Attractions around Darién
Explore 12 attractions, restaurants, shops around Darién
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Fort King George State Historic Site
302 McIntosh Rd SE, Darien, GA 31305-4304
From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by Colonel John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell. For the next seven years, His Majesty’s Independent Company garrisoned the fort. They endured incredible hardships from disease, threats of Spanish and Indian attacks, and the harsh, unfamiliar coastal environment. After the fort was abandoned, General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site in 1736. The settlement, called Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925. The site today is a faithful reconstruction open for public tours. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien, and 19th century sawmilling era. In addition to the many fort buildings, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible.
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Mad Shark Charters
1220 Moody Ln SW, Darien, GA 31305-6011
In-shore and Off-shore, kid friendly Charter fishing, sight-seeing, tours. Morning, afternoon, evening or night trips available. Crab fishing trips, shark tooth hunting. shuttle services available to the barrier islands. Trips are near St. Simons, Jekyll. Cumberland, Sapelo and Blackbeard Islands. All licenses, tackle, bait, pictures etc. Are provided. Veteran owned and operated. Package deals are available for visitors who wish to stay at The Chum Shack vacation rental coastal cottage off the beaten path.
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Waterfront Park
105 Fort King George Dr, Darien, GA 31305-9014
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Sapelo Island Visitors Center
1766 Landing Rd SE, Darien, GA 31305-5333
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Sugar Marsh Cottage
300 Franklin St, Darien, GA 31305-9067
Sugar Marsh Cottage is a small batch artisan confectioner featuring award winning gourmet shortbread, artisan toffees, whimsical, luxury chocolates and exceptional gift box combinations with a coastal elegance. Our distinctive line of gourmet sweets are hand crafted using select, premium ingredients, locally sourced when possible, to ensure exceptional quality in each unique creation. All items are elegantly packaged to be the perfect gift or special indulgence©
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Old Jail Art Center & Museum
404 North Way, Darien, GA 31305-9126
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Georgia Peach World
2081 Ga Highway 57, Darien, GA 31331-8201
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Captain Gabby Charters
85 Screven St, Darien, GA 31305-9851
Experience the unspoiled, isolated beauty of the Georgia Coast aboard a shrimp boat converted to be a kayak mothership! Let us take you to places that few people can access - there is room for 6 participants to sleep, eat, and shower on board. We do trips from 3 hours to 2 weeks - fishing, birding, beach combing, kayaking, exploring. Our licensed, safe, and fun crew will take care of everything!
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Butler Island Plantation
Na On Highway 17, Darien, GA
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Darien-McIntosh Visitor Information Center
1111 Magnolia Bluff Way SW Ste 410, Darien, GA 31305-6272
Serves as Tourism Office and Chamber of Commerce
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Ashantilly Center
St. Andrews Cemetery Road, Darien, GA 31305
The Ashantilly Center, known as “Old Tabby,” was the mainland home of Thomas Spalding, early Georgia planter, legislator, and McIntosh County landowner. The original home, circa 1820, burned in 1937, and the current house was an ongoing project of the Haynes family. Today, the Ashantilly Center is a non-profit educational and cultural historic site, organized and founded by William G. Haynes, Jr. Mr. Haynes was an artist, small letterpress printer (The Ashantilly Press), and environmentalist. His legacy, the Ashantilly Center, hosts cultural and historic events and workshops.
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St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
401 Fort King George Dr, Darien, GA 31305-9039