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Amelia Island State Recreation Area

Amelia Island State Recreation Area
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Type of Attraction
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
Coast/Beach
Interests That Apply
Photography, Local Culture, Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, History, Science
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Restrooms: Available
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Loretta Chilcoat Jergensen

Loretta Chilcoat Jergensen

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Loretta Chilcoat Jergensen is a travel writer based in Baltimore, Maryland, and has more than 12 guidebooks under her belt. She has written about Florida for Rough Guides and Lonely Planet, and is also a frequent contributor to Fodors guidebooks. She... More »


Rose Valle

Rose Valle

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Rose is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and international photo award winner. Her photographs have appeared in Shutterbug magazine, on book and cd covers and in galleries throughout North Central Florida. A gypsy by nature, Rose... More »


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This is one of a handful of state parks in the country where you can ride horses on the beach! For birding enthusiasts, it's also part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.

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