Kingsley Plantation - Jacksonville Things To Do

  • 11676 Palmetto Ave.
    Fort George Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226
  • +1 904 251 3537
  • www.nps.gov
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Admission:
Free
Open Dates:
Daily 9-5; ranger talks daily at 2
Open Hours:
Daily 9a-5p
Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto Ave.
Fort George Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Description
  • ... Plantation is open seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission is free. You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, ... more on Nps.gov
  • Built in 1792 by Zephaniah Kingsley, an eccentric slave trader, the Kingsley ... more on Fodor's
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5.0
A favorite!

(Jan 9, 2002)

... Kingsley Plantation every time we go to Florida. It is one of our favorite places! In a peaceful area one can explore lifestyles and history of a by-gone era. The staff is always informative and friendly. A leisurely walk around the ... a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

Ok for older kids

I have been here a couple of times. This is not a place for small children. My kids are 12 and 9 and they actually ... a user of Trekaroo. Reviews from Trekaroo

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4.0
History

(Aug 15, 2006)

... from Amelia Island to St. Augustine to explore Kingsley Plantation. I'm glad I did; it was worth the detour. I would have liked to have had a tour guide, but I made the best of it. It was intriguing to see how people lived during the ... shirmart, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

Directions

The park is located off of A1A/Heckscher Drive, 1/2 mile north of the St. Johns River Ferry Landing, on Fort George Island.

Web Resources
  • www.nps.gov
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