14th Annual
Christmas Tour of Bed & Breakfast Inns
December 10 & 11
Photos courtesy of the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association

This holiday season, visit the glorious past as you tour eight historic inns decorated in Victorian splendor. Step through uniquely decorated doorways into the stately mansions and homes of yesteryear that still reflect an era of gracious living. Smiling innkeepers will welcome you as you enjoy these beautifully appointed homes, each with its unique character and history. Sample delicious treats provided by local restaurateurs. Holiday songs provide a musical backdrop as you wander around antique-filled rooms. Lose yourself in the charm and mystery of a long-ago era of gentility, charm and graciousness.

The Bailey House
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The inns featured on the tour are The Addison House, The Amelia Island Williams House, The Ash Street Inn, Bailey House, The Fairbanks House, Florida House Inn, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, Hoyt House.

During the Christmas Tour Weekend of December 10-11, guests can enjoy:
• Eight majestically decorated inns
• Historic County Courthouse decorated in lavish Holiday Style
• Strolling Carolers dressed in Dickens-style costumes
• Storytellers regaling you with tales of the past
• Luminary Lighted Historic District
• Lantern Led Tours of the Historic District. Call the Amelia Island Museum of History at 904-261-7378 for reservations
• Holiday Pet Parade where our favorite pals show off their new Holiday Outfits. For more information call 904-321-0020
• Enjoy your favorite Fernandina Beach restaurant where the freshest seafood is served daily
• Stroll through galleries, antique shops, boutiques and shops offering unique and different holiday gifts
• Christmas Parade
• Concert of Holiday Music -- Call 904-277-1225 for reservations.
• Refreshments and music at participating inns

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge
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Tickets go on sale for the Self-Guided Christmas Tour and the exciting Romantic Getaway on October 1 at all participating B&Bs, Publix and Harris Teeter of Fernandina Beach, and the Amelia Island Chamber of Commerce. The tour will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11. Ticket price is $20. Tickets will be available at all B&B's on the days of the tour. A portion of ticket sales will be contributed to LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services, to promote organ donor awareness and education.

Call the Chamber of Commerce at 1-866-4-AMELIA for additional tour information. Individual inns will assist you with your holiday reservations during the Christmas Tour. For more information, including online tours of the inns, visit www.ameliaislandinns.com.

The Fairbanks House
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