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OLD GLYNN COUNTY COURTHOUSE:
(Union at G Street) Erected in 1907, this impressive building, widely known for its exceptional beauty, is set in a 4-acre park, surrounded by moss-hung oak trees. The landscaping includes several trees of foreign origin and several small native trees known as swamp holly or dashoon.
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK:
Brunswick is one of 40 Main Street cities in Georgia, pursuing downtown revitalization through a comprehensive approach to economic redevelopment in the context of historic preservation. Historic Downtown Brunswick is centered at the intersection of Newcastle and Gloucester Streets, featuring small shops and restaurants as well as the major financial, governmental and municipal institutions, the traditional commercial corridors of the city. A recent streetscape project enhanced the downtown district where one can find the Ritz Theatre. Built in 1898 as the Grand Opera House, the Ritz features on going art exhibits in its lobby as well as quality musical and theatrical presentations throughout the year. An information station of downtown and area events, activities and services is maintained in the Ritz lobby, open 10:00 AM-5:00 PM daily, or call 912/262-6934.
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OLD TOWN NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT:
(Area of Reynolds, Union, Egmont, London and Prince Streets, south of the Courthouse). Based on General James Oglethorpe's grid pattern, Old Town Brunswick's streets and squares are lined with homes noted for their turn-of-the-century architecture and eclectic mix of styles. Bounded generally by H Street, Newcastle Street, First Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Old Town Brunswick is the largest small town urban National Register Historic District in Georgia. Following the American Revolution, Brunswick (named for Braunsweig, Germany, the ancestral home of King George II) did not change the names of its streets and parks, which honor English royalty and geography - Prince, Hanover, Halifax for example. The Mahoney-McGarvey House at 1709 Reynolds Street, opposite the historic courthouse, is known as one of finest examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture in Georgia . It and the impressive campus of Glynn Academy High School on Mansfield Street are just a few of many interesting structures to be seen in the district. The Old Town National Register District can easily be enjoyed on foot. Driving tour books, published by the Old Town Brunswick Preservation Association, are available for purchase at many locations in Historic Downtown.
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SHRIMP DOCKS/BRUNSWICK LANDING MARINA:
(Along Bay Street, US 341, between Gloucester and Prince Streets). Glynn County is home to five seafood processing companies and claims the title of one of the "Shrimp Capitals of the World". Shrimpers can be seen unloading their catch at the docks most weekdays during the late afternoon. Mary Ross Park, at the foot of Gloucester and Bay Streets, adjacent to the City Shrimp Docks, features a farmer's market, staged pavilion and amphitheater, musical playscape and the Liberty Ship Memorial. A great place to watch the sun set.
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LANIER'S OAK:
(US 17 at the St. Simons Causeway). Here Sidney Lanier, Georgia's greatest poet, was inspired to write some of his most famous poetry, notably "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN". These marshes may be viewed from nearby Overlook Park.
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LOVER'S OAK:
At the intersection of Albany and Prince Streets is a legendary oak tree, said to be over 900 years old. The tale is told of the Native American man and his lover, who met beneath its branches by the moonlight. The tree trunk is 13 feet in diameter 3 feet from the ground, at which point it branches into 10 limbs, each measuring 12-30 inches in diameter. For generations, Lover's Oak has been a popular climbing tree for children and a challenging subject for artists.
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US 17 WELCOME CENTER & INTERSTATE 95 WELCOME CENTER:
The US 17 Welcome Center is located at the St. Simons/Sea Island (F J Torras) Causeway. The I-95 Center is between Exits 42 and 38, southbound. These centers are open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and are operated by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Visitors Bureau. They provide visitors with free literature on points of interest, restaurants, accommodations, touring, recreational facilities and services for Brunswick & The Golden Isles. US 17 Center 912/264-5337 and I-95 Center 912/264-0202.
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HOFWYL-BROADFIELD PLANTATION:
(14.7 miles north of US 17 Welcome Center on US 17 North; 1 mile east of I-95 at Exit 42.) Many of Georgia's coastal rice plantations failed to survive the Civil War, but Hofwyl-Broadfield continued rice cultivation until 1915. The house, a classic example of "low country" architecture, is more indicative of a plantation home than the white columned mansions popularly portrayed. There is an admission fee and group rates are available for 15 or more with advanced reservations. Bus parking is available. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, closed on Monday (except legal holiday Mondays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Telephone: 912/264-7333.
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