Celtic Charm
Although the shop does offer a few quirky items, its true charm is in the lovely clothing, jewelry, and keepsakes from Ireland and Scotland.
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Within the Fernandina Beach Historic District, a 50-block area on the National Register of Historic Places, are numerous shops, art galleries, and boutiques, many clustered along Centre Street, which is also where you'll find the Palace Saloon, the oldest continuously operating drinking establishment (since 1903) in the state. An entirely separate Old Town, which is more than 200 years old, is considered the last town established under the 16th-century "Laws of the Indies" by the Spanish in the Americas. Old Town is located off North 14th Street.
Although the shop does offer a few quirky items, its true charm is in the lovely clothing, jewelry, and keepsakes from Ireland and Scotland.
Right there in the window, resting in splendor on several marble-topped tables, are huge blocks of fudge just calling your name—enough fudge to put every citizen of the town into a coma—not to mention hand-dipped chocolates, caramel corn, and so on. Indeed, if you hang out at one of the tables in front, you'll see just about every kind of person imaginable pause by the door, sigh, and give in to temptation. Fast, friendly service is a hallmark of this family-owned confectionery, which also has excellent ice cream and homemade waffle cones.
Up a wildly painted staircase, this gallery owned by artist Carol Winner (the "C" in the gallery's name) displays and sells one-of-a-kind semiprecious jewelry and mixed-media creations, as well as paintings of local nature scenes.
For tasteful jewelry that reflects beach life, Lindy's is a good place to shop. Those who wish to commemorate their vacations in jewelry may be charmed by the fossilized shark teeth set into earrings and necklaces, along with beach-inspired jewelry from local smiths.
Just a block off Centre Street, this store sells artistic ceramics as well as vivid photographs, paintings, pottery, and metalwork.
Popular for its readings and book signings, this old-fashioned, independent bookstore fits perfectly in an old-fashioned town. The owners say the upstairs loft, where used books are sold, even comes with a resident ghost named Catherine. The shop's staff are always ready to recommend a book, whether you're looking for local history or a quick summer read to enjoy by the pool.