Top Things to do in Georgia Coast
Top Hotels in Georgia Coast
- 1. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 2. River Street Inn
- 3. The Marshall House
- 4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District / Riverfront
- 5. Hyatt Regency Savannah
- 6. Mansion on Forsyth Park
- 7. The Inn at Sea Island
- 8. Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
- 9. Best Western Central Inn
- 10. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Things to do in Georgia Coast, Georgia Coast: The Best Monuments & Statues
The Georgia Coast offers myriad sights for the visitor, from Savannah's cobblestone streets and charming towns and islands, to historic lighthouses, sand dunes, plantation era sites and the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp. Island hop from Savannah to Cumberland Island. Camp on the Colonial Coast under Spanish moss-draped oaks. Take a riverboat tour of Savannah. Walk with wild horses on Kingsland's beaches. Encounter alligators in the Swamp. Golf among marsh grass. Let the Georgia Coast work its charm.
Restaurants in Georgia Coast
1. Fort Frederica National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,112 reviews
This beautiful park was the site of one of the first British colonies.
Reviewed By mekopp - Middletown, United States
I always take my national park passport book with me when I travel. When I realized I was about 20 miles from this site ,we drove to see it and get my stamp. I was so pleased with our visit. First of all , there is a legit introductory movie. I love when historic sites have this because it really does set the stage. When we got outside the visitor center there were people in colonial dress. One asked me if I wanted to make a candle. The blacksmith made and gave us a hook. This site is home to over 5000 artifacts and many of them were on display. It’s really an interesting piece of colonial history. Being from the north, I forget that the south has its share of colonial history as well. This site was beautiful and I could have spent more time here if I wasn’t traveling. The town of Frederica Georgia was also beautiful.
2. Cracked Earth Monument - A World Apart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By mttaylor9 - Baltimore, United States
A beautiful tribute to those who fought and perished defending our world from the Nazis in WWII. With all that our country is going through these days it's worth taking a moment to reflect and this monument allows you to do just that. Thank you to those who have given their lives in defense of the freedoms of others.
3. Fort Pulaski National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,585 reviews
Fort Pulaski National Monument has one of the best preserved nineteenth century masonry fortifications in the United States. It was also the site of a major artillery duel during the Civil War that saw the first major use of rifled artillery in battle. You can tour the fortress, see living historians bringing the past to life, or watch an artillery demonstration that really immerses visitors with the sights and sounds of conflict. The monument however, is more than just a fort. We have over 5000 acres of pristine saltwater marsh, one of the largest concentrations of marsh along the coast of Georgia. Combine that with miles of trails and you have a great way to get away from our cultural history and surround yourself with the natural beauty of Cockspur Island, the heart of the monument.
Reviewed By ronny256 - Savannah, United States
We bought annual family pass to this park a few years ago and have renewed it every year. Fort is interesting place to visit, especially on holidays when they have cannon firing and ‘soldiers’ parading in 19th century uniforms. These days though, since we went inside the fort quite a few times, most of our visits are to walk the trails, have a picnic in one of the large picnic areas, or run with our dog on the beach. Unlike any other beach in Savannah area this one allows dogs at any time on any day of the year. It used to allow dogs without leash on the beach, but now they are supposed to be leashed due to some complaints. Beach is usually empty though and then we use one of our invisible leashes????.
4. African-American Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
This is a beautiful statue of a family of four African-Americans, with the chains of slavery at their feet. There is an inscription, written by Maya Angelou, at its base.
5. Johnny Mercer Statue
6. Pulaski Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Z2022CDjenniferb
Old forts are just fun and this one is no exception. Run by lovely older gentlemen who know all the history and enjoy answering questions. Even though there are no official tours due to covid, the volunteers stationed along the way filled us in on anything we were looking at!! One even told us all about how they constructed the base for the walls, where they got the brick, etc. Super cool. Be sure to walk all around the outside walls and see the artillery damage done by the union!!!
7. Bonaventure Historical Society, Inc.
Bonventure Historical Society offers a self-tour app for both Apple and Android platforms. It costs $4.99, of which $3.50 goes to the Society's preservation and restoration fund. Just download Bonaventure Cemetery (be sure the vibration option of your device is turned OFF!). It is the same tour BHS offers visitors one weekend a month and is narrated by BHS tour guides.
8. James Oglethorpe Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
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