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Uncomplicated luxury is the hallmark of the Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club. This Forbes Five-Star Award-winning property offers 38 lavishly appointed guest rooms and two suites. Located on the site of the historic Retreat Plantation, the Lodge evokes the feeling of an English country manor, complete with 24-hour butler service, three championship golf courses, golf pro shop and Learning Center, spectacular restaurants, and meeting facilities perfect for executive retreats and small groups. For information and reservations: 1-800-SEAISLAND or visit www.seaisland.com.
Historic Downtown Walking Tours
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Since its original charter in 1771, Brunswick has had a fascinating history. During walking tours of downtown Brunswick, you'll learn about the places and people who have been part of the Brunswick story. Tours begin at Art Downtown/Gallery 209, at 209 Gloucester Street. The business district walking tour includes stops at Mary Ross Park and the Brunswick waterfront, old City Hall, Hanover Square, Glynn Academy, the Glynn County Courthouse and Mahoney-McGarvey House. During the residential walking tour you'll see and learn about Old Town Brunswick, its magnificent homes and the people who created them. Tours are offered Wednesday – Saturday at 11:00 am (business district) and 2:00 pm (residential tour). Call 912-262-0628. More about Historic Downtown Walking Tours
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Bask on the sugary sands of Cumberland, Jekyll, Sea and St. Simons Islands; go sea kayaking; bike along island pathways; play golf and practice tennis; try turtle trekking and stargazing; relax at a spa or celebrate the sunset. Once the exclusive vacation retreat for the Carnegies, Cranes, Rockefellers, Morgans and Goulds, today the Golden Isles offer visitors more than 90 miles of pristine coastline and natural beauty plus the amenities offered by some of the world’s leading resorts, hotel properties and exclusive getaways. familytravelfiles.com
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Just came back from the lodge at Little St. Simons Island and was very satisfied with our short, though fabulous, getaway. The whole island is part of the inn; there are no other properties or neighbors in the island that is about 10,000 acres in size. Full of beautiful trees, it has bike, horse and walking trails that run through the forests and a beautiful, peaceful beach. My husband and I absolutely felt in love with this special place and will strongly recommend it. We give it a 10! TripAdvisor.com User
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Georgia's waterfront is limited to a stretch of about 100 miles between the South Carolina and Florida borders -- but oh, what a stretch it is! Some of the most beautiful beaches in the East are on the subtropical barrier islands that lie just off the mainland coast. The four islands known as the Golden Isles -- St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island -- are great vacation spots. Foders.com
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St. Simons Island is a great place to spend a day or more. You'll find many restaurants, little shops, a beautiful beach (East Beach), kayak tours....
Best of all was the concert under the lighthouse near the pier. The band is playing in a little white pavilion, while you are chilling in a chair or on a blanket, talking to your friends, enjoying food (you can bring whatever you want) and listening to the music.
I can't imagine a better location than this to hear an open air concert. The lighthouse and the beautiful view over the ocean (sometimes with dolphins) and to Jekyll Island....
If you like to stay longer, there are plenty of other things to do around Brunswick and the Golden Isles (Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island).
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Everything about the place is different: the architecture, the landscape, the food and the accent. Take a leisurely trip south to Brunswick and the Golden Isles, a string of lush subtropical barrier islands that lies just off the coast. Some are wildlife refuges but the developed islands of St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Jekyll Island are accessible via bridges and offer superb beaches, great golf, and a wide range of accommodations. Theses sandy shores are also the perfect spot to unfold your beach chair, gaze out at the blue Atlantic, and reflect on your journey through Georgia...
Located at the corner of Gloucester and Newcastle Streets in downtown Brunswick, Pranzo Portside evokes the spirit of a metropolitan coffee shop with a lively atmosphere you’ll find nowhere else. Enjoy lunch or dinner, or a night on the town with friends. Be sure to try their Tapas menu, featuring delectable items such as creamy spinach dip, bruschetta, caprese pizza, and sweet barbecue meatballs. Let everyone at the table select one or two and then try them all! Open Monday – Friday 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. Call 912-466-0131. More about the Pranzo Portside
Bird Watching
With its vast network of rivers, marshes and barrier islands, Brunswick & The Golden Isles provide habitats for hundreds of species of birds. More than 300 bird species (75 percent of the total bird species seen in Georgia) have been spotted along the Coastal Birding Trail, of which Brunswick & The Golden Isles are a part. The birds you see will depend on when and where you visit. Some birds can be seen year ‘round; others can be seen only during migration periods, generally in the spring and fall. Your visit to Brunswick & The Golden Isles is sure to be rewarded with sightings of unusual birds, from birds of prey to shorebirds, wading birds, waterfowl, gulls and more!
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The Avenue of Oaks
From 1760 until the outbreak of the War Between the States, cotton and rice plantations flourished in this area. The Sea Island cotton grown on St. Simons Island became world-famous for its outstanding quality. One of the most prosperous plantations, Retreat Plantation, was located on the southern tip of St. Simons Island. Retreat was known, among other things for its grand “Avenue of Oaks” that now frames the entrance to The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, available to guests of the Lodge at Sea Island, guests of The Cloister, and Sea Island Club members. The Avenue of Oaks is Location 11 along the
Brunswick Golden Isles Driving Tour.
Bowling in Brunswick and The Golden Isles
Brunswick & The Golden Isles prides itself on having mild, pleasant weather year-round. During those rare days when it’s better to be indoors, consider a visit to one of our two local bowling centers. Each offers 24 – 28 lanes with automatic scoring, bumper lanes, food and beverage service and complete pro shop facilities. Both are handicap accessible and smoke-free.
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The John Gilbert Nature Trail
Since 2000, the St. Simons Land Trust has permanently preserved 145 acres of land on St. Simons Island through donations, purchases, conservation easements and bargain sales. The first and one of the largest gifts of land to the Land Trust was a 36-acre marsh-front tract that includes four acres of high ground on Frederica Road across from the Devonwood subdivision. A gift from the Gilbert family, the preserve contains maritime forest with many ancient live oaks, transitioning to a tidal marsh community. It provides habitat for small mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles. With the help of volunteers and funding from the membership, the John Gilbert Nature Trail was built on the property in late 2006. The first public nature trail on the island, it meanders through woods, crossing bridges and wooden boardwalks, and ends at an overlook across a tranquil marsh.
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Color Me Happy
With rock and roll on the stereo and “girls night out” parties, Color Me Happy at 1426 Newcastle Street in downtown Brunswick is not your mother’s ceramics shop. In addition to paint-your-own ceramics, Color Me Happy offers glass fusing, tie-dyeing, and The Bear Factory, where you can stuff, fluff and dress your own critter. Lois and Meghan welcome groups of any age, from children’s birthday parties to wedding showers, office parties and other group gatherings. Call 912-554-1900.
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Willie’s Weenie Wagon
No visit to Brunswick and The Golden Isles is complete without a stop at Willie’s Weenie Wagon, one of the area’s road food institutions for many years. In addition to more than a half dozen types of hot dogs, Willie’s is known far and wide for its pork chop sandwich (purported to be “the best in town”) and sweet iced tea. The menu also includes burgers and fish sandwiches. Located on Altama Avenue across from the College of Coastal Georgia, Willie’s is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Call 912-264-1146.
Bridge Run
The eighth annual Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run across the Sidney Lanier Bridge will take place Saturday, February 20. The 5K Walk/Run will carry participants over the Sidney Lanier Bridge and its approaches, which are more than 7,700 feet long, and 185 feet above the Brunswick River. Participants will start on the southbound side of the bridge, cross it and return. Because of the steep angle of the bridge (approximately 6% grade), no baby strollers, running strollers or rollerblades will be allowed. The event will include a variety of children's activities, entertainment, food and awards. For information call 912-466-7007.
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Downtown Antique Mall
For an eclectic selection of antique furniture, art, clocks, collectibles and more, visit Downtown Antique Mall at 1208 Gloucester Street in downtown Brunswick. The shop features 30 dealers in nearly 10,000 square feet of space. Open Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Call 912-264-2322.
Brunswick-Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau
From downtown Brunswick to the barrier islands, Brunswick and the Golden Isles offer a treasure trove of unique items for those special people on your holiday gift list. Original art, handmade jewelry, kids clothing, antiques, collectibles and more can be found here. Why not plan your shopping weekend now? For information check out our
Holiday Shopping Guide!
Little St. Simons Island Named Number One in United States by Conde Nast Readers
LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA -- The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island has been voted number one in the United States in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2007. Little St. Simons Island took top honors in the Mainland U.S. Resorts category and ranked number 22 in the world in the Best of the Best list, with a rating of 95.4 out of a possible total of 100. Click Here for Complete Article
International Travel Journalists Treated to Southern Hospitality at Annual Breakfast
BRUNSWICK & THE GOLDEN ISLES OF GEORGIA - Journalists representing nearly 100 international newspapers, magazines, broadcast outlets and online media were treated to some legendary Southern Hospitality at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel show. They were guests at the TMR/ITI Marketing Press Breakfast, sponsored in part by ITI Marketing, an international travel-marketing firm based in Brunswick, and Brunswick-Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau.
According to ITI Marketing president Franci Edgerly, the annual breakfast was an “excellent opportunity” to share information about Brunswick & The Golden Isles with international journalists.
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No visit to Brunswick and The Golden Isles is complete without a stop at Willie’s Weenie Wagon, one of the area’s road food institutions for many years. In addition to more than a half dozen types of hot dogs, Willie’s is known far and wide for its pork chop sandwich (purported to be “the best in town”) and sweet iced tea. The menu also includes burgers and fish sandwiches. Located on Altama Avenue across from the College of Coastal Georgia, Willie’s is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Call 912-264-1146.
For an eclectic selection of antique furniture, art, clocks, collectibles and more, visit Downtown Antique Mall at 1208 Gloucester Street in downtown Brunswick. The shop features 30 dealers in nearly 10,000 square feet of space. Open Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Call 912-264-2322. 
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