Preview: In the northeastern corner of the state sits Amelia Island, an important barrier
beach that shelters the mainland from hurricanes and other storms. The island’s only town, Fernandina Beach, is a charming fish and shrimp seaport. Its 19th-century buildings comprise a leafy, 50-block historical district of cafés, toy shops, bookstores, and inns. Amelia Island’s Atlantic
beaches feature a famed
resort. A state recreation area offers horseback riding on the beach. With this chapter you will visit these family-friendly places: Fort Clinch State Park, Kayak Amelia, Fernandina Beach Historic District / Amelia Island History Museum of History, Florida House Inn, 1735 Lighthouse, Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island State Recreation Area / Seahorse Stables, Little Talbot Island State Park / Geopark, BEAKS Wildlife Rehabilitation, Huguenot Memorial Park, Kingsley Plantation, Fort George Island State Cultural Site, Mayport Ferry, and Marine Science Education Center and Museum.
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