Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Amelia Island
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Jacksonville, with its big-city vibe; St. Augustine, with its wayback machine; and Amelia Island, both historically and environmentally attractive, combine to create a destination with just about everything a visitor could want, short of theme parks. The weather up at Florida's northernmost Atlantic Seaboard is chillier in winter than the rest, meaning it doesn't experience the influx of snowbirds and spring breakers. This keeps Jacksonville less of a resort city, despite its beaches, and more of a destination for sports fans, arts lovers, restaurant-goers, and military personnel. Museums, a zoo, and historic sites provide other pastimes, but no Florida city beats St. Augustine, our nation's first continuous settlement, for history. Old City, where costumed re-enactors roam the streets and every building has many stories, breathes history. St. Augustine Beach, less developed than those up and down the coast, has a laid-back air that surfers, windsurfers, and beach-goers appreciate. Its World of Golf and courses in Ponte Vedra ensure the region's golf reputation. On Amelia Island, the Victorian seaport of Fernandina Beach boasts its share of history - from a Civil War fort to charming B&Bs and vintage commercial buildings. At its south end, luxury resorts and all-natural state parks take over. Kayakers take to the marsh-lined waters on the leeside. Tall dunes edge the Atlantic. Festivals throughout the area and the year celebrate the region's pirate, shrimping, military, multi-cultural, and historic heritage.
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Chelle Walton is coauthor of Fodor's Florida and author of Fodor's Compass American Guides: Florida and The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book: A Complete Guide.
Chelle Walton is coauthor of Fodor's Florida and author of Fodor's Compass American Guides: Florida and The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book: A Complete Guide.
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Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Amelia Island Facts
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Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Amelia Island See It Next Time
- Jacksonville Landings
- Santa Maria restaurant (St. Augustine)
- Ripley's Believe-It-or-Not
- Fountain of Youth
- Fort Mose
When to Visit Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Amelia Island
Weather-wise, spring and summer are best. The whole region lights up for Christmas.
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Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Amelia Island Events
- April, Jacksonville Jazz Festival
- March, Amp'd Mobile Supercross Series: Daytona Beach
- February, NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway
- February, Daytona 500
- October, Biketoberfest
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