- The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Amelia Island, Florida, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Tennis, Parks and Beaches.
- From Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Amelia Island Plantation to Kelly's Seahorse Ranch, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Amelia Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach and St. Marys.
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107 W Saint Marys Street, St. Marys, GA 31558
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Accessible via a daily ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore is home to undeveloped beaches and unique ecosystems, and teeming with wildlife including wild horses. Camping space is limited and reservations should be made in advance.
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The St. Mary's Welcome Center is a hub for visitors wanting to navigate the area's various attractions, restaurants, and points of interest. Visitors can get maps, directions, and advice from the center's knowledgeable staff.
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Featuring 40-acres of high ground surrounded by waterways and marshes, Grover Island is a forest preserve home to a large variety of wildlife. Visitors to the island commonly enjoy kayaking, boating, and observing the native wildlife.
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Guests can view scenic woodlands and marshes while traveling the rails of historic St. Marys, Georgia with St. Marys Railroad. Trips last 1 hour and 15 minutes and guests can rid in the open-air rail cars, caboose, or locomotive.
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The nine screen Kings Bay Cinemas shows current releases each day and evening. The theatre offers stadium seating, 3D films, and online ticketing so movie-goers can avoid standing in line.
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12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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Visitors love Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, Florida. The park is particularly excellent for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. It is also a popular fishing destination. Picnic shelters are available and must be reserved in advance.
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1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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It's all about big cats at the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida. Its denizens include lions, panthers, leopards, tigers and albino cats. Most of the habitats are located outside and should be viewed in warm, dry weather.
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Nestled in St. Mary's, Georgia, Crooked River State Park is a popular campsite and day park. There is a small per-vehicle parking fee, but park entrance is free. Crooked River State Park offers beautiful views of local waterways.
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Jacksonville's Kingsley Plantation is a historic former plantation that played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the local econoisimy. Tours are available. The plantation is a must-see attraction for history buffs.
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100 St Marys Road, St. Marys, GA 31558
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St. Mary's Georgia Visitor Information Center is a clearinghouse of useful information for tourists and new residents. It offers maps, business directories, vending machines, clean bathrooms and a host of other welcome amenities.