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Gateway to Cumberland Island
Experience the beauty of the waterfront and a historic
village blending charm with southern hospitality. St. Marys dates back to the mid-1500s and was established as a town by the English
in 1787. Park your car and stroll along Osborne Street, shaded by giant oak and palm trees. White picket fences surround many of the
historic landmarks.
Gift and antique shops housed in turn-of-the-century buildings offer hours of browsing. Enjoy delicious fresh seafood and other
excellent cuisine served in the eateries of St. Marys. Stay for a while in a historic hotel, or one of the bed and breakfasts, or
locally owned family hotels. From most of the accommodations, you can walk to the pedestrian ferry for a 45-minute boat ride to
Cumberland Island National Seashore, where wild horses, white sandy beaches, and unspoiled and natural habitat will greet you.
As you
stroll along the St. Marys waterfront, you will be captivated by the friendly people, the mild climate and the charm that are unique to
St. Marys.
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Orange Hall House Museum, with its Doric columns on the front veranda and the wide steps leading from the ground up to the second floor
main entrance, is a wonderful example of Greek revival architecture placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1973. Flowered walkways invite you to come rock "for a spell" on one of the many sea-breezed
verandas. If you're planning a coastal wedding, make your wedding a day etched in historic beauty....only
in St.Marys...The lovely charm and elegance of the traditional south awaits you on your most special day.
Call for reservations - 912-576-3644.
Toonerville Trolley - "See You In The Funny Papers!" This saying originated by Roy Crane in his 1935 "Wash Tubbs & Easy" comic strip. The
strip featured the many local personalities who used this railcar to commute from St. Marys to Kingsland in the late 1920s.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
is the largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia,
with a wide expanse of 17 miles of white,
sandy beaches. Wild horses and other island wildlife roam
freely throughout the ruins and along the beach. Glimpses of the Carnegie lifestyle can be easily imagined
throughout the ruins of Dungeness, abandoned luxury vehicles, Plum Orchard, and Greyfield Inn.
Enjoy this national treasure, explore beach and live oak forest, view birds and wildlife, visit historical
sites.
Cumberland Island Ferry departs St. Marys Dock on a regular schedule, the rates and times are posted on our website, www.stmaryswelcome.com. |
First Presbyterian Church, built in 1808, is the second oldest church in Georgia. Oak Grove Cemetery,
here
you will find much of the history of Camden County recorded under the huge oak trees sheltering this historic cemetery. The
St. Marys Submarine Museum,
surfacing in a converted historic movie theater on the St. Marys waterfront, is
one attraction not to be missed! Nearby golf courses include Osprey Cove Golf Course and
Laurel Island Links. 500-acre Crooked River State Park
offers
camping, fishing, boating and hiking in a beautiful coastal setting.
St. Marys offers a wide variety of lodging facilities to meet your needs, from historic bed and breakfast inns to modern hotels and motels.
You can select from any of our host properties by browsing our lodging page.
The St. Marys Visitor Center, opened in 2002, is located on Osborne Road next door to city hall and
across the street from the First Presbyterian Church. Stop by and enjoy our St. Marys video...
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