Really enjoyed the festival. Had been to Amelia Island at least 5 times and finally made it to the…read morefestival. There are very good vendors at this one. Truly a focus on art. A large quantity of non profit food booths that raise money for great causes. Located in a beautiful community with extremely friendly people. Plenty of restrooms and also portapots. Entertainment at the waterfront. Boat cruises. Florida's oldest bar. Mostly paid parking during the 3 day festival. Many nice restaurants located throughout. No charge to go to the festival if you don't need to park.

Oh MY!!! Seriously, I have lived in Jacksonville almost 8 years now and I didn't know about this…read moreevent! Crazy. First- it is chaos, they estimated this year to have 150k visitors for the festival- that's right one hundred, fifty THOUSAND people descending on this little coastal town. They had so many vendors, mostly arts and plenty of food and drinks, not to mention all the great businesses in historic downtown! I went with my mom, we arrived around 10am and it took 30 minutes to find parking. Plenty of local business offered parking for a fee- but it was $10 (a church), $20- most perimeter businesses) & $30 for prime parking right off the main drag. Somehow my refusal to park in a paid lot worked out and we found a vacant street parking spot a few blocks away. AKA- be prepared to walk a lot and also prepared to pay for parking. The the festival- the entire main drag is shut down and every side street for a block both north and south filled to the brim with arts, antiques, garden art and more! They have two festival booths for shopping tshirts and other shrimp inspired merch. Mom ended up buying a pink shrimp festival t-shirt. I LOVED all the various art! Metal, glass, photography, painting, pottery, jewelry- you name it! Mom scored various items from $3 to $50 and I bought copper jewelry from 2 different artists. One from Key Largo- Metal and Fire Designs, I found a gorgeous torch patina cuff bracelet and big, gorgeous earrings. Another woman who lives in Clearwater (originally from Maui) does enamel coated metal jewelry- Uli Kai Designs- she was marvelous! I had a difficult time picking out one pair and ended up buying two! Crabby Patty Pottery was there too, a Fernandina local Potter & so many more. People come from all over too- Georgia, the Carolina's, all over Florida- it's really incredible. Years ago I went to a food festival in Jax and was very disappointed, this event was insanely better and I am adding this to my calendar for next year! Now that I have been, I will be more prepared! Oh & the food!!! Most of the food was on the waterfront, at the end of the main drag- plenty of food tents set up and mom and I had garlic parmesan shrimp from the Shrimp Pie boat. Long line, but moved quickly! I am grateful it was overcast most of the day- it was warm, but tolerable. A Gorgeous day for a festival! I'll have to check the brochure to see if they said how many vendors were there, because it was crazy! Highly recommend, wear comfy shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen and a bag for purchases!

Wow, an amazing experience!!! We scheduled a private tour for my birthday and it was so fun 100%…read morerecommend! The alpacas are so friendly, well cared for, loved and soooo flufffyy!! Trina, the owner, is so cool, she really loves animals and she goes above and beyond!! Some of the alpacas are sweet rescues and the work Trina has done to help them live their best lives is amazing. The website has all tour pricing and options information. Highly recommend, it was such a special experience for me and my family...alpaca cuddles and kisses for my birthday and the cutest souvenir, a handmade stuffed animal made with alpaca hair for my son sooo fluffy!! This is an animal encounter that's not only so cute but makes you feel great about supporting a good place where the animals are so loved!

I had the absolute best experience at Shady Rest Alpacas, and so much of that is because of Trina…read more From the moment you arrive, you can tell how deeply she loves and cares for her animals. She's incredibly sweet, welcoming, and knowledgeable--and her passion is impossible to miss. One of my favorite parts was hearing the stories behind the alpacas. Trina jokingly calls herself a "bad farmer" because she tends to take on some of the hardest cases, but that's actually what makes her so special. She goes the extra mile (and then some) to make sure every alpaca is comfortable, cared for, and given exactly what they need. Hearing what some of them have been through and seeing how much love and patience she pours into their care was genuinely inspiring. The experience was educational, personal, and honestly really moving. You don't just visit alpacas--you leave with a deeper appreciation for them and for the kind of dedication it takes to care for animals at this level. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're considering a private tour, do it. It's unlike anything else around and absolutely worth the visit.

This is a good movie theater. They only have 10 auditoriums so sometimes movies don't get to this…read morelocation or are only there a short time. We are A list members so we can see 3 movies per week. This also gives us discounted snacks abs tickets for friends. The seats are comfortable and everything is cleaned after each show. We always go early. Sometimes the line to get tickets and snacks is long and sometimes the is almost no one.

This small theater is a gem in hiding. It is kept clean which is a surprise for amc theaters…read more I only came here for the yearly popcorn bucket. I found out I love this place. People here are nice and eager to help. The theater is actually clean. They have a huge screen in their D theater. Recommend this theater to anyone in the area for any reason you have to be at a movie.

Pablo Picasso once stated: "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."…read moreThis is certainly what I experienced walking into the Haskell Gallery weeks ago. The Gallery is located inside Jacksonville International Airport, and I have to say it's a great idea to have an art gallery located in an airport. You get to reach so many people! Some who have never taken the time to see art... some who love art and who may need to unplug from real life. I certainly needed it! I had just gone thru a week in a conference. I had already taken half a day of classes and I was starting a journey to get back home that I thought would take hours but in fact took almost half a day! I was stressed from work, from moving! I had too many things going on at the same time! Having the ability to lose myself in art was a wonderful chance that I took! As you can tell, I love art! One of my favorite memories was touring the Art Institute of Chicago... one of my favorite classes when I was in undergrad was when I took Humanities and the professor has slides of many of the painting in the Louvre. To see art, let it touch you, and think and try to understand it is just wonderful to do. I lost myself for about an hour at the gallery, just enjoying some time to myself and allowing the art to speak to me. Sometimes it's good to forget about your worries, just let go of your struggles from life for a bit and enjoy beauty whenever you get an opportunity. Walking through this gallery, certainly helped me wash away the dust of daily life I had accumulated for months of trials I had faced! Also kudos to this gallery for dedicating it to women's art! If you are in Jacksonville International Airport, waiting for a flight and have some time... you should immerse yourself in this wonderful art gallery!

My nephew has been playing here since T-ball. He just aged out. My husband also played ball here…read morefor years when he was growing up. The community here is amazing - parents, coaches, players - all great. Everyone really comes together and it definitely feels like family. The kids learn a lot here... not just about the game of baseball, but also about respect. Sure, the fields could be better, but they get the job done. What's important is the love of the game and it shines here.

So I live on North Florida and I am trying to see if this baseball league is still up and running…read more It's leaving a number and a team website but however the numbers disconnected and the team website is no longer an active website. How do you expect New perspective members to join your league if your contact information both are no longer valid?

A very talented group of artists have their works for sale here. One block off Centre Street, in…read morefront of Bright Mornings Cafe. Creative, inspiring, locally made art.

If you're a history lover and in the area, you can't miss the Amelia Island Museum of History -…read morewhich is housed in the old historic jail building. THe museum itself isn't the largest but you'll be very surprised at just how much has gone down on this small island on the edge of the Georgia/Florida state line. If it's any indication of just how tumultuous this area was - 7 distinct flags have flown over the island throughout written history. From natives to pirates to Spaniards and Confederates and everyone in between - there's a lot more to Amelia Island than just million dollar beach homes and waterside dining. Admission is $10 for adults. Make sure that you arrive with enough time to enjoy one of the complimentary docent tours. It's included with your museum admission so to not take advantage is a big missed opportunity. The tour we had lasted over 1 hour and in that time our guide covered essentially most things you would learn from reading the exhibit displays but with added insight. As an added bonus, there is a parking lot attached to the museum and plenty of street parking as well. I'd recommend starting your Amelia Island vacation with a trip to the museum so you can appreciate the historical footsteps you're walking in while on the island.

Worth a stop if you want to learn the history of beautiful Amelia island !…read more The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a well done look at the island's past, from the Timucua Indians to Spanish and French explorers and even pirates. The exhibits are interesting and well presented, with videos and displays that make the history come to life ! There is a docent led tour, which is included with admission. Tours run Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., and they add great context and storytelling to the exhibits. Fun extras: there's a pressed penny machine for collectors and a passport stamps if you're tracking your travels. There's also a nicely stocked gift shop . Plan to spend at least 30 minutes here, though history lovers could easily stay longer depending on how much reading you want to do. Plenty of parking makes the visit even easier.

The Nassau Pride is a professional basketball team based in Nassau County, Florida. The Pride…read morecompetes in the American Basketball Association as a member of the league's Southeast Region. Founded by Darrin Eakins and Dr. Jeremy Coleman, the mission of the Nassau Pride is to provide a new level of sports and entertainment to Nassau County and surrounding Florida communities. The Nassau Pride focuses on strong community involvement through enrichment and development programs. The team represents more than 5 of Florida's northern most cities, bringing together a diverse group of sports fans from around the community, as we are the county's first professional sports team. Going to a game at Yulee High School at 6pm on a Saturday evening is a fun filled evening for fans of all ages. Top notch owners, players and a coach who has led this team to a successful inaugural season. The games at home have been exciting. The team is going to the playoffs, quite an accomplishment for a first year team.