As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is much quieter than its neighboring St. Simon's. A few years ago, there was no gas station on the island. There's also a toll to get onto the island, which is $8 for a day. In recent years, the island has been used as a filming location for movies such as Glory, X-Men: First Class, The Legend of Bagger Vance, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Jekyll Island, Georgia
Golden Isles
Golden Isles Shrimp Boat Tour with Credle’s Adventures
Coastal Georgia has long relied on the seafood industry and the Shrimp Cruise with Credle's Adventures allows visitors to see where their food comes from. The Lady Jane is a Coast Guard-certified retired shrimping boat that has been transformed into an education encounter for all ages. The tours leave from nearby Brunswick, where you'll board the air-conditioned cabin … [Read more...] about Golden Isles Shrimp Boat Tour with Credle’s Adventures
Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Spanish moss-covered Jekyll Island was once the stomping grounds for the country's most powerful and elite, including the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts. The Jekyll Island Club served as the social club and resort in the pre-war days where visitors could hunt, ride horses and play golf. It was here that the first transcontinental … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
A former soldier turned struggling golfer, played by Matt Damon, meets a caddy with what seems like special powers, played by Will Smith, in The Legend of Bagger Vance. Charlize Theron also stars. Filmed In: Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia; Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island, South Carolina. If You Like: The Rookie, For the Love of … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
Film Friday: Glory
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes star in Glory, the true tale of the first all-black volunteer company, which served in the Civil War. The soldiers, under the leadership of Colonel Shaw, played by Broderick, must overcome their own prejudices to lead their regiment to victory. Filmed In: McDonough, Savannah, and Jekyll Island, Georgia; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Glory
