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Something Old, Something New, Something for Everyone
Florida's Northeast Region
Northeast Florida, known as "Florida's First Coast," combines America's oldest European settlement with one of the nation's leading modern seaports, with a collection of small up-and-coming towns adding to the local color and natural beauty. Encompassing Atlantic beaches as far south as Flagler County and inland rural communities west to Palatka, the region offers travelers timeless adventures through mysterious 17th-century forts, vast prairie lands and wide beaches lined with sand dunes.
Off the state's northeastern-most corner, Amelia Island provides a refreshing change of pace. On this small island, families will find blocks of old mansions, miles of beaches and lots of seafood. Fernandina Beach, the island's only town, showcases more than 50 blocks of restored Victorian neighborhoods, including a collection of grand, sherbet-hued mansions, called the "Silk Stocking District."
One of the nation's fastest growing and most modern cities, Jacksonville is situated along the banks of the state's longest river, the St. Johns River.
To the south lies the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States -- St. Augustine. Founded in 1565, 42 years before the English colonized Jamestown, St. Augustine has diligently prese... read more
Events within the Northeast region:
English Tea | |
| Event City: Amelia Island Event Details: Starting Friday February 18th, 2011 The Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast is pleased to offer English Tea from 12:30pm to 3pm daily Wednesday through Sunday to the public and staying guests. They have put together an amazing and authentic menu with scones & freshly made crumpets, jams & clotted cream. A variety of tea sandwiches, Salmon Mousse pinwheels, truffled mushroom in filo and fresh made fruit tartlets just to name a few. They also have a cheese & cracker tray with pate and tea sandwiches. Guests will pick from a choice of eight loose teas served in their very own tea pot. Enjoy an authentic Bellini Cocktail, Bloody Mary, Mimosa or Classic Champagne & Strawberries before your tea and crumpets is served on a beautiful silver three tier tray. Reservations are required. Monday & Tuesday is available for private tea parties for 8 or more. Prices vary from 9.95pp to 22.95 pp with a special Tea for Two at 39.95. A lovely affair for those who want to enjoy Tea & Crumpets in a 105 year old Victorian Mansion. | Event Dates: 2012-02-04 - 2012-02-18 Feb 18, 2011 to Feb 18, 2012 Event Time: 12:30pm Event Contact Phone: 904-277-4300 Event Web Site: www.hoythouse.com |
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