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PictureJekyll Island collage by Thomas Routzong
Jekyll Island, Georgia

Georgia's exclusive island retreat

By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong

If your idea of a dream vacation is 1) near beautiful beaches 2) relaxing 
3) historically significant, then we highly recommend Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Jekyll Island became a winter escape for our country's wealthy families after 
it was purchased in 1886 and became known as Jekyll Island Club.  For more 
than a half century it was an exclusive retreat for  the most elite Americans including 
the Rockefellers, Morgans, Pultzers and Goulds.
 
For history buffs, the Jekyll Island Museum has three historic sites, the Horton House, 
the Wanderer Memorial and the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District which 
tell the stories of and give an inside look at the lives of those wealthy club members and 
their employees. The Jekyll Island Club House, which was built in 1887, is another one 
of the must-see historic attractions on the island.

The island has over 10 miles of unspoiled beaches. Don’t miss Driftwood Beach on the 
northern tip of the island.  Be sure to bring your camera. 

Fishing charters, kayak tours, dolphin tours and sailing trips are offered throughout 
the year.

For the visitor who likes to shop, there are many unique shops throughout the island.  
If you are a golfer Jekyll Island has the largest public golf resort in the entire state of Georgia 
with 63 holes on three 18 hole courses and a historic 9 hole course.

The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival  held 09/17/2010 to 09/19/2010 is a weekend celebration 
of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods, shrimp and grits.  The festival features a cook-off, 
shrimp boat tours, cooking demonstrations, book signings, arts and crafts vendors and a kid 
friendly fun zone.

The Georgia Coast Birding and Nature Festival held 10/07/2010 to 10/10/2010 has something 
for everyone from birding experts to the novice naturalist. Some of the activities include star gazing, 
outdoor field trips, nature walks for kids and much more.

Jekyll Island has a variety of hotels, resorts and rental cottages for all budgets and the Jekyll Island 
Campground has 206 campsites from tent sites to full RV hookups. 

If your idea of a perfect vacation is relaxing at a beautiful beach in a historic area where the 
wealthiest Americans once played, then we recommend Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Watch our video of Jekyll Island video below.


By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2009 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: SunnyHarborPublishing@yahoo.com

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