Amelia Island Day Trips

There are many places of interest within a short drive from Amelia Island, offering a variety of fun activities and things to see for a quick getaway or a little Exploring.

Cumberland Island, Georgia
6 miles of pristine National Seashore, featuring 1800's Plum Orchard Plantation, The Dungeness Ruins, wild horses, desolate beaches, a real escape! Only 30 minutes to ferry from St. Marys, GA or special arrangements can be made via the Greyfield Inn. Launch from Fernandina Harbour, includes lunch, bicycle rentals, tour of the Greyfield and beach equipment

Big and Little Talbot Islands, Florida
Over 4,000 acres, primitive wetlands, forest and beaches. "Little" has a 4 mile hiking trail through the forest, dune and tidal creek area. Located 25 minutes south on A1A

Jacksonville, Florida
There are many places to visit and explore in Jacksonville. Here are a few of the more "Cultural" spots:

Zoological Park: 904-757-4463
Museum of Science and History: 904-396-7062
Tree Hill Nature Center: 904-724-4646
Alexander Brest Planetarium: 904-396-7062
Cummer Art Gallery: 904-356-6857
Jacksonville Art Museum: 904-398-8336

Kennedy Space Center
Walking and bus tour, great IMAX movie of the Space Shuttle! Distance: three hours south on I-95. 407-452-2121

Kingsley Plantation
Oldest standing seacoast plantation in Florida with educational exhibits and tours in this 1792 plantation home

Millionaires Village, Jekyll Island, GA
Lavish cottages of 1800's millionaires open to view. One hour to Jekyll Island. 800-841-6586

Okefenokee Swamp Park
1/2 million acres of jungle, island, forest, swamps and alligators! Boat tours available, observation towers and museums. Waycross, GA is the best point of entry. One and a half hours to Waycross, GA. 912-283-0583

St Augustine, Florida
Nation's oldest city, featuring the famous Bridge of Lions, Flagler College, historic homes, a colonial re-enactment of an 18th century village, and even the Fountain of Youth (so they say!). Tours and carriage rides available. One and a half hours south on A1A or I-95

Savannah, Georgia
The South's most famous old city, featuring an expansive historic district, beautiful inns, a waterfront district complete with shops, restaurants and cobblestone streets! Home of the book "Midnight in the Garden of Evil." Two hours north on I-95

Silver Springs, Florida
Glass bottom boats, jeep rides, beautiful clear spring-fed lakes. Adjacent to the park is a water park with water slides and fountains for the kids! 100 miles south on A1A to Rt. 301, in the Ocala area

Brewery Tours - Anheuser Busch
I-95 south to Busch Drive. 904-751-8117

Dog Tracks
Three locations in Jacksonville. 904-646-0001

Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jacksonville.
Professional, nightly performances. 904-641-1212