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Amusements
Avenue of Oaks
Located on Frederica Road
912-265-0620
Anne Page King planted this famous "Avenue of Oaks" that highlights the entrance to the Sea Island Golf Club. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Bloody Marsh Battle Site
Located Off Demere Road
912-638-3639
The battle fought here on July 7, 1742, when Spanish troops landed on the south end of St. Simons Island, proved to be the turning point in the Spanish conquest of Georgia. The marsh ran red with Spanish blood and the battle was a decisive British victory which ended forever the threat of Spanish invasion into this colony. mapGascoigne Bluff
P.O. Box 287 • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located on Gascoigne Bluff Road
912-265-0620
Overlooking the Frederica River, this area was a favorite Native American campground, and during Colonial days, the landing at the bluff became Georgia's first naval base and bears the name of the man, Gascoigne, who first surveyed the Georgia coast for England. Live oak timbers milled here in 1794 were used in building "Old Ironsides," the USS Constitution, in 1874, and timbers were also cut here for the Brooklyn Bridge. mapSt. Simons Island Lighthouse
101 Twelfth Street • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-4666
First constructed in 1807 by James Gould on Couper's Point, this towering, 104 foot lighthouse was reconstructed in 1872 on the same site to replace the original which was destroyed by retreating Confederate forces in 1862. A beautifully restored 1872 lighthouse keeper's home complements the lighthouse. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Coastal Center for the Arts
2012 Demere Road • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-0404
A 12,000 square foot regional art center which promotes local St. Simons Island artists and other Georgia artists in its six galleries. There are also four classrooms and conference rooms in the center. map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Fort Frederica National Monument
Route 9, Box 286C • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-3639
Established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect the southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia, this historic national site includes remnants of a tabby fortress the British built in the 1730s as a bulwark against Spanish invaders from Florida. Hiking and nature trails are on site and historical tours are available. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Honey Creek Coastal Encounters Nature Center
4201 First Street • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-0221
A hands-on environmental education center for all ages that offers a variety of educational programs include beach and saltmarch ecology walks, plankton labs, and summer camps for children. mapNeptune Park
Located on Beachview Drive
912-265-0620
An oceanfront public park that features picnic tables under stately oak trees, a children's playground, a miniature golf course, lots of benches for relaxing by the sea, a fishing pier, and a bandstand where events are held throughout the year. map
Tours & Cruises
Captain Larry Kennedy Tours
3405 Frederica Road • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-5454
Scenic marsh boat rides and birding excursions are offered by Captain Larry Kennedy, a naturalist who specializes in ornithology. mapCarriage Creations
P.O. Box 22113 • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located in The Village Area
912-634-5731
Carriage rides/tours and weddings in St. Simons Island village. mapIsland Tours
101 Marina Drive • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-6882
This tour company offers professionally guided tours of The Golden Isles area with both land and sea packages available. mapSalt Marsh Nature Tours
310 Magnolia Avenue • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-9354
Climb aboard a comfortable 26 foot pontoon boat and enjoy a wide variety of tours through beautiful narrow tidal creeks in the marsh. Interpretive tours include ecology, history and birding information. Dolphins and other wildlife is often seen. Open all year round. more... mapSt. Simons Transit Company
105 Marina Drive • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-5678
A wide range of options to explore the Georgia Coast, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Altamaha River and Sapelo Island is provided by this transit tour company that features a fleet of 40 passenger tour boats, executive yachts, tour buses, and trolleys. Dolphin tours, dinner cruises, partyboat fishing, shark hunts, and eco tours are just some of the options available. more... mapSt. Simons Trolley
649 Dellwood Avenue • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Leaves From Pier in the Village
912-638-8954
Tour historic St. Simons Island on this antique trolley and listen as professional guides provide an entertaining and informative narrative of over 400 years of history and folklore. Tours depart daily and last for an hour and a half. more... mapWalks in Nature
96 Village Green • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-7652
Enjoy scenic walking tours and wildlife viewing in the Brunswick and Golden Isles areas with this tour company. Reservations are required. mapWood Stork Tours
3405 Frederica Road • St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-5454
Affiliated with The Bedford Sportsman South, this tour company offers a variety of services including step-on guides for historical and naturalist tours of the Golden Isles and Okefenokee Swamp, as well as fishing, fly-casting, fly-tying, and saltwater fly fishing excursions. map
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