Quick Summary:

  • Question: Where is Brunswick located?
  • Answer: Nestled on the southeast coast of Georgia, the seaside town of Brunswick is renowned for its beautifully restored and maintained Victorian-era Old Town Historic District and the town’s massive centuries-old Lover’s Oak tree.
  • Question: What connects Brunswick to the Golden Isles?
  • Answer: The city is linked to the four barrier islands of the Golden Isles by causeways, which feature a variety of activities and attractions ranging from championship golf courses on Sea Island to the preserved remains of the 18th century Fort Frederica National Monument and the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum on St. Simons Island.
  • Question: What can visitors do in Brunswick?
  • Answer: The city of Brunswick also has an array of things to see and do for the whole family on your day trip.


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1. Blythe Island Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Blythe Island Regional Park | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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2. Driftwood Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Driftwood Beach | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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3. Fort Frederica National Monument

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Fort Frederica National Monument | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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4. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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5. Horton-duBignon House on Jekyll Island

Romantic Islands
Horton-duBignon House on Jekyll Island | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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6. Indigo Coastal Shanty

Indigo Coastal Shanty | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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7. Jekyll Island

Romantic Islands
Jekyll Island | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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8. Shuck's Seafood Market

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Shuck's Seafood Market | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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9. St. Simons Island Lighthouse

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St. Simons Island Lighthouse | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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10. Tipsy McSways

Tipsy McSways | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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11. Emerald Princess II Casino

Category: Entertainment
Emerald Princess II Casino | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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12. Art Downtown

Category: Museums & Culture
Art Downtown | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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13. Lady Jane's Shrimp & Dolphin Cruise

Lady Jane's Shrimp & Dolphin Cruise | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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14. Mary Ross Waterfront Park

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Mary Ross Waterfront Park | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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15. Pinball Palace

Pinball Palace | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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16. Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park

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Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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17. The Golden Isles Strike Zone

The Golden Isles Strike Zone | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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18. Salt Aer Studios

Salt Aer Studios | Things to Do in Brunswick, Georgia
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