5 things to with kids in the Golden Isles

The tram tour takes you into several homes of the millionaires that made Jekyll Island famous. Kids will enjoy riding the tram pulled by a Jeep and feeling the wind in their hair.  Take in the grounds of the Jekyll Island Clubhouse including a stop at Rockefeller’s vacation home where kids can climb aboard an electric car he kept on the grounds for his grandchildren.Take a tour of St. Simons Island via a vintage trolley. The driver is a wealth of information about the history of the island, and he delivers it with a clever humor that keeps you wanting. See the Bloody Marsh, Fort Frederica, Retreat Plantation and more.  Near the end of the tour the trolley stops at Christ Church where riders are encouraged to walk the grounds of the church as the history lesson continues.  The kids will appreciate riding in the seats that line the sides of the trolley, enabling them to sit on their knees and peer out the windows while driving by each landmark.Climb 129 cast iron steps to the top of the still operational lighthouse.  Once at the top you can see the coastline for miles, and nearby Neptune Park and Village Pier.  The kids will get a kick out of the large compass and replica cannons on the grounds below.  Your ticket also includes a tour of the Maritime Museum, with a climb to the watchtower.View the list »
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The Golden Isles offer more than the typical beach vacation. Sure, you can lay out an over sized towel, eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from a cooler, and watch the kids make sandcastles and play in the waves, just don’t stop there. The islands of St. Simons, Jekyll and Sea, and mainland city of Brunswick offer a myriad of fun and adventurous opportunities for kids of all ages. Keep reading for 8 things to do with the kids in the Golden Isles.

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  • Climb 129 cast iron steps to the top of the still operational lighthouse.  Once at the top you can see the coastline for miles, and nearby Neptune Park and Village Pier.  The kids will get a kick out of the large compass and replica cannons on the grounds below.  Your ticket also includes a tour of the Maritime Museum, with a climb to the watchtower.
  • Take a tour of St. Simons Island via a vintage trolley. The driver is a wealth of information about the history of the island, and he delivers it with a clever humor that keeps you wanting. See the Bloody Marsh, Fort Frederica, Retreat Plantation and more.  Near the end of the tour the trolley stops at Christ Church where riders are encouraged to walk the grounds of the church as the history lesson continues.  The kids will appreciate riding in the seats that line the sides of the trolley, enabling them to sit on their knees and peer out the windows while driving by each landmark.
  • The tram tour takes you into several homes of the millionaires that made Jekyll Island famous. Kids will enjoy riding the tram pulled by a Jeep and feeling the wind in their hair.  Take in the grounds of the Jekyll Island Clubhouse including a stop at Rockefeller’s vacation home where kids can climb aboard an electric car he kept on the grounds for his grandchildren.
  • Visitors tour the museum, learning about sea turtle life such as how they lay their eggs and how ocean pollution affects them.  Turtle stamp stations guide kids through the exhibits and keep younger ones interested in the educational aspect of the center.  After touring the exhibits, head to the second building to see the turtle rehabilitation tanks.  The story of each turtle and their journey from illness and rehabilitation are mounted next to their tank.
  • This nature center offers a modest exhibit area with a touch tank and live animal viewing stations. The baby turtles housed here are used for educational purposes; some even make their way to Atlanta’s Georgia Aquarium.   Kids and adults will enjoy riding canoes on the lake, or touring the marsh in a kayak.  Don’t miss the guided nature walks and other special programs offered here.
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Lesli Peterson is co-founder and editor at Expedition Mom, a North American family-travel website specializing in experiential “KNOW before you go” Adventure Guides and City Itineraries, with a Southern twist.

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