Location: Green Cove Springs
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Green Cove Springs, United States
Green Cove Springs is a hydrological spring and a city in Clay County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,378 at the 2000 census. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 6,908. It is the county seat of Clay County.
Restaurants in Green Cove Springs
1. Military Museum of North Florida
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By hopesicle - Florida
We attended a field trip with our homeschool group to this museum and it was amazing! The guides were so friendly and informative. The museum was well-organized with each war/time period's items displayed professionally. They made us feel welcomed and we felt that they genuinely enjoyed showing us around and answering questions. More people should visit this museum, it is a wealth of information and memorabilia about a significant part of history.
2. Rivertown Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By theskittler - Jax, FL
Although the park is small, it is the perfect spot if you just need a quick get-away. It is a quiet, little park down SR 13 by the new community of Rivertown. It has restrooms, water fountains, doggie bags and a view of the river that is hard to beat! There are several docks (I can't remember if it's two or three) but one is very large, covered, and has a fantastic view. The name of the park is "Riverfront Park" located in Saint Johns County.
3. Carmike 12 Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Bsassy70 - Fleming Island, Florida
Really like that this theater has the seats where the arm rest go up so you xab snuggke with your sweetie. Thw height they layout the seat trirs nakes it where I can always see even though I am short. Thw snack fare is typical movie theater food but like thw big lobby plenty of space to hang out in the cool while you wait fir your party.
4. Alpine Groves Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By tedact - St. Johns, Florida
This is hidden and winds back through the woods to the water. They have a great play area for the children that is shaded and picnic areas and walking trails. They have some great old historical buildings and homes. They have a large lawn type area with huge old trees and large metal porch type swings to look over the water and watch the sun set. We saw many families with pets and many photo ops.
5. Clay County Fairgrounds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By RamonaL34
The Clay County Fairgrounds host a great fair in the springtime. The Clay County Fair has a lot to offer. They have photography and art contests, pig races, rides, loads of fair food vendors, animal barns...it is a good time. Even my vegan travel companion found vegan food here. I was convinced there wouldn't be and I would never hear the end of it... but it was here (thank you ) .
There are plenty of parking spaces, admission is reasonable. If you like this sort of thing try to rope off about 2-3 hours to enjoy everything. Have a great time!
6. St. Augustine Wild Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
The St. Augustine Wild Reserve offers tours on an appointment-only basis. Tours are held in the afternoon, on Mon, Wed, and Sat at 2pm. Email to make reservations. Children under 5 are free. Guests will be given a guided tour of the compound by an experienced wildlife professional. An introduction to each species, basic biology, and how the species arrived at our sanctuary will be discussed in detail. Visitors will be allowed a close-up view of the exotic animals, and will be able to venture closer to adult African lions and tigers than they ever imagined. Guests will meet our amazing white tigers, orange tigers, a very rare golden tabby tiger, cougars, servals, lynxes, leopards, hyenas, coati mundis, and a host of wolves ranging in color from black to white. We feed all of the big cats on the tours, and set up a tiger bubblebath for at least one tiger. We do not allow photography, however, we do offer a fabulous photo CD for a small donation.
Reviewed By Tanya C - Bethlehem, Georgia, United States
This is an incredible 7 acre reserve for rescued exotic wildlife. These animals ONLY have a chance at life thanks to the owner and incredible volunteer staff that run the St. Augustine Wild Reserve. You will get very close to amazing animals that you would normally never see in your life. The staff is very knowledgeable and very passionate to care for these beautiful creatures. I fell in love with each one! These animals are here due to ignorance and abuse of the worse species on the earth.. HUMANS! But there is comfort to know there are some humans that do care and make a difference. The tour is approx. 2 hours and you individual stories on each animals history, can ask questions and will leave much more educated than when you arrived. I promise you will NOT be disappointed.
7. Green Cove Springs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Olena S - Orange Park, Florida
Green Cove Springs has many springs in the park area and is located right by the St. John's River. Has a really nice dock that you can walk on, nice area with swings and all kinds of stuff for kids, a gazebo, and you'll be able to see the springs too. Nice little downtown area with plenty or restaurants and shops. Warning: be careful when driving on Route 17 as they do have many cameras that you will get a ticket if you go through a red light. Also, watch your speed as Route 17 is highly patrolled and you will get a ticket.
8. Island Aqua Sports
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Island Aqua Sports is your premier destination for profound boat tours. Our tours of Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding cities launch from various locations. Currently we have Four great tour destinations: (Black Creek)- On this tour we travel through calm waters for several miles as you enjoy many sites of sea life, homes, docks and luscious mangroves. You’ll get to travel at speeds of up to 30 MPH as you enjoy the cool breeze. Our boats also offer a Bimini Convertible top which you can open up at low speeds to provide shade from the sun. (Doctors Lake)- we cruise along the outskirts of the shore while traveling past beautiful homes and enjoying the tranquil scenery of the lake. We may do some fishing or pull alongside a popular restaurant for lunch. (Downtown Riverfront) - we will head out past the Landing going towards Metro Park all while enjoying the views of downtown landscape. Next we circle around to Friendship Fountain as we make our way to the basin of the river. Here we will see sites such as Stockton Park, Memorial Park and other interesting landmarks. (Jacksonville ZOO) - we head east cruising along the riverfront enjoying marvelous views the coastal backdrop where you may see waterfront homes, big ships, dolphins, sea birds and a cool ship wreck as we pull into Jacksonville Zoo boat docks. This tour also includes admission to the Zoo! Two ticket minimum purchase. We offer a new and exciting way to explore the many lakes and rivers in our area while riding on the smooth and comfortable CraigCat boats, which are like using Go Karts in the water.
Reviewed By Doc D
Being a radio personality who's always looking for something new, fun and relaxing is very hard to find. But I really enjoyed my day on the Craig Cats. Its like being on a boat and jet ski at the same time. Plus the view was awesome! So now when I have some a special guest or business associates I need to spend some time with, this just maybe as good as the golf course.
IT'S DIFFERENT AND MEMORABLE.
You won't be disappointed.
Keep Shining!
9. Hagens Cove
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Clothing Optional Beach
Reviewed By EagleGlobeNAnchor - St. Petersburg, Florida
Mumz and I came up from St. Pete and visited Hagens Cove yesterday (3/17/2018). The ride in off US 19 was serene and beautiful, with purple thistles lining the roadside. Plenty of sunshine, blue water, though not a lot of beach goers, the locals are very friendly. Not sure about clothing optional though, everyone had proper attire.
Picnic tables, shelters, cooking sites, and a unisex bathroom (just make sure you bring your own toiletries.
One can really wade out at this park. I look forward to returning again!
10. Camp Chowenwaw Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By NieSam - Maine
We stopped here for a picnic and found several other people doing the same. The Park has plenty of parking, well maintained restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables throughout in different spots, and various trails. We walked the Jungle Trail to the fishing pier and loved it. It is a well maintained boardwalk and had signage along the way identifying things like orchids and swamp iris. The trail takes you to a fishing pier on Black Creek where you can look out to the St. John River and bridge. It has lily pads along the sides and must be beautiful when in bloom.
We also went past Otter Spring which looks like it's been inactive over the winter. A boardwalk after that took us to the Treehouse Point, which is a group of elevated camping cabins. It's be an interesting spot to stay! While there, we sat at a picnic table and saw both downy and pileated woodpeckers at work. We walked back to the parking lot via Magnolia Point and saw lots of Carolina Jasmine in bloom. Really beautiful!
There are a number of buildings there (it's an old Girl Scout Camp) but they were closed when we visited. The Park also has campsites and another trail we didn't get to. It was a fun spot to stop at; I'll definitely return.
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