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Amelia Island>>> 32 miles (51 km) north east of Jacksonville, 192 miles (307 km) north east of Orlando

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Amelia Island
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Amelia Island Florida

Amelia Island holds a unique place in U.S. history, being the only land area to have been under the control of 8 different nations. The island is just 18 miles long by 3 miles wide, and at the southern end, exclusive real estate developments have appeared among the moss-laden oaks. Two of Florida's most luxurious resorts are located there.

The central part of the island is a traditional beach community with an accommodation mix of inns, hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals.

Fernandina Beach is a small historic town at the north end of the island. Center Street runs through the historic district, a 50-square-block area that contains magnificent Victorian, Queen Anne, and Italian styled residences.

Many of the buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Center Street is lined with antique shops, boutique shopping, fine restaurants, historic homes and late Victorian Inns. Florida's oldest tavern, The Palace Saloon, is a Center Street favorite.

Amelia Island historic district In its heyday it hosted some of America's most influential families. The Florida House Inn is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the state and has the illustrious signature of President Ulysses E Grant on its guest list.

Amelia Island's most famous historic site is Fort Clinch where construction began in 1847 and continued until the start of the Civil War in 1861. Confederate forces first occupied the fort, but it fell to Union troops a year later.

During the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces made use of its location for a few months. Fort Clinch State Park is now a scenic and educational reserve, providing an entertaining insight in the history of the island. 

Getting There & Getting Around

The island is served by Jacksonville International Airport, 43 miles from the island. The 45 minute drive from downtown Jacksonville is via Florida A1A and the St. Johns River Ferry.

A vehicle rental (usually from Jacksonville) is required for getting around as there is no public transportation on the island.  A relaxed and informative tour of the historic district is the 30-minute ride with the Old Towne Carriage Company in horse-drawn carriages. 

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