Amelia Island and Historic Fernandina Beach - Fernandina Beach



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Amelia Island's Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era. Recently named one of the top 12 vacation destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it is a community that cherishes and preserves it past.

A Vibrant Historical District	The Birth of an Industry
Eclectic Shopping Opportunities	A Natural Escape
Eight Flags

A Vibrant Historical District – Once a vibrant, Victorian seaport village, charming downtown Fernandina Beach escaped the mass commercialization of the 20th century and boasts a beautiful 50-block historic district with many original structures dating back to the late 19th century, including many Victorian-style mansions and Victorian cottages.

Eclectic Shopping Opportunities – Stroll along the postcard perfect Centre Street and enjoy the diverse shops, galleries and restaurants. The historic district downtown also boasts many charming bed and breakfast inns.
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Eight Flags – Fernandina Beach is the only city in the United States to have been under the domain of 8 different national flags. Learn more about the rich and colorful history of Fernandina Beach through the Amelia Island Museum of History.

The Birth of an Industry – Fernandina Beach is considered to be the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry and the shrimp boats depart the docks most days. As you might expect, the town's most popular annual event is the historic Shrimp Festival.
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A Natural Escape – Fort Clinch, a fort built before the Civil War, is open daily and is perfect for hikes, bird watching or a bicycle ride down tree-lined roads.
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