Before starting Part 4 of the A1A journey south, let’s review. Starting in Callahan, A1A goes in a easterly direction, crossing at two major intersections: I-95 and US 17, and arriving at Yulee, home of the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, Derrick Henry. Now, the journey continues from US 17 to Amelia Island. Just short of… Continue reading 4. Nassau County (Yulee to Fernandina Beach): a Float on Lofton Creek, and Other Fun Stuff
Month: March 2021
Funky Donuts from Swillerbees (Flagler Beach)
Driving from my home in Jacksonville on St. Patrick’s Day eve, my goal on this particular Saturday was to climb the Ponce Inlet and St. Augustine lighthouses, both within close proximity to A1A. I was out the door at around 6:03 a.m., got onto A1A at 6:33 a.m., and found my spot to watch the… Continue reading Funky Donuts from Swillerbees (Flagler Beach)
Kate’s Tree
From the northern terminus, located in Callahan, it doesn’t take long to arrive at the first major destination of A1A: Fernandina Beach (less than 30 miles). Located on Amelia Island, Fernandina offers a mix of true beach culture and Old Florida charm. Here, palm and live oak trees both appeal to travelers. On the island,… Continue reading Kate’s Tree
UFO off A1A? The Neff House and the Betz Sphere
Traveling along A1A will affirm this to travelers: Florida is weird, and at times, it can be spooky. Take Robert the Doll, for example, located at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West (the last official museum along A1A south). The story of the doll’s original owner, Robert Eugene Otto, nicknamed Gene, and his… Continue reading UFO off A1A? The Neff House and the Betz Sphere
Duval County: St. Johns River Ferry to Margaritaville
For those traveling A1A south, there is much to see once entering Duval County, the second county on this journey, and my home base. This also means that you have arrived in Jacksonville, the LARGEST city in area in the Lower 48 (overall, it finishes below Sitka, Juneau, Wrangell, and Anchorage, Alaska, and just ahead… Continue reading Duval County: St. Johns River Ferry to Margaritaville
3. Nassau County (I-95 to US 17): John Muir Ecological Park and Nassau Holiday Motel
Part 3 of the journey on A1A focuses on a short, three-mile stretch from the Florida Citrus Center, adjacent to where A1A crosses under I-95, and where it intersects US 17. You are approaching Yulee, a bedroom community of close to 30,000 residents located 30 miles north of Jacksonville. This second town on A1A (first… Continue reading 3. Nassau County (I-95 to US 17): John Muir Ecological Park and Nassau Holiday Motel
2. Nassau County (Callahan to I-95): Alligator Sighting Ahead
If I leave here tomorrowWould you still remember me?For I must be traveling on now‘Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see From the northern terminus of A1A, located in Callahan, travelers will travel 15 minutes, musically the length of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird,” before arriving at the I-95 overpass. I mention Lynyrd Skynyrd at… Continue reading 2. Nassau County (Callahan to I-95): Alligator Sighting Ahead
95 Awesomely Named Food and Drink Joints Along A1A
After an exhaustive, virtual ride down A1A via Google Maps, as well as performing several cuts to our original list (over 400 at one point), Larcy and I have chosen the following as food and drink establishments with the coolest, most A1Aish monikers along or close to A1A, and with the potential for awesome t-shirts… Continue reading 95 Awesomely Named Food and Drink Joints Along A1A
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