Wondering what to do Labor Day weekend 2011? Two events taking place on Amelia Island during the holiday weekend are a pub crawl in historic Fernandina Beach and 5K Turtle Trot run or walk right on the beach.
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Van Tours of Captivating Cumberland, America’s Wilderness Island
The “Lands and Legacies Tour” of Cumberland Island, GA departs depart daily, with vans accessing more remote areas of this wilderness island that, until now, were difficult for the public to reach. Highlights of the tour are Plum Orchard, a Carnegie mansion, the remains of Robert Stafford’s plantation, and “The Settlement,” along with a tiny church that became famous as the location of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s wedding.
Watch a Sea Turtle Nest Excavation on Amelia Island
Like rock bands, Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch volunteers attract groupies who show up for their turtle gigs. Evening nest excavations wow crowds who gather around them. Unlike Elvis, sometimes baby sea turtles have not yet “left the building,” to the delight of the fans. Learn about sea turtles and Amelia Island’s Annual Turtle Trot 5k run/walk.
Recipe For Success? Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Fernandina Beach
With good food, generous portions and reasonable prices, appears Pepper’s has found the recipe for success in Fernandina Beach -– a good value along with festive atmosphere.
Coastal No Fly Zone: Road Trip to Amelia Island
Why fly? Hit the highway to Florida’s sea island, Amelia. The beach is within reach, just a one tank trip for many in the southeast USA. August through September is primetime beach weather in northeast Florida. Southern charmer Amelia Island is worth a drive for its 13 miles of Atlantic coast beaches and its historic riverfront city of Fernandina Beach. Photo gallery slideshow, 29 scenes.
Amelia Island Bands & Barbecue Beach Cookoff
2011 Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff August 26-27 features live bands and pro barbecue competition oceanfront. Special Amelia Island hotel deals. Admission is free to enjoy bands at the beach (Bush Doctors, Mustang Sally, Hoffman’s Voodoo, The Impediments, Touch of Grey and Wet Willie). Arts & crafts area and beach volleyball tournament. Food and beverages for purchase.
Amelia Island Living: Looking To Buy A Beach Home?
If you’re in a position to take advantage of this buyer’s real estate market and are thinking about a Florida beach home, be sure to check out Amelia Island real estate. Homes near the beach are remarkably affordable for a resort island lifestyle.
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