Location: Darien
Top Things to do in Darien
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Darien, Georgia (GA)
Darien (/dɛəriˈɛn/) is a city in McIntosh County, Georgia, United States. It lies on Georgia's coast at the mouth of the Altamaha River, approximately 50 miles south of Savannah, and is part of the Brunswick, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Darien was 1,975 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of McIntosh County. It is the second oldest planned city in Georgia and was originally called New Inverness.
Restaurants in Darien
1. Sugar Marsh Cottage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Sugar Marsh Cottage is a small batch artisan confectioner featuring award winning gourmet shortbread, artisan toffees, whimsical, luxury chocolates and exceptional gift box combinations with a coastal elegance. Our distinctive line of gourmet sweets are hand crafted using select, premium ingredients, locally sourced when possible, to ensure exceptional quality in each unique creation. All items are elegantly packaged to be the perfect gift or special indulgence©
Reviewed By cynvas135 - Palm Bay, United States
The Sugar Marsh Cottage is a must if in or passing by Darien! We had planned to stop by on our roadtrip and learned they were closed for labor day, but Dale, the owner, came in and opened for us anyway. She was the definition of Southern charm and hospitality. The house is beautiful and the shop is gorgeously decorated in a coastal beachy theme. The chocolates and salted caramel toffee was amazing! Dale gave us samples of almost everything. Definitely recommend!
2. Turnip Greens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
We are styled like an old-time country market selling seasonal Georgia produce and made-in-Georgia specialty food items and gifts.
3. Georgia Peach World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By MaiDragon - Neptune Beach, United States
Traveling up to Hilton Head and decided to stop on a whim and so glad we did. Didn’t look like much from the outside but once you go in, your hooked. Very clean inside. Girls were super friendly and very accommodating. They have all kinds of samples out to try. Even some cool rides for the kiddos. We ended up getting the peach salsa (delicious) peach bread (so moist) peach ice cream (peachy and creamy, soft serve) and the peach smoothie (so good, I got one to go). What a hidden gem! Who knew! We stopped back by on way home. They have 3 locations. Very impressed.
4. Old Jail Art Center & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By CaptainJack58 - Brunswick, United States
I accompanied my friend, a Darien resident, to pick up some pottery that she built, glazed, and fired at the art center. This was my first visit. It was quick, so I browsed the gallery space and gift shop. I bought a piece of art by local artist Gene Threats which featured The Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters. All of his work is spectacular. I'm looking forward to another visit to see the rest of the building, the jail cells, and maybe take a class or two!
5. Ashantilly Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Ashantilly Center, known as “Old Tabby,” was the mainland home of Thomas Spalding, early Georgia planter, legislator, and McIntosh County landowner. The original home, circa 1820, burned in 1937, and the current house was an ongoing project of the Haynes family. Today, the Ashantilly Center is a non-profit educational and cultural historic site, organized and founded by William G. Haynes, Jr. Mr. Haynes was an artist, small letterpress printer (The Ashantilly Press), and environmentalist. His legacy, the Ashantilly Center, hosts cultural and historic events and workshops.
6. Waterfront Park
7. St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Murrows - Havertown, United States
We did not go inside but see the interesting architecture. Also, there is a historical plaque that tells the story of this congregation
