Nothing beats a day on the water with the sails full of fresh ocean breeze. Sail past historic Fort Clinch Park and Cumberland Island on your way to the open ocean. Captain Tony of Windward Sailing can take you sailing for 3-hour tours, full day tours or anything in between. Discounted lodging at the Addison can also be coordinated with Windward’s sailing school schedules. Your innkeepers can make all the arrangements for a great day out on the water.

The Addison On Amelia is just a short walk to all of the fine restaurants in the Historic District. Whether you are looking for a quick pulled pork sandwich at the Happy Tomato or a fine dining experience you are certain to find just what you crave in Fernandina Beach. Pablo's serves up the best margaritas and Mexican dishes in their garden courtyard. Joe's 2nd Street Bistro offers up-scale American fare with seafood specials. Espana serves tapas and old-world Spanish and Portuguese cuisine nightly while Le Clos prepares exquisite French Fare. There truly is something for everyone's taste. Your innkeepers can help you select one of the 20 local restaurants (www.ameliaisland.com/restaurants) and will reserve your seats for you as well.

Fort Clinch State Park is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Daily tours with period re-enactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors. Sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing are popular activities at the beach. Anglers can fish from the pier or take advantage of excellent surf fishing. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy a six-mile trail through the park. Self-guided nature trails provide opportunities to learn about and observe native plants and wildlife. A full-facility campground and a youth camping area provide overnight accommodations.

There are tours of the Historic District that are suitable for everyone. Walking tours can be self-guided or be led by docents from the Amelia Island Museum of History. Polly The Trolley runs narrated tours through the Historic District, Old Town Fernandina and all the way to the Atlantic beaches.

One of our guest's favorites is the horse drawn carriage tours (www.ameliahorsecarriages.com) through the neighborhoods of Victorian homes. These narrated tours cover a variety of subjects from architecture, history, stories of the people who have lived here and even ghost stories. Don't forget to get some carrots or apples from your innkeepers for the horses.

Amelia Island is a shopper's paradise, with shops ranging from the eclectic to the elegant to the sublime. The Island has antique malls, a bevy of fashionable women's boutiques, and many small owner-operated specialty shops, some of which feature designer-quality articles reflecting the Island's history and the influence of the sea on the artists and craftmen from whose imagination they sprang. The Island is home to many artists, some of whose studios are open to the Island's guests, and whose works are available at many of the shops which line Centre Street in Fernandina Beach.

Cumberland Island offers a chance to get away from modern life for a day, drop back in time and view the Carnegie family mansions where the rich spent their summers. Wander through the Plum Orchard mansion with it’s indoor pool and squash court and view the ruins of Dungeness. You can access Cumberland Island by driving to St. Mary’s, Georgia and taking the Parks Service ferry to the Island. Your innkeepers will provide an early breakfast so that you can catch the first ferry and make a full day of it. They can also provide a picnic lunch to take along if you give them 24-hours notice. St. Augustine and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are also accessible for the day-tripper.

Amelia Island offers 6 golf courses (www.jacksonville.golfersguide.com) consisting of 153 holes that are sure to please golfers of any level. Fernandina Beach Golf Club is a great course open to the public as is the Golf Club at North Hampton.

You are never far from the pristine natural beauty of tranquil waters and white, sandy beaches. It is no wonder Amelia Island has been such a popular place with discerning travellers, who appreciate its charm and authenticity. Thirteen miles of pristine beach await you at Amelia Island. Swimming, surfing, fishing, jogging, kite flying, and beach combing are some of the many things you'll find to do on Amelia's beautiful beaches.

Everyone can enjoy riding on Amelia Island's beautiful ocean-side beaches. Kelly Sea Horse Ranch offers group trail rides along the beaches of Amelia Island State Recreation Area at the south end of the island. Ride The Beaches offers a more private riding experience with just the two of you, your guide and, of course, the horses. Horses are selected based on the rider's experience level and they love to gallop in the surf. Reservations can be made with Debbie at 904-277-7047 or through her e-mail at ridethebeaches@msn.com.

Kayak Amelia guided tours are planned to go with the current and start with a short instruction on land. You will then paddle to a sandbar for a snack and swim in warm weather. Then paddle to the take out location. Along the way the guides describe the salt marsh eco-system, critters and local history.

Up The Creek Expeditions of St. Mary's, Georgia also offers guided kayak tours including their Okefenokee at Night tour for the more adventurous kayaker.

Amelia Island offers great fishing charters whether you are looking for the quiet rivers and tidal creeks of in-land fishing or the excitement of deep-water fishing. Fish the surrounding waters of Amelia, Cumberland and Talbot Islands with Captain Lawrence Piper. Fish the oyster beds for flounder or sheepshead and experience the thrill of trout exploding on a top water lure. Or head out into the open water with Captain David Burns in his 28’ Miss Content and fish for King Mackerel, Barracuda and Cobia. Your innkeepers can make all the arrangements to ensure a great day of fishing.

Explore the creeks and rivers of Amelia and Cumberland Island with Captain Carol of On The Water Adventures. Experience the wild horses of Cumberland Island grazing on marsh grasses and closely observe dolphins, alligators, egrets, herons and other local fauna in their natural element. Your innkeepers can arrange a truly unique eco-tour experience and pack a picnic lunch for you to take along.

Explore Fort George on a Segway with EcoMotionTours. Just down the road from Amelia Island is one of Florida’s most beautiful and historic islands. After you experience just how easy it is to ride a Segway, you’ll head out on sandy State Park trails to explore the natural untamed landscape of Fort George Island – its maritime forest, dunes and water overlooks.