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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In Green Cove Springs, Florida


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You can’t miss the constantly gurgling water sources in Green Cove Springs, a town of approximately 7000 people situated in northeast Florida’s Clay County. They are an essential part of any Florida vacation.

The St. Johns River runs through the heart of Green Cove Springs, situated on the western shore. Nature lovers and outdoor aficionados will appreciate the region’s natural attractions without being swamped by tourists in busier sites. Whether it’s Spring Park on the riverfront or Camp Chowenwaw County Park with its campsites, cabins, and hiking trails all along the scenic Black Creek, outdoor enthusiasts will have a ball pursuing all their passions in Green Cove Springs. Hands-on classes, new merchandise at charming stores, and antiques are all to be enjoyed as you walk down Walnut Street. For a local dining experience, you’ll have a lot of options for finding a place to eat and drink.

The perfect combination of raw natural beauty and modernized comfort, Green Cove Springs is the ideal place to unwind. See some of the best attractions Green Cove Springs has to offer in the list below.

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In Green Cove Springs, Florida

11. J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway

4.0 ★★★★☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: 3495 Hoffman Street Penney Farms FL

Tel:  904 282 7590

Web Address:   http://jcpenneyscenichighway.org/

10. Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina

4.6 ★★★★★ (252 reviews)

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Location: 6550 FL 13 N Street Augustine FL

Tel:  904 342 2471

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/TroutCreekMemorialPark/

9. Black Creek

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

8. North Florida Railway Museum

3.7 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 4098 J Louis Street #4050 Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  904 504 8487

Web Address:   http://nfrm.org/

7. Bayard Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (268 reviews)

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Location: 485 FL 16 Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  386 329 4404

Web Address:   http://sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/bayard/

6. Miltary Museum of North Florida

4.8 ★★★★★ (299 reviews)

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Location: 1 Bunker Ave Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  904 863 3527

Web Address:   http://themilitarymuseumofnorthflorida.com/

5. Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (436 reviews)

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Location: 4065 Streetate Road 13 Street Johns FL

4. Camp Chowenwaw Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (472 reviews)

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Location: 1517 Ball Road Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  904 529 8058

Web Address:   https://claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park

3. Alpine Groves Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (477 reviews)

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Location: 2060 FL 13 FL

Tel:  904 209 0348

Web Address:   http://co.st-johns.fl.us/recreation/Parks/AlpineGroves.aspx

2. Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,630 reviews)

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Location: 2760 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  904 284 6378

Web Address:   https://claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation

1. Spring Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,688 reviews)

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Location: 106 Street Johns Ave Green Cove Springs FL

Tel:  904 297 7500

Web Address:   https://greencovesprings.com/maps/location/SpringPark

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Green Cove Springs, Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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