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Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island, FL
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Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Hiking, City walk sightseeing
Traveler Description: This little seaport town located on Amelia Island has had an extremely  lively history from the Timacuan Indians to the Spanish Explorers, Pirates to... more »
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Hughesville, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Beach was great! Lots of seashells. Ft Clinch State Park nearby is a must see. Restaurants downtown are fabulous, especially Ciao Bistro. Lots of history to take in. Nice horse drawn carriage rides at evening.

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Cookeville, Tennessee
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39 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Beautiful beach area! Wish we had more time to explore the surrounding area as it was simply gorgeous! We were just passing through for the night but enjoyed the beauty for the short time we were there. Hopefully will return some other time to visit the shops and such.

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Inverness, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Fernandina Beach is a nice beach. The public area has a small area where four wheel vehicles can pull up to a specific area. What we discovered is many were not four wheeled and many ignored the signs and drove to the water's edge. For that reason, I gave this a four. You can walk north or south of that... More

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jokarski@comcast.com
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Fernandina Beach is a lovely town located at the tip of the island. There's cobblestone streets and gas lamps. Plenty of great restaurants and shops.

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Hinsdale, Illinois
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96 reviews 96 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This was a clean and peaceful beach. I loved to walk along the shoreline in the morning and the evening. Beautiful!

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

wonderful restaurants...wonderful stores.....beautiful view of the water.....very pleasant to walk around.

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Tennessee
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58 reviews 58 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
212 helpful votes 212 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We loved Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island! From the quaint downtown and Historic District to Egan's Creek Greenway and the absolutely awesome Fort Clinch State Park, there's something for everyone. If you enjoy walking, you can log many miles enjoying the beauty of the Victorian homes, the Spanish moss-covered trees, the pelicans and seagulls, and long boardwalks that end at... More

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Chesterfield
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Great Beach. You can drive directly on beach and enjoy a great day at the beach. Behind us were bathrooms and showers so you could shower before leaving and change if desired. Kids had a great time. Bring food, you can grill right on beach so bring grill or a picnic lunch, no food items to purchase. A great place... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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33 reviews 33 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Lovely, charming small town on Amelia Island. Start off in the visitor's center which has a wealth of information about activities in the area. Stroll the downtown area which is full of beautiful, Victorian architecture, family-friendly dining choices and quaint shops. Pop into The Book Loft for two stories of books including a well-stocked children's section. Red Otter Outfitters has... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Empty beach because weather was cold and windy. However, it was clean and well kept. Husband and daughter walked along beach for about a mile in both directions from our hotel and both enjoyed the walk tremendously.

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