The Neptune Park Fun Zone is St. Simons Island's newest family fun attraction. The Fun Zone features a large, multi-purpose pool that includes a walk-in 'beach' entrance as well as separate areas for swim classes, water aerobics, and lap swimming. The large pool wraps around a special children's water park which includes a variety of fountains, slides, water guns and other water play toys. The Fun Zone also includes a beautiful new miniature golf course that is designed to be fun for golfers of every age. While you're at the Fun Zone, don't miss the free kiddie playground. Be sure to stop by Cap's Place, on the Neptune Park side of the bath house, for a selection of hot and cold foods, ice cream, soft drinks and other snacks. The Neptune Park Fun Zone pool is open daily, weather permitting. Pool hours are from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. Miniature golf is open from 1:00 to 9:00 pm. Cap's Place is open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. For more information, call 912-279-3720.
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The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites is located at 138 Glynco Parkway in Brunswick, just moments from I-95 Exit 38 and minutes from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport. The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites offers 103 guest rooms and suites, and more than 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space, including a private board room that will accommodate up to eight people. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and exercise room, business center, free high-speed internet access and an on-site restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information call 912-264-3300.
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Welcome to Steve Ellis Tours!
We offer you the Best Vacation Value! Our tremendous buying power combined with our experience, resources and influence allow you to choose from a wide selection of travel programs designed to provide the best possible value for your personal travel dollar. Whether you enjoy discount shopping, the Smoky Mountains, a sunny beachfront resort, a luxurious spa, world-class golf vacation, big city sightseeing, road trips, or cruises, Steve Ellis Tours and Discountours.com has the vacation package that is right for you. We also offer guaranteed departure trips with exciting trips you won't find anywhere else. More...
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Bask on the sugary sands of Cumberland, Jekyll, Sea and St. Simons Islands; go sea kayaking; bike along island pathways; play golf and practice tennis; try turtle trekking and stargazing; relax at a spa or celebrate the sunset. Once the exclusive vacation retreat for the Carnegies, Cranes, Rockefellers, Morgans and Goulds, today the Golden Isles offer visitors more than 90 miles of pristine coastline and natural beauty plus the amenities offered by some of the world’s leading resorts, hotel properties and exclusive getaways. familytravelfiles.com
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Just came back from the lodge at Little St. Simons Island and was very satisfied with our short, though fabulous, getaway. The whole island is part of the inn; there are no other properties or neighbors in the island that is about 10,000 acres in size. Full of beautiful trees, it has bike, horse and walking trails that run through the forests and a beautiful, peaceful beach. My husband and I absolutely felt in love with this special place and will strongly recommend it. We give it a 10! TripAdvisor.com User
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Georgia's waterfront is limited to a stretch of about 100 miles between the South Carolina and Florida borders -- but oh, what a stretch it is! Some of the most beautiful beaches in the East are on the subtropical barrier islands that lie just off the mainland coast. The four islands known as the Golden Isles -- St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island -- are great vacation spots. Foders.com
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St. Simons Island is a great place to spend a day or more. You'll find many restaurants, little shops, a beautiful beach (East Beach), kayak tours....
Best of all was the concert under the lighthouse near the pier. The band is playing in a little white pavilion, while you are chilling in a chair or on a blanket, talking to your friends, enjoying food (you can bring whatever you want) and listening to the music.
I can't imagine a better location than this to hear an open air concert. The lighthouse and the beautiful view over the ocean (sometimes with dolphins) and to Jekyll Island....
If you like to stay longer, there are plenty of other things to do around Brunswick and the Golden Isles (Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island).
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Everything about the place is different: the architecture, the landscape, the food and the accent. Take a leisurely trip south to Brunswick and the Golden Isles, a string of lush subtropical barrier islands that lies just off the coast. Some are wildlife refuges but the developed islands of St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Jekyll Island are accessible via bridges and offer superb beaches, great golf, and a wide range of accommodations. Theses sandy shores are also the perfect spot to unfold your beach chair, gaze out at the blue Atlantic, and reflect on your journey through Georgia...
Enjoy arts and crafts by some of the southeast's most talented artisans, at the annual Sunshine Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, July 3rd - 5th in Postell Park on St. Simons Island. The annual show will feature an array of original works including paintings, ceramics, fabric arts, photography, jewelry and more, as well as live entertainment and food. Show hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a great weekend on St. Simons Island! Education and fun all in one! For more information call 912-262-0628.
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Hattie's Books, Brunswick
Hattie's Books, at 1531 Newcastle Street in downtown Brunswick, is the home of "Brunswick's Best Read." Hattie's offers a huge selection of the latest best-selling fiction as well as children's books, reference items and clever gift items. Don’t miss Hattie's collections of Local and Regional Books, and Books by Southern Authors; it's the perfect place to brush up on your knowledge of coastal Georgia history and culture. Have a Coke at the snack bar and say hello to Mr. Wiggles! For more information call 912-554-8677.
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Summer Movies
Annual - June - September 2009
Are you a movie fan? Then St. Simons Island is the place to be this summer! After a day of fun in the sun, relax with a movie at one of Brunswick and the Golden Isles' summer movie series. JMM Productions will again offer outdoor movies under the stars at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island. These free, family-friendly films are scheduled to be shown on June 14th, June 28th, July 3rd, July 19th, August 14th and September 6th. The movies at the Neptune Park begin at dusk. For more information, call 912-571-8443.
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Downtown Walking Tour
Since its original charter in 1771, Brunswick has had a fascinating history. During walking tours of downtown Brunswick, you'll learn about the places and people who have been part of the Brunswick story. Tours begin at Art Downtown/Gallery 209, at 209 Gloucester Street. The business district walking tour includes stops at Mary Ross Park and the Brunswick waterfront, old City Hall, Hanover Square, Glynn Academy, the Glynn County Courthouse and Mahoney-McGarvey House. Tours are offered Wednesday – Saturday at 11:00 am (business district) and 2:00 pm (residential tour). For more information, call 912-262-0628.
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Dolphin Tours
The rivers and creeks that flow through the Marshes of Glynn are filled with a fascinating variety of marine life, birds and other wildlife creatures. For an enjoyable, close-up view of the marsh and its wild inhabitants, take a dolphin tour with St. Simons Transit Company. 90-minute cruises are offered on calm, inland waters aboard 40-passenger pontoon boats piloted by US Coast Guard certified captains. All boats are fully covered, with bathrooms on board and offer comfortable seating and viewing. Tours depart from the Golden Isles Marina at St. Simons Island and the Jekyll Island Wharf. Call for schedules and reservations: 912-638-5678 or 912-635-3152.
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Blackwater Grill
Tucked away in Redfern Village - also known as the "local's village" - Blackwater Grill opened its doors in December 2000. Starting off in the middle of winter, off the beaten path, and with the arrival of seasonal visitors still some four months away, we had to provide exceptional food and service from the beginning... or look for other careers in a big hurry! Well, we're still here! And if you ask any local about Blackwater Grill, they'll likely tell you how many times they've returned - bringing family, friends and guests. What keeps them coming back? We've got the best low country, cajun and southern coastal cuisine, not to forget the good service in a casual "fish camp" atmosphere! For more information, call 912-634-6333.
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First Friday, Downtown Brunswick
Downtown Brunswick is the place to be! Along Newcastle Street, from Old City Hall to the Ritz Theatre, you'll find a great selection of shops and restaurants offering First Friday specials. First Fridays are held on the first Friday of every month, and feature special activities, food and drink, live music entertainment, and extended store hours. These events are designed to highlight the best Brunswick has to offer, and provide a great and memorable experience for visitors. It's the perfect place to unwind, meet friends and get ready for the weekend! For more information, call 912-265-4032.
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Eugenia Price Exhibit, St. Simons Island
Perhaps more than any other writer, Eugenia Price has defined the stories of the old South. Her 14 novels, including the St. Simons Trilogy, the Florida Trilogy and the Georgia trilogy are filled with characters from the Georgia and Florida coasts in the 1800s. Eugenia Price discovered St. Simons Island, Georgia on a promotional tour for her non-fiction books and moved to the island. The Eugenia Price exhibit in the Lighthouse Keepers Dwelling features the desk used by Eugenia Price during her career as an historical novelist. The exhibition takes place at the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 912- 638-4666.
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Biking in the Golden Isles
With its level terrain, abundant scenery and miles of paved paths, Brunswick & The Golden Isles are a cyclist’s dream. Challenge yourself with a ride along the 6-mile St. Simons Island Causeway and its bridges, or with a ride over the Sidney Lanier Bridge, Georgia’s tallest cable stayed suspension bridge. Or, for a more leisurely ride explore the bike paths of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Local bike shops are great resources for rental bikes, equipment, repairs and information. Take your friends and family along for the ride and enjoy beautiful scenery. Don't forget your camera!
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Come aboard and let the fun begin! Choose from daytime or evening cruises, seven days a week. Enjoy a light meal in our Bistro and have a drink from our fully stocked bar. Two casino levels offer Slots, Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, and Craps for your gaming pleasure. All groups are welcome, and special group activities, including Bingo and Bonanza Bingo, can be arranged. Cruising aboard the Emerald Princess II is a fun way to spend an evening or day and a great activity for tour groups, corporate outings, family outings, and much, much more. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more, so it pays to bring a crowd! Advance reservations are required.
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Little St. Simons Island Named Number One in United States by Conde Nast Readers
LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA -- The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island has been voted number one in the United States in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2007. Little St. Simons Island took top honors in the Mainland U.S. Resorts category and ranked number 22 in the world in the Best of the Best list, with a rating of 95.4 out of a possible total of 100. Click Here for Complete Article
International Travel Journalists Treated to Southern Hospitality at Annual Breakfast
BRUNSWICK & THE GOLDEN ISLES OF GEORGIA - Journalists representing nearly 100 international newspapers, magazines, broadcast outlets and online media were treated to some legendary Southern Hospitality at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel show. They were guests at the TMR/ITI Marketing Press Breakfast, sponsored in part by ITI Marketing, an international travel-marketing firm based in Brunswick, and Brunswick-Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau.
According to ITI Marketing president Franci Edgerly, the annual breakfast was an “excellent opportunity” to share information about Brunswick & The Golden Isles with international journalists.
