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Amelia Island

Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway soon lured tourists farther south in search of new playgrounds, locking the island in its Victorian atmosphere. With its bed and breakfast inns, quaint shops and galleries within walking distance of the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island encapsulates the charm of a Victorian seaport village. Visitors find relief from the modern world in the island's relaxed pace and such recreational pursuits as golf, swimming and horseback riding.

At the southern end of the island is American Beach, one of the country's last predominately African American beaches. The town of American Beach was founded in the 1930s, an era during which many beaches were closed to African Americans.

Visitor Centers

Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach/Yulee Chamber of Commerce 961687 Gateway Blvd. Suite 101-G Amelia Island, FL 32034. Phone:(904)261-3248

Things to Do

Amelia Island Museum of History

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Fort Clinch State Park

Recreational Activities

Horseback Riding

Kelly Seahorse Ranch

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