Amelia Island Historic District
Amelia Island Historic District
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Alexis B
Pittsburgh, PA976 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It’s such a beautiful area of Amelia Island, with lots of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars. Whether during the day or at night, on rainy or sunny days, it was a place I couldn’t get enough of. I’d recommend into online reviews to select the best ones, mainly those that offer great food and great ambiance.
I was there after New Year and they still had the holiday decorations, which added to the experience. I also stumbled on a Saturday morning market, which made it an even better experience.
I was there after New Year and they still had the holiday decorations, which added to the experience. I also stumbled on a Saturday morning market, which made it an even better experience.
Written January 4, 2020
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crocuslover
Frederick, MD803 contributions
Dec 2021
We were there enjoying dinner at a restaurant on New Year's Eve and decided to walk around the historic district. It was decorated so beautifully with the trees all done in white lights. Everyone was heading down to the water so we followed and enjoyed the New Year countdown to the "shrimp drop" (this was done at 7:00 so that children can enjoy it) where a crane lowers a lit up shrimp and then there is a fireworks show. All super fun! We then walked around the town and enjoyed the few stores that were open. We had a great evening and can't wait to go back and try out some more restaurants and do some shopping!
Written January 2, 2022
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Kelly L
Boca Raton, FL184 contributions
Jun 2021
This wonderful historic downtown was the favorite part of our visit to Amelia Island. Buildings were very interesting (don't forget to stop by the Pippi Longstocking house) and the people were all so friendly. We happened to be there on a first Friday where they had a fun family friendly street party put on by their local pirate club. We loved the quirky Ship's Lantern gift store. We walked over to the local Museum which we enjoyed. Lots of great restaurants and they were all good with friendly service. We could totally move to this wonderful little town!
Written June 14, 2021
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kfadams
Virginia Beach, VA44 contributions
Jul 2021
We visited Amelia Island for the first time, to visit our son, who has been there for 6 months on a job. I've been to many areas of FL over the course of my lifetime, however, this is the first time I've ever visited this area. We absolutely loved the downtown area, which was filled with stores, restaurants, bars, etc. We found some amazing eateries and enjoyed the history of Amelia Island. We were in the new Courtyard by Marriott, which is just across the street from the beach. This particular hotel had a great pool area, but like so many others, it was quite obvious that they were understaffed. I noticed that the visitors primarily seemed to be families with children and senior citizens. There is a chilled vibe to this town and most restaurants seemed to close by 9:00 p.m. There is something for every age, including the Amelia Island National Park (which includes Fort Clinch and access to a more private beach (but swimming is not allowed???). I would highly recommend visiting this town, it's well worth the time it takes to get there!
Written July 26, 2021
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OrlandoRachel
Orlando, FL64 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We visited yesterday for the first time. We found it to be a little kitschy. The nature was beautiful on parts of the island. We are not concerned about the Covid virus but were shocked to see how they were packing people into the ice cream and fudge shop. One woman was practically growing out of my shoulder. Really, no one was practicing distancing and for certain the shop owners were not concerned about limiting the number of people as the money was rolling in.
Written May 25, 2020
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reise3
1,081 contributions
Mar 2021
Fernandina Beach has one of the prettier historic districts in Florida. Centre Street is lined with trees that twinkle at night and historic buildings that have been refurbished and house a variety of shops and restaurants. The long street gently & unexpectedly curves along trees, which adds to the charm. It's easily walkable and safe at night. We noticed a huge difference between the crowds on the weekend and weekdays. Be sure to check out the side streets for neat architecture and additional restaurants. Parking can be an issue.
Written March 16, 2021
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GoVols79
Chattanooga, TN2,885 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Our first full day on Amelia Island was rainy and cooler than normal so we skipped the beach and went to explore the historic district. There is a lot of free on street parking so we found a spot and started exploring. This area is very pedestrian friendly and full of shops, restaurants and historic homes and buildings. Amelia Island Coffee, Fantastic Fudge and the Book Loft were a few favorites. It was a great way to spend a few hours on the island.
Written June 10, 2023
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Kathy M
20 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Beautiful downtown with a big variety of shops and restaurants-ice cream to deli to Mexican to Pizza. They have it all! Be Aware that many restaurants are closed on Monday and reservations are recommended at many of the the other dining dining spots. NOTE: They have a “Comfort Station” with wonderful restrooms behind the depot near the railroad tracks. All the shops are very welcoming. Stop at the harbor to watch the sunset.
Written April 5, 2022
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coastalhb
Fernandina Beach, FL9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I’ve lived in Fernandina Beach and it’s Historic District area on and off for 15 years. I’ve moved to NYC and Savannah only to return. Our Centre Street shopping is Mayberryesque while offering contemporary style great eats and Charm.
Written January 27, 2020
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ang51270
Findlay, OH48 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
This was our first visit to Fernandina Beach and we were pleasantly surprised by the laid back and quietness of the area. I felt totally safe. The town offers many nice shops, ice cream, bars, and restaurants. I gave it 4 stars because a lot of the local shops close at 5:00 or 6:00 making it difficult to visit at dinnertime. The streets offer plenty of benches under shade trees to rest during the hot summer sun.
Written July 29, 2021
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Cliff K
7 contributions
How close is the historic district to the marina area? Walking distance??
MKTravelingMed
Trenton, NJ193 contributions
So they didn’t exactly answer that question. The marina is one block from historic district. The district itself is 4 blocks x 8. Worth the stop
lrhyne
NC16 contributions
How many blocks from beach to historic district?
FLworldwanderer
Tampa, FL931 contributions
Long walk, suggest you drive. Once there, you can park your car and walk everywhere within four blocks, give or take. Several good casual restaurants in area. Recommendation ... visit the Welcome/information Center, right by the train tracks. Actually, the Center is the old train station. Here you will find out what's happening, and what might be of interest to you and your group. Have fun!
Joy carl
1 contribution
Can anyone tell me what time shop's stay open on a Sunday night? Thanks
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amelia Island Historic District
- Hotels near Amelia Island Historic District:
- (0.04 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front
- (0.09 mi) Florida House Inn
- (0.27 mi) The Addison on Amelia Island
- (0.29 mi) Blue Heron Inn - Amelia Island
- (0.32 mi) Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast
- Restaurants near Amelia Island Historic District:
- (0.01 mi) The Decantery
- (0.02 mi) Amelia Island Coffee
- (0.02 mi) PJD'S Beer and Wine Garden
- (0.02 mi) Cinnamon Bear Country Store
- (0.03 mi) Joe's 2nd Street Bistro
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