Amelia Island, near Georgia and Florida's border, is near Jacksonville. It's best feature is the white sand beaches. Shells and relaxing waves and sitting on the beach is why people come to Amelia Island, but I must warn you, in the winter it can be cold. Historic Richmondtown is a fifty block historic, restored area featuring many comforting inns, many victorian style architecturally superior houses, and a nice Hampton Inn which appears to be several old buildings but in fact is only one. The historic area is a great walk around town but the limits of it are factories and a slightly poor neighborhood.
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Another thing to do in Amelia Island is visit the beaches, hiking and biking routes, and Fort Clinch state park. A great, scenic, green drive begins at beaches and streams and ends at a union fort, still manned by troops from history. Amelia Island is a beautiful beach spot with nice history (though faulty museums), and a nice scenic environment.Best Way To Get Around:
Rent a car in Amelia. The best hotels are the Ritz-Carlton(beautiful!), then the Amelia Island Plantation in number two, and then I'd stay in the various inns and victorian houses but there are several other resorts.