 ... A desert rat explores the south.

10-28-2012, 05:17 AM	#2
Colemanfu King of all manfu Joined: Jan 2006 Location: DAYTONA USA Oddometer: 2,687	I would skip it and go a bit further south to St. Auggie. JMHO. Then again we live much closer to there than Fernandina - I always got the impression that FB was so spread out in comparo to St. A? They have a fort as well and much more stuff to see and do around it. Like A1A Ale Works and St. George street and fun walking part of town. Worth a few hours of you time if your into old FL crap, food and suds. Have a safe trip. An old RR from North FL. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636825 __________________ Guns keep society safe.

10-28-2012, 06:40 AM	#3
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,954	Forts If size matters, then see FT C. the cannons are huge & much less tourist. Then take A1A to the ferry boat to cross the St Johns River & ride south south on the same A1A to St Augustine to see the other very neat fort. There is yet another fort tiny but interesting at the Matanza inlet area. Just stay on A1A south of St Aug about 15 miles or so & you will see the signs to the State Park, there is a little boat ride to the fort but it is worth your time. The reason for this tiny fort is very interesting. Plus the bloody history is strange to say the least. Good lucks on your FT tours.

10-28-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
Domromer ^OP Desert Rat Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Oddometer: 978	Mainly I'm going to fort clinch instead of st aug because I've been to st aug many times. I grew up just south at Flagler Beach. I've never really explored the Jax area. __________________ If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you ever got. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851060 ... A desert rat explores the south.

10-28-2012, 04:39 PM	#5
jktpa X-Troller Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Fla. Left Coast Oddometer: 713	you can run over to Mayport a cool little fishing town Florida's oldest bar is at Fernandina Beach look at the ships at Mayport Naval station from across the river though being from Charleston that might be a little old. Theres Little Talbot park and Big Talbot park close by go to St. Mary's Ga. and take a trip to historic Cumberland Island. Amelia Island can be interesting. __________________ Knick Low Tech-Hi Fun F800GS M696 ET4

10-28-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
Dr.Z 6Sigma Knuckle Shflr Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Central FL Oddometer: 7,994	Checked out Ft Clinch a couple of months ago with the family. Cool place! It's a big fort compared to Castillo de San Marcos (St Auggie Fort). Point! inside joke Bunk bed "cushions" were filled with straw... Lots of restaurants in Fernandina Beach. Stay away from the Crab Trap. I wasn't impressed with the food or service. The campground at Fort Clinch was pretty nice IMO. __________________ Stay half-assed, my friends. -- Mike West Bitch, I told you! Until someone is at the pinnacle of their craft, equipment is always...alwayyyys secondary to skill. -- Smart Fooker

11-02-2012, 08:07 AM	#9
Domromer ^OP Desert Rat Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Oddometer: 978	Grrr I was supposed to be there this weekend but I'm still waiting on some camping gear to arrive in hoping to grab the North Florida tag while I'm in the area. __________________ If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you ever got. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851060 ... A desert rat explores the south.

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