Amelia Island Lighthouse

This is the oldest lighthouse in Florida, visible from the main road. It is only open for visitors inside on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Outside of these hours, you can still see it from the road and explore the surrounding island area.

10 min

Bosque Bello Cemetery

Established in 1798, Bosque Bello is the oldest cemetery on Amelia Island. The land was donated by Don Domingo Fernandez as a public burial ground. It contains graves from the 19th century including lighthouse keepers, politicians, boat captains, and veterans from the American Revolution through modern times.

10 min

Palace Saloon

Florida’s oldest bar, the Palace Saloon has hosted notable guests such as the Carnegie, Rockefeller, and DuPont families, as well as the pirate Blackbeard. It has a long history as a local gathering place.

15 min

Fort Clinch State Park

Drive about three miles through scenic canopy trees to reach Fort Clinch. You can choose to stay in your FUV and enjoy the drive or get out to explore the historic fort on foot.

15 min

American Beach

Cruise through American Beach, founded by Florida’s first African American millionaire. The area features the first and second homes on the beach, Evans Rendezvous nightclub (known for performances by Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, and James Brown), and the largest sand dune in Florida, Nana Dune.