Sightseeing in Golden Isles - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Cumberland Island and St. Simons Island are the most popular destinations on the Golden Isles. These islands are also the biggest in size. All the Golden Isles are famous for their mild climate, and this fact gave these US islands their “precious” name. Jekyll Island has a special place in the history of the region. During a hundred years, starting from 1794, this island was a property of the du Bignon family, rich immigrants from France. American businessmen bought the island at the end of the 19th century. In 1887, local landlords organized a meeting, during which they decided to build a clubhouse on the island. One year later, the first tourist season started here in winter.
Little Saint Simons Island is the smallest island of the group. This gorgeous strip of land has retained its untouched beauty. Only twenty-five people work on this island. Everyone else is tourists who come to see the gorgeous wild nature of the island. Only on Little Saint Simons Island, it is possible to see how cedar trees are in perfect harmony with beaches. The view is truly enchanting.
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What is Cumberland Island famous for? This land became an island because it is washed by the Atlantic Ocean on one side while the other side borders with the Fancy Bluff Creek River. The whole area of the island is a national park. Cumberland Island has kept its wild nature until modern days. It is also worth mentioning an oak forest that attracts tourists with its century-old high trees. Sandy dunes near the coast and fields with swampy areas are harmoniously intertwined into the island’s landscape.
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Naturally, it would be a mistake not to mention Jekyll Island that is renowned for the best beaches in Georgia. The first thing that catches the eye of any traveler is the shape of local trees. All trees in the coastal area are bent in a direction opposite to the ocean. There is an explanation for this fact – there is always a strong wind blowing from the ocean. It is possible to swim here only in the low tide because water hides the sand after the high tide. Besides lying on the sand and sunbathing, vacationers can cycle in the area. There are many bicycle trails along the coast. If you turn to the north and walk a bit, you will reach one more beach with dry trees that look like cursed magical creatures.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Golden Isles and surroundings
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National and city parks around Golden Isles
♥ State Park 'Little Ocmulgee' , 35.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'General Coffee' , 44.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Gordonia Alatamaha' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'George L. Smith' , 86.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Laura Walker' , 91.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Little Ocmulgee' , 35.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'General Coffee' , 44.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Gordonia Alatamaha' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'George L. Smith' , 86.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Laura Walker' , 91.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Golden Isles from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Armstrong's Cricket Farm
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Distance from Golden Isles center - 59 km.
Visitors can stroll through large rooms and look into huge baskets that literally teem with life. Armstrong’s Farm is quite old, after several decades some operating principles remained unchanged. One of the new introduction of the farm is a unique lighting system, which makes artificial light almost natural. Some insects live on the farm and multiply in the full darkness. The original cricket farm has its own official website, so all fishermen can order a set of exclusive fishing bait. …
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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