Located at the coast of Atlantic, the island of Amelia holds history longest secrets in the state of Florida. The heartfelt architectural base, the beautiful beaches, reserves covering thousands of hectares are some of the features making this place a very unique and unexplored.
The history of the island is preserved in the resources it holds for the large reserve covering it. It is in this island that you will find the museum preserving all its history, which you may never have been told before. The children are not left out for expeditions and learning new things as they have a fun ship for playing. They are also equipped with a timucuan, a form of play that resembles a village. While in the park, there are walking paths that you will use to grasp any single detail that you will consider worth knowing. A few minutes' drive from the spectacular museum is the park owned state known as the fort clinch. The park is known to hold one of the most recognized fortifications of the civil uprising. The schedules for events that are unique and also re-enactments can be accessed from the institutions website.
The beach on the downtown of Fernandina will give you the experience of having been in the past years of the island. The old architectural buildings and commercial go downs all stand as they used to many years back. Many Rockefellers as well as Carnegie's used to stop over for a drink at the palace saloon, which up to now is the most favorite that you may stop by and have a soft cold drink of your choice. It is believed that the palace stood on its grounds in 1903.
You will be a lucky visitor of the island when your visits coincides with the islands week for restaurants. Then, you can be able to experience what you have long lived to miss in your plates, as it will surely be there. Fortunately, no matter the time that you step in to the restaurant,produce that is straight from the farm will always be available for dining. Cuisines based from France as well as seafood and other luxurious resorts are all found here.
There are plenty of engagements when it comes to finding refuge in outdoor physical activities. The islands natural ecosystem offers a good platform for riding horses, turtle watching and running up and down on the islands beautiful beaches. Many more horses for people that might want to engage themselves as groups are available in a nearby ranch. The spectacular bird view, thanks to the island is overwhelming.
For those that believe at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual understanding and calmness that is attained through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion , have their best shot on this island. For cycling enthusiasts, there are numerous pathways that they can use along the canopy that presents much romance along the forest and presents a good view of the oaks of the ancient times.Alligators can also be found on the island, found within a group or family.
The rich heritage of the island is a conservation that was ultimately conserved from the time their forefathers were occupying this island. There is a gallery event that happens annually, showcasing the richness that the island has lived to conserve. There are several events in the island worth attending including a community annual festival for books, musical plays,and a theatre for the community and a priceless d'elegance, a show for vehicles.
From the type of luxury that you might wish for, to camping are all the types of accommodation that you will enjoy while on the island. There will be soothing moments in the night courtesy of the ocean that will make your night a merry. All the accommodating resorts offer value and spice up on your worth of time and money for the time that you have been there.