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Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is located on Amelia Island, Florida which is the most northern of the barrier islands in Florida. Called the Isle of Eight Flags, Amelia is rich in history with a fort dating back to the Civil War era and Florida's only docent guided oral history museum. The museum also offers walking tours of the Victorian Historic District in Fernandina. Fort Clinch State Park is an easy walk from the Pointe and a photographer's paradise. Olde Towne Fernandina was settled by the Spanish and is the second oldest city in the United States.

Attractions:

Amelia Island Museum: Florida's only Oral History Museum. Award winning Docents. Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 904-261-7378

Bosque Bello Cemetary: Guarded by sprawling oaks and ancient cedars, soldiers rest from Napoleon's Army, Revolutionary, Spanish and Civil Wars

Fort Clinch State Park:
1,086 acre outpost of pristine beaches, nature trails and salt marshes
surrounding a fort with Civil War reinactors
Candlelight tours available
Fishing pier
11 miles of paved and unpaved biking trails

There is as much or as little as you will want to do on the barrier island on which Elizabeth Pointe is located. With several area Florida State parks and miles of pristine beaches, nature abounds! The brightest lights are stars! Hike through the parks or walk to Historic Fernandina Beach. When your feet want to rest, take a ride on Polly the Trolley, go sightseeing by boat, take a bicycle ride or, even, ride in a horse drawn carriage. Comfortable attire is always appropriate on Amelia Island. After you have taken in the ocean view and absorbed the ocean breezes rocking on the porch at the Pointe, many fine restaurants may just make eating your newest hobby. Indulge your inner child with a visit to Island Falls Miniture Golf. Are you interested in more active sports? We have horse back riding, tennis, and golf, plus Ocean and backwater fishing readily available.

Activities:

Flying: Island Aerial Tours, Aerial tours of Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. "Relive the Golden Days of Aviation!" 904-321-0904
McGill Aviation - Rentals and lessons. 904-261-7890

Tours: Amelia Island Museum - Florida's only Oral History Museum. Award winning Docents. Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 904-261-7378
Historic Area Walking tours - Conducted by the Museum. Walking or driving, three different tours available. Call for availability. 904-261-7378
Bosque Bello Cemetery - Guarded by sprawling oaks and ancient cedars, soldiers rest from Napoleon's Army, Revolutionary, Spanish and Civil Wars.
Horse Drawn Carriage Tours through the historic district of Fernandina Beach. 904-277-1555 www.ameliacarriagetours.com

Shopping: Centre Street located in the Historic District in downtown Fernandina Beach
The Village Shops at the Amelia Island Plantation
Palmetto Walk Shopping Village
The Jacksonville Landing on the St. John's river, downtown Jacksonville, FL

Golf: Fernandina Beach Golf Club - 27 holes, three different nine hole courses, each with a different "feel." An excellent public course. 904-277-7370
Ron Philo's School of Golf - Located on the Amelia Island Plantation, Ron Philo's School of Golf offers an ideal environment for learning. Attend one of our Golf School Programs and clear up the confusion. In school you will gain a better understanding of how to make effective golf swings, an awareness of your own swing and where changes are needed, and learn how to practice those changes to create long term improvement. More info: 1-800-874-6878 Ext. 5506.
Royal Amelia Golf Club on Amelia Island - This par-72 course was designed by Tom Jackson, whose credits include the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Florida. The finishing hole has a breathtaking view overlooking the Amelia River, Intracoastal Waterway. For more information and tee times, call (904) 491-8500
The Golf Club of Amelia Island - An 18 hole Championship course designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler. Home to the 1998 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Senior Tournament. Call Elizabeth Pointe Lodge for availability and rates
Osprey Cove - 18 hole course designed by Mark McCumber, located in St. Marys, Georgia, only a short drive away. Golf Digest says: "A Gem...must play if you are within 100 miles." 800-352-5575
Laurel Island Links - A Davis Love III designed course. Nominated for Golf Digest's "Best New Courses in America for 1997." 18 holes open to public. 888-480-7277
The Amelia Island Plantation - Offers a variety of different courses and settings throughout its 54 holes. Private and exclusive. Please call Elizabeth Pointe Lodge for availability
The Golf Club at North Hampton - The latest addition to what is becoming Florida's golf Mecca. An Arnold Palmer Signature course! Carved out of piney woods and molded to look like Irish and Scottish links. Breath taking elevation changes, gleaming white sand, and crystal blue water make this an experience that you will not forget. (904)548-0000

Tennis: Public Courts - Just around the corner from the Pointe. No Charge
Tennis Club at the Ritz Carlton - A variety of surfaces are available. Call Elizabeth Pointe Lodge for pricing and availability

Horseback Riding: Kelly Sea Horse Ranch - Horseback riding on the beach. Experienced staff, gentle, well-trained horses. Open daily, $60/person, no experience necessary. Sunset rides and pony rides available! 904-491-5166 www.kellyranchinc.com
Ride the Beaches of Amelia - Horseback riding on the beach. Experience necessary. English or Western. Walk, trot or canter to your heart's content! Open daily, morning and evening rides only during the summer. Call for pricing and availability. 904-277-7047

Health Spa / Massage: Massage, manicure, pedicure, facials, hair care, pamper packages available. Please call us for recommendations, prices and availability

Canoeing/Kayaking: Kayak Amelia - Explore tranquil inland marshes and creeks by kayak. Guided trips include instruction and equipment, no experience necessary. 888-30-KAYAK
Discover This - Natural and cultural tours of North Florida. A certified Ecoheritage Tourism Provider. 904-261-1053
Tradewinds Boats - Cruises, dolphin watches, nature cruises and sightseeing trips. 904-261-9486

Ben There Charters - Natural history boat tours. Experience dolphins, wild horses, exotic birds, Cumberland Island history and sunset cruises. 904-321-1668

Fishing: Amelia Island Charter Boat Association - All types of excursions. Half day and full day trips available. Call 904-261-2870 for more information
"Miss Kayla" - Specializing in catching big fish offshore and inshore. 904-277-5625
Tradewinds - Charter boat fishing as well as specialty cruises; dolphin watches, nature cruises and sightseeing voyages. 904-261-9486
Rappi Charters - Personalized fishing adventures, from novice to expert. 904-277-0757
Fishtown Charters at Amelia - Inshore and offshore fishing. Learn how to fish Amelia's waters, your boat or theirs! 904-277-0757
- Inshore and offshore. Kids are welcome! Specialty nature cruises also available. 904-321-1668
Fly Fishing Adventures - with Orvis endorsed guide Captain Russell Tharin. Specializing in shallow water sight fishing for Redfish year round on the pristine flats of Amelia Island. Available year round! For more info, call 904-491-4799

Hiking: Numerous hiking opportunities available at our local state parks; Fort Clinch, Big Talbot, Little Talbot among others. Maps are available at the parks

Tours: Eco-Tours on Segways. Explore Ft. George and Little Talbot Island State Parks. Ecomotion Tours 904-251-9477 www.EcomotionTours.com

Trolley Ride: Polly the Trolley- Daily tours, special event transportations, groups. 904-753-4486

Sailing: Windward Sailing -Day sails, lessons, sunset cruises, ASA Certified Courses. www.windwardsailing.com 904-261-9125

Boat cruises: Amelia river Cruises- Fully narrated sightseeing cruise on the Amelia and Cumberland Rivers. www.AmeliaRiverCruises.com 904-261-9972

Carriage Rides: Historic Tours by Horse-drawn carriage. www.AmeliaCarriageTours.com 904-277-1555

Farmer's Market: Farmer's Market every Saturday at 7th & Centre in Historic Downtown Fernandina. www.FernandinaFarmersMarket.com 904-491-4872

Miniature golf: Island Falls Adventure Golf- 18 hole miniature golf course. 904-261-7881

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