During WWII, Brunswick shipyards constructed 99 Liberty transport ships for the navy. Today, a 23ft scale model at Mary Ross Waterfront Park stands as a memorial to those ships and their builders. Enjoy the sunset across the marshes from the benches here.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
20.22 MILES
Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island is an unspoiled paradise. A campers' fantasy, place for family day trips and secluded retreat for…
15.62 MILES
A fully reconstructed version of Georgia's first fort, and British outpost dating back to 1721, overlooks a vast estuary and is surrounded by mossy oaks…
8.92 MILES
Run by a staff of peppy University of Georgia science students, the Tidelands is a kid-friendly nature center with some neat display cases on local…
27.67 MILES
This derelict, but spectacular, mansion was built by Thomas Carnegie and his wife, Lucy, in 1884. It became the base of a vibrant social scene, a…
21.43 MILES
Cumberland Island's pristine, expansive and almost-empty beach runs for 17 miles. There's ample opportunity to see wildlife here. Look out for osprey,…
7.69 MILES
This endearing attraction is a conservation center and turtle hospital where patients are on view for the public. Behind the Scenes tours (3pm on…
6.3 MILES
Built in 1807 and standing 85ft tall, the first lighthouse here was destroyed by Confederates when Union troops landed in 1862. The second lighthouse,…
Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum
29.63 MILES
If you have time to spare after checking in for the ferry, this little museum offers some background info on the area's military history, plus early…
Nearby attractions
1. Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park
1.21 MILES
This small park is a great spot to take in the sprawling, subtle beauty of the sea-island salt marshes. A fishing pier, picnic tables and small…
6.3 MILES
Built in 1807 and standing 85ft tall, the first lighthouse here was destroyed by Confederates when Union troops landed in 1862. The second lighthouse,…
7.14 MILES
East Beach, the island's best tract of sand, is accessible from Massengale Park, which itself has a playground and some live oak trees. There's a nice…
7.69 MILES
This endearing attraction is a conservation center and turtle hospital where patients are on view for the public. Behind the Scenes tours (3pm on…
7.86 MILES
Interesting exhibits at this museum include local history and ecology. Visitors can take a tram tour of the area and historic buildings (adult/child $16…
8.87 MILES
Waterslides, lazy rivers, wave pools and other aquatic attractions await you and the kids at Summer Waves. Plus, a gift shop and fast-food outlets.
7. 4-H Tidelands Nature Center
8.92 MILES
Run by a staff of peppy University of Georgia science students, the Tidelands is a kid-friendly nature center with some neat display cases on local…
15.62 MILES
A fully reconstructed version of Georgia's first fort, and British outpost dating back to 1721, overlooks a vast estuary and is surrounded by mossy oaks…