Indian Mound Cottage-Jekyll Island Historic District
This cottage served as a Winter Home for the William Rockefeller family in the early 1900's. It has been recently renovated and is one of 34 historic buildings in the National Landmark historic district of Jekyll Island. A highlights video tour of the cottage is provided. The cottage is open to the public with scheduled tours.
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Golden Isles Hidden Gems: Jekyll Island Historic District
Once the winter haven for some of America's most elite families, the Jekyll Island Historic District is known for incredible architecture, pristine gardens and fascinating history.
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Jekyll Island, GA: Tracing The History And Best Things To Do
Jekyll Island, a spot off the coast of Georgia, is a place where the history is absolutely fascinating. It was once known as the richest and most inaccessible club in the world. This is where some of America’s most influential and powerful men, including, J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, William Vanderbilt, John Rockefeller and other elite lived seasonally on the island. As members of the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, it became a place for an escape and winter retreat with entertainment like hunting, shooting, tennis and biking. Here, these men worked on gas, railroad and steel deals and it’s even where draft legislation was written to create the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Today, you can see 34 of the structures that remain, including cottages that belonged to America’s wealthiest. A Tram tours is one of the best ways to see the area, and includes a look inside Rockefellers' Indian Mound, where I was most captivated by the wrap around porch on the three-story home.
It’s also a place to visit for the beaches because the island has miles of coastline. But the coolest part is that all 5 of the beaches here have their own personality. Anyone you talk to in town will tell you not to leave without visiting Driftwood Beach and one step onto the sand here and I could instantly see why. Here, massive washed up live oaks and pines consumed by the sea line the beach, showing the effects of erosion on the barrier island.
Aside from beaches, sea turtles are one of the most distinguishing factors on the island and the Sea Turtle Center aims to increase awareness of habitat and wildlife conservation for the endangered animal through educational exhibits.
Other spots worth checking out are the Horton House Historic Site. A military aide, William Horton, home built the 18th century plantation. The site also includes the cemetery of the DuBignon Family, which owned Jekyll from 1790 to 1886 and lived in the Horton home until they sold the island to a group of Northern investors.
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Jekyll Island Area Video
Watch this video of beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia. Then... Come Coast Awhile!!!
Strange Image on Jekyll Island Georgia
This is a video of a strange image that was taken on November nighton Jekyll Island Georgia.
The video provides some history about the island and then shows the picture that was taken.
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Top 11. Best Tourist Attractions in Jekyll Island - Georgia
Top 11. Best Tourist Attractions in Jekyll Island - Georgia: Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island Historic District, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Summer Waves Water Park, Horton House Ruins, Jekyll Island Museum, Great Dunes Park, Historic Jekyll Wharf, St Andrews Beach, Faith Chapel, Tidelands Nature Center
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Biking through the Jekyll Island Historic District
JEKYLL ISLAND - BEACH VILLAGE
Jekyll Island is a world of discovery, for nature lovers and shoppers alike.
Browse unique gifts or hand-made artisan collections at Pier Road Shops in the Historic District. From linen sundresses to sunglasses to gourmet groceries, the shops at the new Beach Village have everything you need.
Whether you’re looking for fine art or coastal apparel and accessories, it’s all here. And it’s one more part of Jekyll Island you don’t want to miss.
The Golden Isles - Jekyll Island
Hauntingly beautiful, come fall in love with Jekyll Island. One of Georgia's Golden Isles, this captivating destination combines historic charm with breathtaking natural beauty.
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Jekyll Island & St. Simons Island TRAVEL DIARY!
Watch us show you around our favorite islands in coastal Georgia! Jekyll Island & St. Simons Island are absolutely beautiful! Driftwood beach on Jekyll Island is one of the most unique beaches we have ever visited, and St. Simons Island has the cutest downtown area! We hope you enjoy this travel diary. Please be sure to subscribe!
Jekyll Island Beach Vacation
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Jekyll Island Club Resort
The Jekyll Island Club Resort offers Victorian charm with modern conveniences in the center of the Historic District. Guests enjoy restaurants, bars, bicycle rentals, a swimming pool, gift shops, a fitness room, history tours, croquet, beach services, and more.
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Merry Shrimpmas from Jekyll Island
We were heartbroken when Hurricane Irma caused the cancellation of the 12th annual Shrimp & Grits Festival. But, we were not going to let that storm keep our community down.
This year, and this year only, we’re having a special festival that merges some of the most-beloved elements from the Shrimp & Grits Festival and the Tree Lighting celebration into a new, two-day event – Merry Shrimpmas.
Merry Shrimpmas will feature shrimp & grits dishes, live music, and an artists’ market for holiday shopping. Younger festival-goers can take in story time with Santa Claus and play in the kids’ zone. Festivities will culminate Saturday evening with the lighting of the great Jekyll Island Christmas Tree.
This celebration will provide an opportunity for everyone to support local businesses in the aftermath of the storm, and will offer the community a unique way to ring in the holiday season. We hope you will join us this November for this unique event.
Admission for Merry Shrimpmas is free. However, the Jekyll Island parking fee will be increased during this event. The fee is an additional $4 per daily/weekly pass; annual passes are not impacted. For additional information on the fee increase, please visit our website.
November 24-25, 2017 | Jekyll Island Historic District
Friday, Nov. 24: 2-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jekyll Island Tram Tour
Experience the guided tram tour through Jekyll Island's historical district.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel- Jekyll Island, GA
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was originally built in 1886 as a hunting retreat for America's wealthy elite including J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, Joseph Pulitzer, as well as the Vanderbilts, Goulds and Astors. Restored to its original splendor in 1986, it is now a National Historic Landmark and a member of Historic Hotels of America. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only four- star resort and presents 157 rooms and suites in five historic settings. For more information on the hotel please visit jekyllclub.com or call directly at (855) 261-8756.
HIDDEN JEKYLL EPISODE ONE
Jekyll's Abandoned Amphitheater - This amphitheater was built a few decades ago when Jekyll Island was being initially developed. While it was used for some years, initially, it fell into disuse and was largely abandoned, except for some sporadic productions over the years. The area is quite buggy in the evening, making a night at the theater a bug-slapping event. I suspect the remote location of the island made for small audiences, as well. It is sad to see any theater venue fall into disuse and disrepair, particularly after so much effort went into it.
There are lots of hidden things like this on Jekyll. The old gun mounts, the marina-that-never-was, the former Rixen cable water ski park, the hidden interior roads, the workmen's cottages at the North end, and many, many more. Hidden trails, abandoned roads, secret beaches. I hope to cover some of these in future videos.
Jekyll Island is the midst of a major renovation and overhaul. Within a decade, it will be a different and better place to live. No longer will it be Georgia's Abandoned Island - at least in my eyes.