| If you're seriously interested in knowing about | | | | find the Palace Saloon which is the oldest saloon in |
| Amelia Island, you need to think beyond the | | | | Florida. You'll also find a collection of art galleries, |
| basics. This informative article takes a closer look | | | | T-Shirt stores, ice cream shops and real estate |
| at things you need to know about Amelia Island. | | | | offices. |
| You can escape the every day stresses and | | | | A great idea for a change is to take Amelia |
| strains by experiencing luxury hotels, resorts and | | | | Island's carriage ride through the downtown area. |
| bed and breakfasts. Amelia Island is also a popular | | | | This 30-minute tour by horse drawn carriage goes |
| place for weddings and honeymoons. | | | | through local neighborhoods where your guides will |
| Activities range from fishing trips to scenic tours | | | | point out haunted houses and pirates of times |
| of the island from one of the 18 charter boats. | | | | long ago. |
| While fishing you will be able to experience many | | | | Next you might well decide to try your hand at |
| different kinds of wildlife like, dolphins, whales, sea | | | | fly fishing. Well known fly fishing expert of Amelia |
| turtles and manatees. | | | | Island, Captain Russell Tharin, began fly fishing |
| Outdoor activities include golf, tennis, bicycling, | | | | when he was just a boy. Today he runs his own |
| horseback riding, volleyball and nature tours. | | | | charter service, Fly Fishing Amelia Island. Look him |
| Nightlife here on Amelia Island is quite unique. You | | | | up and try it out. You'll have tons of fun and |
| will be able to enjoy and nice quiet time on the | | | | memorable experiences. |
| beach with jazz or acoustical music. There are | | | | As you drive around Amelia Island you will not be |
| even sunset cruises for a nice night on the town. | | | | able to help but notice the huge ancient trees that |
| A surprise many people miss is Amelia's historic | | | | line the way. It looks as though the road in this |
| district which encompasses a fifty block area in | | | | area of the country was moved to |
| Fernandina Beach. Here you will find many | | | | accommodate the gorgeous trees. |
| restored homes and buildings from the turn of | | | | Amelia Island Williams House is a huge Bed and |
| the century. | | | | Breakfast now a days that sits on a five |
| Amelia is a small island of about 18.2 square miles | | | | thousand square foot lot on Ash and 9th street |
| and has three distinct sections. First is the north | | | | with it's 19th century fence guarding it's entry |
| end which is called Fernandina Beach. Then you | | | | way. A wealthy Boston Banker built this Victorian |
| have the middle section which is called Amelia | | | | mansion in 1856. A sight worth seeing and staying |
| Island and then the third section which is mostly | | | | at. |
| Amelia Island Plantation. | | | | As your knowledge about Amelia Island continues |
| The island itself was developed in a southerly | | | | to grow, you will begin to see how Amelia Island |
| direction which you can see. The more you go | | | | fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing |
| south the newer things are. In the heart of | | | | how something relates to the rest of the world is |
| Fernandina Beach is Centre Street where you'll | | | | important too. |