Brunswick & The Golden Isles of Georgia 2008 Visitors Guide

BRU N S W I CK FACTS, FABLES, AND LEGENDS The lore of Brunswick & The Golden Isles is filled with facts, fables and legends, of remarkable people of the past, abundant natural treasures and more. Their stories are told throughout this guide. To learn more, just follow the links below. THE MARSHES OF GLYNN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 OLD TOWN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT .8 HOFWYL-BROADFIELD PLANTATION . . . . . . .9 AVENUE OF OAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 THE ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . .11 FORT FREDERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 HISTORIC COAST GUARD STATION . . . . . . .13 SIDNEY LANIER BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 CHRIST CHURCH FREDERICA . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SPANISH MOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 TREE SPIRITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 OUR EVER-CHANGING COAST . . . . . . . . . . .25 GEORGIA’S BARRIER ISLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BIRDING IN BRUNSWICK & THE GOLDEN ISLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 HOW BRUNSWICK NAMED ITS STREETS . . .41 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 GHOSTS OF THE GOLDEN ISLES . . . . . . . . . .44 HISTORIC STAINED GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 WILDLIFE, HERE, THERE, EVERYWHERE . . .46 THE ENDURING STORY OF TABBY . . . . . . . .56 MARSH RABBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 SHIPS FOR VICTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 BLIMPS OVER BRUNSWICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 SEA TURTLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 BOOKS ABOUT BRUNSWICK & THE GOLDEN ISLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 LIVE OAK TREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 SAND DUNES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 KNOBBED WHELKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 This Guide is designed just for you. Here, you'll find all the information you need to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Brunswick & The Golden Isles of Georgia. Exciting things to do, wonderful sites to see, delightful places to dine and stay. It's all here, along with maps to help you locate everything that's fun under the sun and moon too! Use this Guide to plan your itinerary, then bring it along when you visit as a handy reference for enjoying all that Brunswick &The Golden Isles have to offer. 5 A DRIVING TOUR of historic sites and points of interest throughout Brunswick & The Golden Isles. Brunswick & The Golden Isles . . . . . . . . . . . 6 African-American Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 17 A GUIDE TO RECREATION including: Tours • Biking • Golf • Tennis • Museums Nature Activities • Night Life • Boating Boat Rides • Fishing • Antique Shopping Art Galleries • Day Trips • And more! 39 A DIRECTORY OF DINING EXPERIENCES available throughout the area, plus great local recipes! PLUS: AREAWEATHER (Monthly Avg Temp) 79 ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS 79 DRIVING DISTANCES 80 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS 81 TRANSPORTATION 81 53 YOUR GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATIONS including hotels, motels, resorts, vacation rentals and camping. ComeCoastAwhile.com http://ComeCoastAwhile.com

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Exploring! Brunswick & The Golden Isles Driving Tour Enjoying! - A Guide to Recreation Tasting! - A Directory of Dining Experiences African-American Heritage Driving Tour Lodging! - Your Guide to Accommodations

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