Escape stress on this beautiful barrier island rich in history and nature
When you feel the need to unwind, relax and get away from the hectic pace of the city, Jekyll Island, Georgia, is the perfect place to visit. There's plenty of things to see and do on this Georgia barrier island. Enjoy a nice day on the beach, or take a bike trip around the island. The historic district is always well worth a visit - and don't forget about the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
There are many annual festivals and events on Jekyll Island. Some of the most popular include Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival, The Turtlecrawl Triathlon and Nestfest, Fourth of July Celebration and The Shrimp n' Grits festival. Jekyll Island also hosts several sports events such as soccer tournaments, a college freesbee tournament and golf tournaments.
There are many annual festivals and events on Jekyll Island. Some of the most popular include Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival, The Turtlecrawl Triathlon and Nestfest, Fourth of July Celebration and The Shrimp n' Grits festival. Jekyll Island also hosts several sports events such as soccer tournaments, a college freesbee tournament and golf tournaments.
Shrimp & Grits Festival - Jekyll Island, GA
- a delicious fall festival in Georgia!
The Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, GA, combines two of our favorite Southern favorites - shrimp and grits.The festival takes place during Georgia Wild Shrimp month and celebrates the delicious Georgia shrimp with a wide variety of event. Festival head quarters is located right in the middle of the historic district where you will find everything from cooking demonstrations, to shrimp eating contest, entertainment, Frisbee dogs and much more.
Come visit beautiful Jekyll Island during this festival and experience tasty Southern coastal cuisine in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Festival goers are invited to relax in the shade under the majestic live oaks and dine on delicious Georgia shrimp prepared by some of the area's top restaurants.
The Shrimp & Grits Festival is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2011 - Sunday, September 18, 2011
Jekyll Island Overview video
Take a look at beautiful Jekyll Island in the Golden Isles, Georgia.
Brief History of Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a beautiful barrier island on the coast of Georgia between Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. Jekyll Island Club was a winter retreat for some of the most elite families with guests including famous names such as: Pulitzer, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt to name a few. Jekyll Island Club flourished in the 1930's.Today, the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District is one of the largest, ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States and it's a fascinating place to visit.
You can take a guided tram tour from the stables next to Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island Nature
Jekyll Island is the smallest of Georgia's barrier island, but is rich in wildlife. In Spanish the island was called Isla de Ballenas, which means "Island of Whales." Even now the area is known as the breeding ground for the endangered right whale. Also, the loggerhead turtles return to the beaches of Jekyll Island in the summer to lay their eggs. Jekyll Island is part of the Colonial Birding Trail and is a known resting area for migrating birds. To find out more about Sea Turtles, visit the Sea Turtle Center adjacent to the Historic Landmark District.Jekyll Island is also known as a place to rest for migrating birds in the spring and fall, and a great place for birdwatchers. Jekyll Island has been designated an "Important Birding Area (IBA)" by the Georgia Audubon Societies. The island is one of eighteen sites on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail with several bird watching sites.
a) The Welcome Center on the Jekyll Island Causeway
b) Clam Creek on the northern side of the island;
c) "Glory" beach near the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex.
Beaches
Jekyll Island has 10 miles of prestine beaches and is a perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing or watersports. Enjoy the fresh ocean breeze, look for sea shells in the sand and relax.
Biking
The best way to experience the island is by bicycle. There is more than 20 miles of paved trail around the island. Ride by the beach, the maritime forest and the historic district. There are several places renting bicycles on the island. Free trail maps are available at the Jekyll Island Welcome Center. Call 1-877-4JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636.
Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival
Every year this popular annual festival comes to Jekyll Island. There's just no better way to celebrate summer than with a real Beach Music Festival, so put on your polka dot bikini, your hawaiin shirt, your sunglasses and lots of sunscreen and head to Jekyll Island.
Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Release Video
Nest Fest 2008 on Jekyll Island
Three Sea Turtles were released at this year's event. Nest Fest is a triathlon and family event that takes place on the island every year in May.
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PaulRushing
May 18, 2008 @ 5:27 pm | delete
- I grew up on Jekyll. You stole my thunder :P
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Jefferson
Dec 28, 2007 @ 10:00 am | delete
- Great lens! Jekyll Island is awesome!
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SoundFinance
Dec 27, 2007 @ 4:25 pm | delete
- Jekyll Island look wonderful. Thanks for the information you have shared.
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Ron Kerr
Jul 10, 2010 @ 9:27 pm | delete
- Hi
Jekyll Island is a beautiful place and it's little wonder the elite of the world frequented it as a holiday resort. However, it also has a more sinister claim to fame - back in 1910 this is where a handful of super rich individuals covertly met to form a banking cartel designed to protect it's members from competition, known as the Federal Reserve Bank in America. This bank - (which incidentally hoodwinks everyone because it is not Federal but privately owned and there are NO reserves!!!) - became one of the most dangerous creatures to ever stalk this fair earth, and ultimately as we have recently witnessed, singlehandedly destroyed the economies of the world.
I mention this to you because I notice from some of your Stumble sites, that you appear to be interested in Money & Finance.
There is a wonderful book called "The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G Edward Griffin that unravels the history and exposes the absolute "con job" that has been perpetrated on us all. I probably sound like a rabid conspiracy theorist - but truly I'm not - I have just studied the economies of the world with avid interest, and seek the Truth in all things.
I see you live in Christchurch and I'm just down the road in Ashburton. If you are remotely interested, I would love to hear back from you with your notions and ideas on this topic (or others!).
Peace, Joy and contentment
Ron
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CoastalCompanion
Jul 11, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
- Hey Ron - thanks for your comment. Haven't had a chance to read the book yet, but I'm familiar with Edward Griffin's book.
Maybe you could write a lens about it - that could be really interesting.
And no - I do not live in Christchurch...
Best regards,
Susanne
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- More than 300 species of birds have been spotted at the 18 sites along the Colonial Coast birding trail.
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