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Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving. For those that would rather sit back, relax, and have someone else do the cooking, here's a list of Amelia Island restaurants that are open on Turkey Day with both unique and traditional fare. Bon appetit and Happy Thanksgiving!

With a long, uncrowded stretch of Atlantic coast beach, a canopy of live oaks, a richly historic downtown and an array of accommodations for every style, there are few places that can match Amelia Island as the ideal place for a romantic escape. 

Imagine a 4th of July celebration like the one you remember from your childhood (or from classic movies.) Fireworks, parades, plenty of small-town charm - all set against 13 miles of beach. The ultimate barbeque under the stars, a family-friendly downtown celebration and a lively celebration of the island's history are all possibilities.

You don't have to wait for Dickens on Centre to find Victorian gifts on Amelia Island.  Here are 5 Victorian inspired ideas for your holiday shopping, straight from local boutiques in charming downtown Fernandina Beach. 

Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving. For those that would rather sit back, relax, and have someone else do the cooking, here's a list of Amelia Island restaurants that are open on Turkey Day with both unique and traditional fare. Bon appetit and Happy Thanksgiving!