Labor Day Weekend Must See's & Do's

Hi ~ My husband and I (early 30%26#39;s) just booked a trip for the Ritz over labor day weekend ..... we have never visited the area and would love feedback on what we should see and do and places to eat while we are there for just 3 days ........ thanks so much!!!

Labor Day Weekend Must See's %26amp; Do's

I would definately visit Fort Clinch and the small town of Fernandina. You can take a horse drawn carriage around the town if you like. ALso, make sure you visit the Old Palace Saloon and have a cold beer, very interesting place. You can also rent horses and ride along the beach which is fun. You will love the area.

Labor Day Weekend Must See's %26amp; Do's

ohhhhhh the horse drawn carriage sounds wonderful ......... do the drivers tell you historic things about the town, or just ride you around :) ......... also, are there boutique shops anywhere?

Kelly, Yes, the drivers will give you details of all the history of the area. They also have the horse drawn carriage rides at Fort Clinch certain times of the year, I would check that out too, it is a very interesting place. Once I was standing on the shore of the little beach at Ft. Clinch and the ground started to shake and just a few yards away, in the water, a submarine emerged, it was so cool. The Navy base is in Mayport, near there.

There are some shops and antique stores in the town. There is also a Wharf so you can see the shrimp boats come in and walk around. The old Train Depot is fun to look at too. I know you will have fun. Make sure you have a Black and Tan at the Irish Pub!

thank you!!! ........ where is the irish pub? do they have good food?

I remembered the name, it is O%26#39;Kanes Irish Pub, it is right on the main street you cant miss it. We have had fish %26amp; chips and shepard pie before and thought it was really good but then again that was after a couple of black and tans. Make sure you stop by ';Sliders'; on the way to Fernandina from the Ritz on AIA. It doesnt always get got reviews but it is worth stopping in for a drink, it%26#39;s an interesting place. Also, while you are in Fernandina you could rent scooters at the Florida House B%26amp;B to cruise around. They have a cute litle pub in there as well. There are a lot good places to eat, it has been a couple of years since I have been there so you would be better off asking for some suggestions at the Ritz when you arrive. Have fun!

thanks!!!

If you%26#39;re interested in the history of the Island and Fernandina, visit the History Museum (old jail). They also have historic downtown tours with docents that are very good. If you%26#39;re an ';on the water'; type, call the local sailing school (Windward Sailing) and take a late afternoon/sundown sail and see Cumberland Island from the water. The only two ocean side restaurants left are Sliders (awful food/service) and The Surf. Recommend the latter for a nice outdoor lunch. Although there is now a Starbucks on the Island, a locally owned coffee shop/micro-roaster is the kofe hous also on Sadler Road. It%26#39;s a great place for either your morning coffee and pastry or your afternoon pick me up latte. The downtown (Green Turtle Bar also good nite time hang out for the 30-somethings) is always fun as well as Ft. Clinch, all mentioned earlier. If you want to see the Island from the air, you can also take an aerial tour. Call the local airport%26#39;s Fixed Base Operator, McGill Aviation and ask if they can arrange one for you. It will give you a good perspective on the Island%26#39;s location. All in all, you%26#39;ll love everything about the Island.