Amelia Island Attractions and Activities
Amelia Island Attractions
There are campgrounds along the Amelia River on the west side and also just behind the dunes of the Atlantic-side beach. There is a ¼-mile pier built along-side a rock jetty that provides for great fishing or picture taking. Biking and hiking trails wind throughout and there is abundant wildlife. The very best adventure though may be your excursion through the fort.
Fernandina Beach Historic Downtown: District.Fernandina Beach’s historic roots as a Victorian seaport village are best experienced in the town’s Historic District. Spanning 50 blocks, the Fernandina Beach Historic District features distinctive 19th century Victorian homes and cottages, brick-façade building, shopping, art galleries, and dozens of restaurants. Fernandina Beach’s historic corridor is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Amelia Island Museum of History: The Amelia Island Museum of History takes visitors on a fascinating trip through time that explores everything from the island's first inhabitants, the Timucuan Indians, to modern-day preservation programs in Fernandina Beach and Nassau County. Permanent exhibits relating to Amelia Island and the Civil War, Spanish Missions, and Florida Railroad are also on display.
Amelia Island Activities
Hiking Trails: South and just off Amelia Island we find Big and Little Talbot Islands. Fully natural seashore and wooded areas invite visitors to imagine Florida's past. Hiking trails, waterways suitable for canoe and kayak and windswept, pristine beaches make it possible for naturists to get up close and personal with nature. For those who like to be alone on the seashore, Little Talbot Island has some of the "loneliest" beaches around.
Horseback Riding: Experience the thrill of horseback riding on the beaches of Amelia Island at The Kelly Seahorse Ranch. The Kelly Seahorse Ranch offers guided horseback tours for those ages 13 or older. Tours are offered Tuesday - Sunday, including major holidays. No horseback riding experience is necessary. Tours are approximately one hour.
Boating: From sailing to kayaking, the waters surrounding Amelia Island offer myriad opportunities for boating. Outfitters such as Kayak Amelia and Up the Creek Xpeditions offer a variety of guided, open-water and river kayak tours around Amelia Island. Windward Sailing offers sailing charters and tours out of Fernandina Beach Marina.
Golfing: In true Florida fashion, golf reigns supreme on Amelia Island. Designed by the industry’s top golf course architects, Amelia Island golf courses offer exceptional play that honors the island’s diverse landscape of oceanfront dunes, oak forests and marshlands. Fernandina Beach Golf Club, North Hampton, Manicipal Golf Course, and The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach also beckon golfers.
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Tennis: Perfect your tennis game or watch world-class tennis tournaments at the renowned Amelia Island Plantation. Home to the Gunterman Tennis School, tennis aficionados of every skill level will find a tennis program to fit their needs. Amelia Island Plantation offers 23 clay courts, including three tennis courts that are available for evening play. Tennis greats such as Martina Navratilova, Venus and Serena Williams, and Andre Agassi have played at Amelia Island Plantation.
Cruises: Take in the sights of Amelia Island from the deck of a river cruise boat. A variety of narrated cruises are offered at Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina that include adventures up the Amelia River and St. Mary’s River passing such attractions as Kings Bay Submarine Base, Fort Clinch State Park, and Fort San Carlos.
Tours
Tours on Horse Drawn Carriage: Tour the historic district of Fernandina Beach, Florida from the seat of an elegant horse-drawn carriage. Amelia Island Carriages offers a variety of fun tours through town that include narrated tales of local history and points of interest. Private tours are also available. Visiting Amelia Island for a special occasion? Horse-drawn carriage rides add a memorable touch to weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and more.
Fernandina Beach, Centre Street Walking Tour: Sponsored by the Amelia Island Museum of History, the Centre Street Walking Tour offers the complete story of Fernandina Beach’s main artery. You’ll hear stories of the people, landmarks, and events that shaped Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. Centre Street Walking Tours are the perfect way to start your Fernandina Beach, Florida vacation. Tours are offered on Fridays at 3:30pm and depart from the historic Fernandina Beach railroad depot. Contact the museum for prices or private tours.
Fernandina Beach Ghost Walking Tour: The ghostly stories of Amelia Island come to life between dusk and dark with Fernandina Beach Ghost Walking Tours. Follow the footsteps of Amelia Island’s most famous residents who long ago bid farewell to this Victorian-era seaport village. Tours are guided and narrated by local historians with a penchant for the paranormal. Fernandina Beach Ghost Walking Tours meet at the St. Peters Episcopal Church cemetery at 6pm on Fridays. Contact the Amelia Island Museum of History for tickets.
Discover Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Adventures: As the 2004 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year, Capt Russell Tharin is passionate about fly fishing and light tackle fishing on the beautiful flats of.
Horseback Riding on the Beach: One of only a handful of beach-riding opportunities in the nation. Through Kelly Seahorse Ranch enjoy the scenery of Amelia's fantastic white sand.
Amelia Island Festivals and Events
It is host to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Film Festival, and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Amelia Island was the main filming location for the 2002 John Sayles directed film Sunshine State.
Ritz Chamber Players at Chamber Music Festival (June 12th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (June 13th, 2009).
Annual Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic at Fort Clinch State Park (June 13th, 2009).
Skate Fest (June 13th, 2009).
Haydn and Mendelssohn Anniversary Program at Chamber Music Festival (June 13th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (June 13th, 2009).
Closing Gala "Night at the Opera - No Singers"! at Chamber Music Festival (June 14th, 2009).
Salt Cooking School (June 18th, 2009 to June 19th, 2009).
Annual NSFA Kingfish Tournament (June 18th, 2009 to June 20th, 2009).
Fernandina Little Theatre's summer production, Theatre for Kids (June 18th, 2009 to June 20th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (June 19th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (June 20th, 2009).
Movie in the Park (June 27th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (June 27th, 2009).
Sounds on Centre (July 3rd, 2009).
Stars & Stripes Freedom Festival (July 4th, 2009)
Stars and Stripes Independence Day Parade (July 4th, 2009).
Independence Day Concert (July 4th, 2009).
Independence Day Fireworks (July 4th, 2009).
Beach Bash at the Ritz-Carlton (July 4th, 2009).
Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (July 4th, 2009 to July 5th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (July 4th, 2009).
An Evening of Story and Song (July 5th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (July 11th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (July 11th, 2009).
Movie by the Pool (July 17th, 2009).
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks at the Amelia Community Theatre (July 17th, 2009 to August 1st, 2009).
Salt Signature Wine Dinner (July 23rd, 2009).
Movie in the Park (July 25th, 2009).
Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (August 1st, 2009 to August 2nd, 2009).
Island Art Association's Featured Artists (August 1st, 2009 to August 31st, 2009).
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (August 6th, 2009 to August 8th, 2009).
Sounds on Centre (August 7th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (August 8th, 2009).
Music Workshop at the Florida House Inn - Richard Gilewitz (August 8th, 2009 to August 10th, 2009).
Jax Triathlon Sprint (August 8th, 2009).
Nouveau Art Show "Vibrant Colors" (August 8th, 2009 to September 27th, 2009).
Island Art Association's Childrens Programs (August 10th, 2009).
Woofstock (August 15th, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (August 15th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (August 21st, 2009).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (August 22nd, 2009).
Fernandina Farmers Market (August 29th, 2009).
Island Art Association's Childrens' Art (August 29th, 2009).
Movie in the Park (August 29th, 2009).
Barbados Comes to Amelia - Welcome Reception (September 4th, 2009).
Sounds on Centre (September 4th, 2009).
An Evening of Story and Song (September 5th, 2009).
Archie's Comeback (September 5th, 2009 to September 12th, 2009).
Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (September 5th, 2009 to September 6th, 2009).
Barbados Comes To Amelia Island - Bridgetown Market (September 5th, 2009).
Barbados Comes to Amelia Island - Dinner (September 5th, 2009).
3rd Annual Guinness & Golf Tournament (September 5th, 2009).
Potters for Peace (September 8th, 2009).
Amelia Community Theater (September 10th, 2009 to September 20th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (September 12th, 2009).
4th Annual Shiny Badges Ball (September 12th, 2009).
Rollin on the River (September 13th, 2009).
Children's Art Program - Mommy and Me (September 14th, 2009).
Island Art Association Children's Program (September 14th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (September 18th, 2009).
Spanish American War Event at Fort Clinch State Park (September 19th, 2009 to September 20th, 2009).
Salt Signature Wine Dinner (September 24th, 2009).
Leslie Sansone's FREE Walking Demonstration (September 25th, 2009 to September 26th, 2009).
Andiamo...Let's Go! an Italian Street Festival Dinner (September 26th, 2009).
Movie in the Park (September 26th, 2009).
Sounds on Centre (October 2nd, 2009).
Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (October 3rd, 2009 to October 4th, 2009).
Atlantic Coast Triathalon at Amelia Island (October 3rd, 2009).
Amelia Island Jazz Festival (October 4th, 2009 to October 11th, 2009).
Artists Workshop (October 9th, 2009 to October 11th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (October 10th, 2009).
Confederate Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (October 10th, 2009 to October 11th, 2009).
Author Event: Meet Ms. Ann Chinn & Dr. Charles E Cobb Jr (October 16th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (October 16th, 2009).
13th Annual 8 Flags Car Show (October 17th, 2009).
Guarneri String Quartet "The Final Concert" (October 27th, 2009).
Salt Cooking School (October 28th, 2009 to October 29th, 2009).
Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff (October 30th, 2009 to October 31st, 2009).
Georgia/Florida Frat Bash (October 30th, 2009 to October 31st, 2009).
Music Workshop at Florida House Inn - Bobby Hicks (November 6th, 2009 to November 7th, 2009).
18th Annual "The Taste of Amelia Island" (November 6th, 2009).
Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (November 7th, 2009 to November 8th, 2009).
Watercolor Workshops with William Maurer (November 9th, 2009 to August 12th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (November 14th, 2009).
An Evening of Story and Song (November 14th, 2009).
History of the American Soldier (November 14th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (November 20th, 2009).
Music of a Kingly Nature Island Chamber Singers Fall Concert (November 20th, 2009 to November 22nd, 2009).
Holiday Cookie Tour (November 21st, 2009).
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet (November 26th, 2009).
Annual Pajama Party Sale & Contest (November 27th, 2009).
Annual Holiday Celebration (November 27th, 2009).
Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (November 28th, 2009).
Holiday Homes Tour (December 4th, 2009 to December 5th, 2009).
Holiday Homes Tour Victorian Tea (December 4th, 2009 to December 5th, 2009).
Union Holiday Encampment (December 5th, 2009 to December 6th, 2009).
Parade of Paws (December 5th, 2009).
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk (December 12th, 2009).
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (December 18th, 2009).
Christmas Grand Buffet (December 25th, 2009). |
