Shopping
Newcastle Street, Downtown
Downtown Brunswick is undergoing a revitalization effort aimed at restoring the Victorian atmosphere. Numerous retail shops, antique shops, and restaurants are within walking distance of each other and the waterfront park.
Glynn Place Mall
Glynn Place Mall features over 100 retail shops, services, restaurants, a hotel, theaters, and much more. Located on Spur 25, exit 38 on I-95
Visit their website at ShopGlynnPlaceMall.com
Brunswick Mall
The Brunswick Mall on Cypress Mill Road offers many shops, restaurants, a grocery store, and other services.
St. Simons Island
On the islands south end, near the lighthouse, is a large cluster of shops, bars, and restaurants called the Village. Located along or near fredrica Road are numerous shopping areas, countless boutiques, and interesting stores.
The Shops @ Sea Island
The Shops at Sea Island offers a variety of shops, banks, realtors, theaters, and a grocery.
Golden Isles Marina Village
On the causeway to St. Simons offers a beautiful view with marina services, shops, dining, and condominiums.
Jekyll Island
The main shopping area for beach goers on Jekyll is located at the intersection of Beachview Drive and Fortson Parkway. The area has many shops, a bank, post office, a grocery store, pharmacy, and convention center. Within the historic district are a number of unique gift shops, restaurants, and a hotel most in restored victorian era buildings.
Georgia Coast Factory Shops
Georgia Coast Factory Shops houses over 60 factory shops in one location, with a food court and adjacent restaurants. Located on I-95 at exit 49 just minutes from Savannah or Brunswick, GA
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St. Marys
Situated on the Georgia - Florida border are the picturesque towns of St. Marys and Kingsland, where many historic homes and structures can be seen. St. Marys is the departure point for the Cumberland Island ferry. St. Marys is also the home of the King's Bay Naval Submarine Base.
Cumberland Island
Cumberland is home to the haunting ruins of the Dungeness Mansion and the homes of the Carnegie estate. On the self guided Dungeness trail, you'll see firsthand the island's fascinating history and scenes of breathtaking beauty containing many forms of animal and plant life. towing sand dunes and herds of wild horses are among the popular sites and a few of the reasons John F. Kennedy, Jr. was married here.
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Okefenokee is the native american word meaning "The land of trembling earth" This vast and mysterious swamp has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The Swamp Park at Waycross features interpretive exhibits, reptile presentation and eco video, elevated wilderness walkways, an observation tower, canoe rentals, and guided boat tours. Also available are a serpantarium, wildlife observatory, an ecology center spotlighting the parks flora and fauna, and Pioneer Island, and original swamp homestead exhibiting rare artifacts and relics. Visitor info @ 912.283.0583
Obediah's Okefenok
On Barber Island at the Southwest edge of the swamp is the site of the actual homestead of Obediah Barber, an early swamp settler who was called "King of the Okefenokee." His original cabin (constructed in the 1800's), smokehouse, grist mill, print shop, blacksmith shop, and many other homestead structures are fascinating example of the area's 1800's lifestyle. Tours, a gift shop, a boardwalk, and a nature trail are available. Visitor info @ 912-287-0090
Waycross
Named for where "The ways cross" has been a transportation hub since the mid to late 1800's and is home to CSX Railroad's Rice Yard which is the largest of it's kind in the Southeast. | Day Trips (continued)
Savannah
Savannah, founded by James Ogelthorpe, is situated on the banks of the Savannah river. This city has aggressively preserved much of it's historic charm and beauty. On General Sherman's march to the sea through Georgia, he was on a campaign of destruction, but when he arrived in Savannah he was taken with it's beauty and saved it as a gift to President Lincoln. The city's downtown area is known for it's streets of restored buildings, homes, and beautiful squares. Savannah's waterfront district, including River Street, offers outstanding shopping, dining, and views of passing vessels along the cobblestone streets.
Sapelo Island (Originally Zapala Island)
Once the province of the Guale Indian Nation, Sapelo witnessed the territorial struggles between the Spanish, french, and English. During the Civil War, the island suffered fromthe devastation prevalent throughout the south, but in 1912 Howard Coffin, Hudson Motors Executive, bought the island and began it's rejuvenation. In 1934, tabacco magnate R. J. Reynolds, Jr. purchased Sapelo and later created the Sapelo Island Research Foundation. From this beginning came the present University of Georgia Marine Institute. The State of Georgia purchased the northern sector ofthe island in 1969 for a wildlife refuge. Call Fred Hay @ 912.437.3224
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