Walk over a drawbridge then through a brick tunnel to travel back in time to the year 1864 at this Civil War-era fortress in Fernandina Beach. A visit to Amelia Island offers the rare opportunity to see one of America’s most well-preserved 19-century fortresses in a fabulous beachfront setting. Reenactors present living history “Union Garrisons,” special monthly weekends. Watch history come alive at this northeast Florida State Park.
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Victorian Vibes: Historic Fernandina Beach, Florida
If you wish to explore the less commercialized, small-town Florida reminiscent of simpler days past, head to the Sunshine State’s northeast coast. Check out the Victorian vibes of the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach.
Fernandina’s Fabulous For Bike Riding
Pedaling a bicycle at water’s edge right on the beach at low tide is one of the great pleasures of island living. Bike riding on Amelia Island’s wide, flat beaches has caught on with visitors, too.
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.
Main Beach Park on Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island
Main Beach parking is free and this oceanfront recreational area offers public restrooms, outdoor showers, covered picnic tables with barbecues and gazebos positioned along a wooden boardwalk. Playground, volleyball, Putt-Putt golf and casual beach bar & restaurant, Sandy Bottoms.
Annual Fernandina Festival Celebrates Shrimping Industry
Celebrate America’s favorite seafood and the shrimpers in Fernandina Beach, Florida and browse the work of talented artists during the Annual Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival, always held the first weekend in May each year on Amelia Island, Florida.
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Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival Fernandina May 4-6, 2012
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May 2012 Gardening Classes, Continuing Ed in Nassau County, Florida
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Counting Blessings, Amelia Island. Live, Play, Work on Florida Resort Island
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Rainlily Ideal Flowering Plant For Northeast Florida Gardens
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It’s Easy To Grow Mint in Florida, Feeding Hummingbirds
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What’s Happening on Amelia Island? Event News April — June 2012
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GOLF LOVERS: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Among Top Golf Resorts
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Miss Shrimp Festival Scholarship Pageant 2012, Fernandina Beach
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Nassau County Extension Gardening News, Free April Clinics
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