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Directions to Resort omniameliaislandplantation.com 6878 • FUN THINGS TO DO AROUND AROUND DO TO THINGS FUN LAND AND DOWNTOWN FERNANDINA BEACH FERNANDINA LAND AND DOWNTOWN S I LIA LIA Mayport AmeliaIslandPlantationBlog.com AmeliaIslandPlantation AIP_Resort Ferry To To ME Amelia Island Amelia Plantation A 39 Beach Lagoon Road • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • (800) 874- BEYOND THE PLANTATION BEYOND INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY Front St. 2nd St. 3rd St. Alachua St. Alachua Centre St. Centre Beech St. To Yulee St. Cedar 4th St. U.S. 17 Ash St. INTRACOASTAL and I-95 5th St. WATERWAY 6th St. 7th St. Amelia River A1A /8th St. 9th St. wy Pk d an sl I a li e A1A Front St. m Airport St. Centre A Theatre A1A Movie A1A/S. 8th St. Beech St. Beech Ash St. Ash N. 14th St. S. 14th St. A1A y Scott Rd. A1A w k Ave. Atlantic Fort Clinch A P Lewis St. Am d m el n State Park ia Isla Rd. Sadler e Citrona Dr. l ia Will Hardee Rd. Is St. Jasmine land Pkwy. A1A ch The Spa & Shops American Bea at Amelia Island A1A Plantation A1A/S. Fletcher Ave. Ma N. Fletcher Ave. in Beach ATLANTIC OCEAN N omni amelia island plantation • 39 Beach Lagoon Road • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • (904) 261-6161 • OmniAmeliaIslandPlantation.com Local Activities Restaurants Night Spots Day Trips 1. A esP ñA RestAuRAnt & Tapas 1. shOPPIng In JACksOnvILLe, FL • 45 mIn. s pecializing in traditional flavors from spain & Portugal with s hop till you drop in outdoor malls, trendy boutiques, local enticing tapas, seafood and wine list. farmers markets or antique stores. 22 S 4th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7700 Visit: St. John’s Town Center; Avenues Mall; Riverside Arts Market; San Marco Square; Shoppes of Avondale 2. CAFé kARIBO An eclectic menu in a friendly, relaxed setting with garden patio 2. sPORts In JACksOnvILLe, FL • 45 mIn. and Cafe karibrew home brew. s porting mecca with local, regional, college and professional 27 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-5269 teams and events to satisfy a diverse range of passions. Visit: Jacksonville Jaguars NFL; Jacksonville Suns minor league 3. uI C C nA South baseball; Jacksonville Giants basketball; Jacksonville Sharks q uaint neighborhood Italian bistro. arena football; Jacksonville Equestrian Center 4828 First Coast Hwy, Fernandina Beach · (904) 432-7920 3. museums In JACksOnvILLe, FL • 45 mIn. 1. AmeLIA RIveR CRuIses & ChARteRs 4. 29 South Eats uncover the art, history and cultural museums of Jacksonville. s cenic waterway cruises provide narrated, historic and Chic bistro with farm to table cuisine using fresh ingredients Visit: Cummer Museum of Art & Garden; Museum of wildlife sightseeing tours. sourced from local fisherman, farms and onsite garden. Contemporary Art; Museum of Science and History; 1 N Front Street, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-9972 29 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-7919 1. gReen tuRtLe TaveRn Ritz Theatre and Museum 2. R FO t CLInCh stAte PARk Laid back beer and wine tavern with live music, deck 5. Le CLOs 4. L FAmI y Fun In JACksOnvILLe, FL • 45 mIn. n ineteenth century fort, this state park offers tours, and casual atmosphere. Premier Frnech restaurant, serving delicous provençal dishes in a family fun from animal adventures to entertainment centers. beach access, fishing pier, trails and camping. 14 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 321-2324 charming intimate 1906 cottage. Visit: Jacksonville Zoo; Latitude 30; Adventure Landing 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-7274 20 S 2nd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-8100 2. DOg stAR TaveRn u rban setting with full liquor bar in historic building featuring 5. CumBeRLAnD IsLAnD, gA • 1 hR. 3. DeeP seA FIshIng 6. R t- Ays BuRgeR stAtIOn live music weekends. explore this island’s beaches, trails, wildlife and history. Amelia’s surrounding waters offer both fresh and saltwater A local favorite for breakfast and lunch in an old 10 N 2nd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-8010 Visit: Cumberland Island Conservancy; Dungeness ruins; fishing. Cast off on a deep sea fishing adventure to hook a exxon gas station. Greyfield Inn; National Park Service tarpon, shard, redfish or grouper with a variety of captains. 202 S 8th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-6310 Off-property Excursions, locations vary · (904) 491-4646 3. sALty PeLICAn BAR & Grill Incredible sunset views over Amelia River from two-story bar 6. OkeFenOkee swAmP, FOLkstOn, gA • 1 hR. 7. PABLO’s mexICAn RestAuRAnt & CAntInA and grill with pub food, refreshing adult beverages Discover the “land of trembling earth,” one of the oldest 4. AmeLIA IsLAnD museum of HistORy mexican-style food in a friendly and fun atmosphere and entertainment. freshwater systems in America. nature Center can arrange. Local history museum offers docent-led museum tours and with full bar and open-air courtyard. walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach. 12 N 2nd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-0049 12 N Front St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-3811 Visit: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 233 3rd Third St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7378 4. CAFé kARIBRew 8. CIAO BIstRO 7. shOPPIng In st. AugustIne, FL • 1.5 HrS. 5. L keL y seAhORse RAnCh traditional and contemporary Italian fare and wine Amelia Island home brewed beer on site, full bar, pub grub treasures await in two of Florida’s premier outlet malls and state-endorsed horse ranch providing horseback riding with indoor and patio seating. and outdoor seating. specialty shops hidden on the streets of historic downtown. on the beach of Amelia Island state Park. 302 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 206-4311 27 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-5269 Visit: St. Augustine Outlets; Historic Downtown St. Augustine 7500 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island · (904) 491-5166 9. ARte PIzzA 5. PALACe sALOOn 8. sIghtseeIng In st. AugustIne, FL • 1.5 HrS. 6. y sk DIve AmeLIA IsLAnD or AIR AmeLIA this local favorite offers a relaxing atmosphere, serves up wood Florida’s oldest continually operating bar featuring the Journey back in time on Florida’s historic coast! skydive Amelia Island - tandem skydiving over the island. oven pizza and Italian specialties. Pirate Punch specialty drink, historic wood bar and two Visit: St. Augustine Alligator Farm; Ripley’s Believe It or Not; 3243 Bailey Road, Fernandina Beach · (904) 718-4648 109 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-1515 additional hotspots - sheffield’s and uncle Charlie’s. Fort Mantanzas; Old Towne Trolley; San Sebastian Winery; 117 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 491-3332 World Golf Hall of Fame, Marineland Dolphin Adventure Air Amelia - Powered hang glider trikes over the island. 10. LuLu’s At the thOmPsOn House 2385 Jamestown Rd, Fernandina Beach · 800-WEDOFLY Fresh, fine seafood dishes using local shrimp and fish 6.t he COuRtyARD 9. ROmAnCe In SavAnnAh, gA • 2 HrS. with attention to detail. enjoy a full bar, cigar selections, table service and patio history, romance, southern hospitality and more. 7. sA I L nD FALLs MinIAtuRe Golf 11 S 7th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 432-8394 seating. Piano bar fun monday, thursday and saturday. Visit: City Market; Old Savannah Tours; historic downtown miniature golf course with 18 1/2 inventive and beautiful holes 316 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 432-7086 squares; remarkable inns and B&Bs; Victorian architecture surrounded by water falls, bridges and tunnels. Ho nORABLe mentIOns: and southern hospitality 1550 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7881 t asty’s Burgers & Fries, happy tomato Café, Bar zin, moon River, 7. sLIDeRs seAsIDe gRILL Joe’s 2nd street Bistro, timoti’s Fry shak, Fancy sushi, horizons Oceanfront bar and grill steps away from the beach with tiki bar, 10. Amusement parks In ORLAnDO, FL • 3.5 HrS. 8. shOPPIng, AntIquIng AnD art gALLeRIes second story oceanview bar and beachfront dining. e xperience the theme park magic that makes Orlando famous! DOwntOwn FeRnAnDInA BeACh 1998 South Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-6652 Visit: Disney Magic Kingdom; Disney’s Hollywood Studios; historic Centre street and downtown Fernandina offer an EPCOT; Animal Kingdom; Universal Studios; Islands of Adventure; 8. BRett’s WateRwAy CAFé eclectic collection of local shops, galleries and boutiques. Sea World; Discovery Cove Centre Street, Fernandina Beach Overlooking the Amelia River and Fernandina harbor marina with a refined ambiance. 9. F suR or paddle board RentALs - 1 S Front St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-2660 PIPeLIne suRF shOP Offering surf lessons and rentals of surfboards, bikes, skim 9. FLORIDA House Inn boards, body boards and stand up paddle boards. Oldest surviving hotel in Florida, the B&B’s mermaid Bar offers a 2022 1st Ave Ste B, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-3717 full liquor indoor and outdoor bar and dining room. 22 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach 10.e Am LIA FARmeRs mARket (904) 491-3322 Local farmer’s market offers selection of farm direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods and 10. BAxteR’s more every saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. neighborhood bar and steakhouse. The Shops at Amelia Island Plantation · (904) 491-4872 4919 First Coast Hwy, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-4503.
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