Local Attraction
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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
Civil War fort with interpreters
Candlelight tours available
Fishing pier
11 miles of paved and unpaved biking trails
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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, lessons and charters
around the island. 904-261-7890
Amelia Island Resort Skydiving- Skydive tandem
under a parachute built for two! - 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 Cemetary - Guarded by sprawling oaks and ancient cedars, soldiers rest from Napoleon's Army, Revolutionary, Spanish and Civil Wars - 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 - 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, $35/person, no experience necessary. Sunset rides and pony rides available! 904-491-5166
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
About Town Travels - Scenic boat and historic tours. Sunrise and sunset trips available. 912-882-7437
Hot Ticket 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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