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Fort Clinch State Park
CAMPGROUND
904-277-7274;
www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch
;
2601 Atlantic Ave; sites
$26)
Take your pick (if you're lucky) of riverside or oceanfront sites in this lovely and ex-
tremely popular park. The oak-and-moss-protected Amelia River sites are more private
than the exposed beach sites. Be sure to make reservations well in advance.
Addison
B&B
904-277-1604;
www.addisononamelia.com
;
614 Ash St; r incl breakfast $195-260;
)
Built in 1876, the Addison has modern upgrades (whirlpool tubs, deluge showers, Turkish-
cotton towels and wi-fi) that'll trick you into thinking it was finished last week. The Addis-
on's white, aqua and sage color scheme is bright and totally un-stuffy. Enjoy daily happy
hours overlooking a delightful courtyard with the friendliest (and funniest) innkeepers on
Amelia.
Eco-conscious guests take note: the inn's water- and energy-saving efforts have earned it
a Green Lodging certification from the state.
Hampton Inn & Suites
HOTEL
Location can sometimes be everything: walk to all that downtown Fernandina Beach has
to offer from this, the only significant chain hotel in the heart of the historic downtown,
just steps from the harborfront. Offering excellent value in an expensive destination, guest
rooms and suites feature comfy bedding, neutral furnishings and good showers. Optional
kitchens add bang for the buck.
Fairbanks House
B&B
( 904-277-0500;
www.fairbankshouse.com
;
227 S 7th St; r/ste/cottage incl breakfast from $185/
265/230; )
You could imagine Indiana Jones retiring to a place like this grand Gothic Victorian; it's
stuffed to the gills with silk carpets, heavy leather-bound books and global knickknacks.
Oversized guest rooms are individually styled to suit the period of the house. Suites, such
