Jacksonville International Airport 40 min
Talbot Island (14 min) Large pieces of driftwood are on the serene beach of this scenic nature preserve for birdwatching. Peters Point Beachfront Park (17 min) This scenic sandy beach that allows fishing & vehicles with permits also offers shower facilities. Little Talbot Island (16 min) State park island with beaches, sand dunes, camping sites & quiet estuaries for kayaking. Little Talbot Island State Park (17 min) Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Amelia Island Museum of History (14 min) Museum in an old jail focusing on local history starting with the Timucuan Indian & offering tours. The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (36 min) Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. Amelia Island State Park (12 min) Park offering horseback rides down the beach, canoe & kayak rentals, fishing & acres of wildlife. Amelia Island Lighthouse (15 min) Historic lighthouse, constructed in 1838, open for monthly guided tours with advance reservations. Big Talbot Island State Park (14 min) Picnics, hiking, boating & nature study on an island with diverse habitats, from bluffs to beaches. Fort Clinch State Park (13 min) Beachfront park at a circa-1864 fort with guided tours, wildlife viewing, camping & nature trails. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (18 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Big Talbot Island State Park (11 min) Kayaking, fishing & beach pavilion picnics in a nature reserve sheltering egrets, bobcats & deer. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (29 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Kingsley Plantation (36 min) Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. American Beach Museum (4 min) Small museum with the history of American Beach, which was created for African Americans in 1935. |