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GEORGIA
State Map
State Destinations
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Brunswick & The Golden Isles
The port city of Brunswick is flanked by four beautiful islands known as The Golden Isles – St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. You’ll find vast marshlands, winding rivers, ribbon-smooth beaches and a treasure trove of activities and amenities. Explore Brunswick’s Old Town with its eclectic mix of architecture and enjoy delicious sea food coming from the Shrimp Capital of the world.
http://www.bgicvb.com/ |
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Darien
Darien , founded by Scottish Highlanders in 1736, offers many historic sites such as Fort King George, Vernon Square Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. Just north of the town is The Ridge National Historic District where timber barons and harbor pilots built handsome homes. Visitors find themselves drawn to the natural beauty and the diverse outdoor recreation of the Altamaha delta.
http://www.darienhometown.com/ |
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Savannah
From its origins as Georgia's first town, Savannah has grown in the past 269 years to become the essence of southern charm, grace and beauty. Her cobblestone streets, historic squares, magnificent architecture and ubiquitous live oaks draped with Spanish moss seduce the senses to a state of sated satisfaction. Make Savannah your "Getaway" destination, and explore its secrets of three centuries.
http://www.savcvb.com/ |
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Tybee Island
This northernmost of Georgia's barrier island is one of only four accessible by automobile. With its close proximity to Savannah, it is also the most densely developed and certainly the most colorful. Folks of all tastes, colors, philosophies, backgrounds and dispositions make up this vibrant beachside community. The Tybee Lighthouse, Fort Screvin, Tybee Island Museum and the Marine Science Center are fascinating features of the Tybee Island experience.
http://www.tybeevisit.com/ |
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Sapelo Island
Sapelo Island is accessible by a thirty-minute ferry ride departing from Meridian. A visitor can purchase a ticket that includes the ferry trip, a guided tour of Sapelo's tabby ruins, historic mansions and recently restored lighthouse, punctuated by spell-binding tales of Guale Indians, Spanish missionaries, English pirates, sea island cotton plantations and millionaires' retreats.
http://www.sapelonerr.org/ |
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St. Marys
St. Marys, Georgia, the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia remains one of Georgia's best kept secrets, a place rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality. St. Marys and Cumberland Island National Seashore are the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
http://www.stmaryswelcome.com/ |
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Richmond Hill
In Richmond Hill you will find Southern charm, rich history as well as boating adventures, fresh and saltwater, fishing, eclectic golf courses, comfortable and scenic campsites, and great seafood exactly to your taste . At J.F. Gregory Park you will find a ten-acre lake and a 300-acre rice field that predates the Civil War; it’s the ideal setting for weekend picnics, afternoon strool, canoeing or hiking. Look for otters, beavers and alligators while walking the trail.
http://www.richmondhillcvb.org/home.cfm |
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Kingsland
Located four miles north of the Florida line, Kingsland is in close proximity to nationally acclaimed attractions such as Cumberland Island National Seashore, Laurel Island Links Golf Course and the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Dating back to the mid-1500’s, some of the nation’s oldest history in an integral part of this area. You can go Kayaking, Fishing or on a Colonial Coast Birding Trail.
http://www.visitkingsland.com/index.html |
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Folkston
Visit Folkston, the gateway to the beautiful Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which has long been the source of myth, lore and legend. The land of the "trembling earth", as the Indians called it, is a vast 700 square mile wilderness of grasslands, wetlands, lakes and peat bog islands anchored by towering cypress trees growing from still, dark water. You may also visit the Train Museum, the Historic Mizell House or Charlton County Courthouse.
http://www.folkston.com/visitors.htm |
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Hinesville
Hinesville is part of Liberty County, which has held a mystical power over explorers for centuries. Spanish sailors wrote dazzling descriptions of a land of clear springs, thick forests and verdant marshes teeming with wildlife. Furthermore, it belongs to the Historic Liberty Trail which is a unique driving tour offering a diverse experience intergrating history, culture, and ecology.
http://www.libertycounty.org/visiting.html |
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Statesboro
Statesboro offers something for everybody: Sample the variety of delicious cuisines offered by local restaurants, visit the historic downtown district, or the 78 million-year-old Mosasaur skeleton on permanent display at the Georgia Southern University Museum. Experience our unique birds of prey at The Center for Wildlife Education, take a relaxing walk through Georgia Southern Botanical Gardens, or play a round of golf.
http://www.visit-statesboro.com/ |
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Waycross
Waycross is the Gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp, a 438,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge which is home to numerous species of reptiles, birds, plants and other animals. Also stroll through Historic Downtown, view parks, fountains and many restored historical buildings. Visit the Historic Rail Depot, or see the “Talking Tree” and the nationally famous “mummified dog” at Southern Forest World.
http://www.okefenokeetourism.org |
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