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Guidebook Jekyll Island
Location/Region: Midway
between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, FL and minutes off
I-95. Region is Southeast Georgia.
Geographical Description: Located
across a 6 mile, marsh hemmed causeway, arrive at Jekyll Island,
one of Georgia's barrier island's with miles of unspoiled
coastline and woodlands.
Climate:
Spring weather comes early in coastal Georgia,
usually in February.
Summers are long and warm, but moderated by ocean
breezes.
Fall is marked by delightful temperatures and
clear days with relatively low humidity.
Winters are brief and mild with daytime highs
suitable for outdoor activities.
Population: approximately 1,000
Area History: The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was
once called "The richest, the most exclusive and most inaccessible club
in the world". Founded in 1886, it was the winter retreat for some of
America's most elite families including such names as Morgan, Astor,
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Pulitzer and others. Much of that world has
been preserved and faithfully restored in the Jekyll Island National
Historic Landmark District.
Special year round events include:
Holiday Island, beginning end of November and
continuing through December
Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival, January
Island Treasures, beachcombing for for glass
floats daily, January through February
Annual Family Easter Festival
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Family Fishing Festival in August
Jekyll Island Musical Theater Festival from late
May through July
What to do:
Summer Waves Water Park, open mid-May through Labor Day
Shopping, dining, water recreation, fishing, horseback riding on the
beach, sightseeing tours, miles of unspoiled beaches, birdwatching,
tennis, golf, camping, art gallery and exhibits.
Camp Out:
At the Jekyll Island Campground... The Jekyll Island
Campground offers 18
wooded acres on the Island's north end with 206 campsites, from tent
sites
to full hook-up, pull through RV sites with electricity, cable TV, water
and
sewerage and with free wi-fi.
For more information, please email
campground@jekyllisland.com
Information and photos submitted
by:
Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 Beachview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
1-877-4JEKYLL |
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