There’s no public transportation on this 13-mile-long island, so you’ll need a car. An informative and entertaining way to tour the historic district is a 30-minute ride with Old Towne Carriage Company (tel. 904/277-1555; www.ameliacarriagetours.com), whose horse-drawn carriages leave from the waterfront on Centre Street between 6:30 and 9pm. Advance reservations are essential. Rides cost $15 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under; private 30-minute tours are the same but with a minimum of $60 per ride, 1-hour tours with a minimum of $120 per ride. Keep an eye out for $10 discount coupons at local B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, and the Visitor’s Center. Reservations are required when these coupons are used and they apply to tours for 2 or more people.The carriage company closes from November to April, when the horses get a much-deserved rest.
Another excellent way to see the town is on a walking tour sponsored by the Amelia Island Museum of History.
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