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Amelia Island

dining open on Thanksgiving Day

Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

These Amelia Island restaurants are either open on Thanksgiving Day, offer pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners to go, or have those last-minute items you need for a successful meal. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

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Amelia Named One Of The Best Islands In The U.S.

The Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards selected Amelia Island as #3 of the Best Islands in the U.S., joining Hawaiian favorites Maui, Oahu and our sister Sea Island to the north, Hilton Head Island, just to name a few.

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Must Try Local Coffee Shops

It’s almost sweater weather! Here are our favorite local coffee shops and cafes that have everything you need to either kick start your day, keep it going or just keep you warm.

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Amelia Island Museums

Amelia Island has plenty of stories to tell. Take a break from outdoor fun and take in these unique museums, featuring everything from an African-American environmentalist to plundering pirates!

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Princess Amelia of Great Britain

A Royal Rebel: Princess Amelia

She was born in a German palace. Amelia Sophia Eleanor was born on June 10th 1711 in Hanover, Germany. At the age of three, she sailed to England when her […]

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10 Facts About African American History In Nassau County

The following is an excerpt from the new African American Heritage Brochure:The first African likely set foot on Amelia Island in 1526. A would-be conquistador named Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon secured a […]

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8th Street and Date Street

A Stroll Down 8th Street

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach has always been the “hub” of Amelia Island. It was and is the town “center” that everything else fanned/fans out from. But what about the main […]

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An Island Worth Fighting For

Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags”, take a look at Amelia Island’s colorful history and learn about all 8 flags that have flown over her.

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Autumn Events On Amelia Island

We love fall on Amelia Island — when the temps start to cool down just a bit and sweater weather eases in ever so slowly. Take a look at these […]

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More New & Noteworthy Businesses On Amelia Island

From jetski rentals and crusin’ tikis to gluten-free desserts and art studios, the tradition of island hospitality just keeps getting better with these most recent, re-opened and soon-to-come additions to […]

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