Top Things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia
Top Hotels in Golden Isles of Georgia
- 1. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 2. The Beachview Club
- 3. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 4. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse
- 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brunswick/Golden Isles
- 6. Ocean Lodge Resort
- 7. The Inn at Sea Island
- 8. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
- 9. Seafarer Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick
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10 Things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia, Georgia including Christ Church, World War II Home Front Museum, Fort Frederica National Monument, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, Driftwood Beach, Fishing Pier, St. Simons Island, East Beach.
Restaurants in Golden Isles of Georgia
1. Christ Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 787 reviews
The Christ Church, Frederica has docents available Tuesday through Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. The churchyard is open to the public from sunrise to sunset Tuesday through Sunday. The church and the grounds are closed to the public on Monday's for maintenance. Bus tours and group tours are available, please call or email the office to set up a group tour. From time to time, the church and churchyard are closed to accommodate funerals and weddings.
Reviewed By CissiK
I absolutely love coming here. The grounds are so peaceful and the historical cemetery behind the church is like stepping back in time. The church has the most beautiful stained glass windows and The Christmas floral decorations both inside and out were outstanding. This is a must see if you're visiting the island.
2. World War II Home Front Museum
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
The World War II Home Front Museum brings to life Coastal Georgia's extraordinary contributions during World War II. Through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences, visitors will learn about blimps on anti-submarine patrol, radar training to direct fighter pilots, building Liberty ships to supply troops overseas, and much more.
Reviewed By X9974QTjeremym - Topeka, United States
This is an amazing museum detailing the history of WWII on the home front and how it affected the area of Brunswick and St. Simon's during World War II. It talks about the merchant ships being torpedoed by German U-Boats and how this area of the United States rallied and built Liberty Ships, and trained WWII radar technicians, aviators etc. It was a refreshing look at the war and how it affected normal citizens. It is situated in the old Coast Guard station
3. Fort Frederica National Monument
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4.5 based on 1,112 reviews
This beautiful park was the site of one of the first British colonies.
Reviewed By mekopp - Middletown, United States
I always take my national park passport book with me when I travel. When I realized I was about 20 miles from this site ,we drove to see it and get my stamp. I was so pleased with our visit. First of all , there is a legit introductory movie. I love when historic sites have this because it really does set the stage. When we got outside the visitor center there were people in colonial dress. One asked me if I wanted to make a candle. The blacksmith made and gave us a hook. This site is home to over 5000 artifacts and many of them were on display. It’s really an interesting piece of colonial history. Being from the north, I forget that the south has its share of colonial history as well. This site was beautiful and I could have spent more time here if I wasn’t traveling. The town of Frederica Georgia was also beautiful.
4. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
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4.5 based on 606 reviews
This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia’s rice coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The plantation and its inhabitants were part of the genteel low country society that developed during the antebellum period. While many factors made rice cultivation increasingly difficult in the years after the Civil War, the family continued to grow rice until 1913.The enterprising siblings of the fifth generation at Hofwyl-Broadfield resolved to start a dairy rather than sell their family home. The efforts of Gratz, Miriam and Ophelia Dent led to the preservation of their family legacy. Ophelia was the last heir to the rich traditions of her ancestors, and she left the plantation to the state of Georgia in 1973.A museum features silver from the family collection and a model of Hofwyl-Broadfield during its heyday. A brief film on the plantation’s history is shown before visitors walk a short trail to the antebellum home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the home as Ophelia kept it with family heirlooms, 18th and 19th century furniture and Cantonese china. A stop on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, this is an excellent spot to look for herons, egrets, ibis and painted buntings. A nature trail that leads back to the Visitors Center along the edge of the marsh where rice once flourished.
Reviewed By derekfaust15 - Durham, United States
A very unassuming place when you drive in, but the tour of the house--which is all original--was really great. There's so much history in each room of the house, and our tour guide did a fantastic job answering everyone's questions and providing all of the context for what we were seeing.
5. Georgia Sea Turtle Center
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4.5 based on 2,223 reviews
Reviewed By 159BarryD159 - Frankfurt, Germany
Although small, it is very enjoyable and educational and is definitely worth a visit if you are on Jekyll Island. The staff are wonderful and tolerate numerous questions. Be sure to be there for the "Meet the patients" or turtle feeding demonstrations, as they are something special and heart-warming to know that some injured turtles are being so well-cared for until they can be returned to the sea.
6. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
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4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
Reviewed By RebeccaL50 - Atlanta, United States
No trip to St. Simon's Island is complete without seeing the lighthouse. However, this was our first time to tour the inside. With a combo ticket, we purchased at the WWII Home Front museum, we spent about 45 minutes here. After watching a short film, we climbed the 129 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Imagine doing that while carrying 5 gallons of fuel each night! At the top, you can walk on the small balcony outside to get panoramic views of the island. Back downstairs, we walked through the exhibits at the lighthouse keeper's house which showed us how the lighthouse keeper's family would have lived, as well as the challenges they faced.
7. Driftwood Beach
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4.5 based on 2,897 reviews
Reviewed By NJSparky2
One of the most picturesque beaches on the coast. Be sure to bring your camera and visit at both low and high tide to capture some truly spectacular shots.
8. Fishing Pier
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4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By gmg1948
The Village Pier on St. Simons Island is buzzing with activity ranging from crabbing to fishing to gawking at the huge capsized boat (Golden Ray) on it’s side in the channel between St. Simons and Jekyll Islands. A great place to people-watch and enjoy winter warmth and gentle breezes.
9. St. Simons Island
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4.5 based on 641 reviews
As the largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island offers a unique landscape that creates the perfect backdrop for challenging golf courses, friendly inns, and luxurious resorts. Complete with a variety of charming shops and must-visit restaurants, it’s no wonder St. Simons Island earned Southern Living’s Best Vacation Spot in Every Southern State and TripAdvisor’s 17 Beautiful Small Towns to Visit.
Reviewed By BruceJoyce
We live here, and with the silence of the Coronavirus moment, are more sharply aware of why folks find it to be such a nice place to visit. The ocean has created a remarkable extension to the beaches. Our closed restaurants are of real variety, from 4 star to hamburger joints and ice cream shops. A considerable variety of hotels are complemented by heaps of houses to rent for a week or more. Cannon point provides walking and biking trails through forested inlets to marshes and the ocean. Nearby Jeckyl Island offers miles of dunes to climb and beaches and the ocean are uncrowded and some really pleasant references. Do come and sample when safe life returns.In the meantime, stay safe.
10. East Beach
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