Attractions in St. Simons Island, Georgia

Amusements

Avenue of Oaks 912-265-0620
Located on Frederica Road
Anne Page King planted this famous "Avenue of Oaks" that highlights the entrance to the Sea Island Golf Club. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Bloody Marsh Battle Site 912-638-3639
Located Off Demere Road
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... more info map
Gascoigne Bluff 912-265-0620
P.O. Box 287, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located on Gascoigne Bluff Road
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... more info map
St. Simons Island Lighthouse 912-638-4666
101 Twelfth Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Coastal Center for the Arts 912-634-0404
2012 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Fort Frederica National Monument 912-638-3639
Route 9, Box 286C, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Honey Creek Coastal Encounters Nature Center 912-638-0221
4201 First Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map
Neptune Park 912-265-0620
Located on Beachview Drive
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,... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Captain Larry Kennedy Tours 912-638-5454
3405 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Scenic marsh boat rides and birding excursions are offered by Captain Larry Kennedy, a naturalist who specializes in ornithology. more info map
Carriage Creations 912-634-5731
P.O. Box 22113, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located in The Village Area
Carriage rides/tours and weddings in St. Simons Island village. more info map
Island Tours 912-638-6882
101 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
This tour company offers professionally guided tours of The Golden Isles area with both land and sea packages available. more info map
Salt Marsh Nature Tours 912-638-9354
310 Magnolia Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map
St. Simons Transit Company 912-638-5678
105 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map
St. Simons Trolley 912-638-8954
649 Dellwood Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Leaves From Pier in the Village
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... more info map
Walks in Nature 912-638-7652
96 Village Green, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Enjoy scenic walking tours and wildlife viewing in the Brunswick and Golden Isles areas with this tour company. Reservations are required. more info map
Wood Stork Tours 912-638-5454
3405 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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... more info map

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