Spirited Isle
Mar 23, 2021
3 minutes
BY Ashley Shaw
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Stephanie Welbourne Steele
AND COURTESY OF Amelia Island CVB
For a tiny barrier island off the Sunshine State’s northeast coast, Amelia Island leaves a monumental impression. Lavish hotels and inns, enticing eateries and boutiques, plus festive annual events are sure to draw you in. Yet the isle’s distinct charisma beckons you to linger, its spectacular 13-mile stretch bookended by stately Old-World structures and a beachside burg devised by the state’s first Black millionaire.
Named for Princess Amelia,
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