Brunswick Travel Guide

  Row of old Structures in city center
by BruceDunning
 
  • Row of old Structures in city center
      Row of old Structures in city center
    by BruceDunning
  • View of City Hall
      View of City Hall
    by BruceDunning
  • Description of the town center
      Description of the town center
    by BruceDunning
  • Layout of downtown
      Layout of downtown
    by BruceDunning
  • Brochure of plantation
      Brochure of plantation
    by BruceDunning
 

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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  This was a pleasant tour of an old plantation estate that is totally preserved. It was a rice plantation and the blacks craved out the rows of water flow and irrigation for what was 7,300 acres, and 357 slaves It is now about 700 acres remaining, and a lot of that is in the... 

Map Layout of town

Map Layout of town, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  The maps help me to know which way and where. So here is one 

newcastle street

newcastle street, Brunswick

 doug48 Says:  pictured is an interesting victorian brick building on newcastle street. 

first baptist church

first baptist church, Brunswick

 doug48 Says:  the first baptist church of brunswick was organized in 1855. the present church was built in 1919. 

glynn county courthouse

glynn county courthouse, Brunswick

 doug48 Says:  the beautiful neoclassic revival building was built in 1907. this building replaced the original court house that was damaged in a hurricane. 

newcastle street

newcastle street, Brunswick

 doug48 Says:  located in central brunswick is newcastle street. this street is lined with shops, restaurants and bars. within walking distance of newcastle street you can see the sights of brunswick. 

You will never want to leave

You will never want to leave, Brunswick

 nickwj Says:  My mum married an American who lived in Brunswick, Georgia and I spent a lot of time there as a kid (12-16 yrs). The best of times, absolutely memorable and if you can make sure you spend a lot of time on St Simon's Island. I loved it there an dthere is a local saying which... 

Take a tram tour of the...

Take a tram tour of the..., Brunswick

 luv2learn Says:  Take a tram tour of the 'cottages' of the Rockefellers and their friends in the Historic District. The cottages are more like mansions and some of them are beautifully furnished. 

See the beach!

See the beach!, Brunswick

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Check out the beautiful old...

Check out the beautiful old..., Brunswick

 Lottie-da Says:  Check out the beautiful old homes that are being renovated in the area south of downtown. In the downtown area, drive past the oldest tree in Brunswick...it is gigantic. Stop in for some shrimp at Spanky's on the Marsh. Drive to the outlet mall in Darien. 

Hotels  

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Brunswick

 1 Review and 54 Opinions  Visiting friends, complimentary breakfast, free parking, pool, conv. located to downtown area, off... 

Jameson Inn Brunswick

 1 Review and 31 Opinions  It was pleasant, quite, and clean. The price topped off the satisfaction, and breakfast was nearly a... 

Restaurants  

Spanky's: Local FAmily Hangout for Menu Array

Spanky's: Local FAmily Hangout for Menu Array, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  They have burgers, pasta, fish and seafood platters, and steaks. The burgers were about $8-9. and steaks $15-20. Overall the menu look appealing The burger I had with a load of fries was very good, and the beef high quality and lean meat. 

Shane's Rib Shack: Great Tasting ribs and Sauces

Shane's Rib Shack: Great Tasting ribs and Sauces, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  It looked like a lot of time went into the preparation of he ribs, and the result is very good. Even though it looks like a fast food joint, it really is an order at the counter place, and they bring out the food when done. Prices were really reasonable at $ The ribs were... 

Wee Nee Wgon: Hot Dogs That Slide Down

Wee Nee Wgon: Hot Dogs That Slide Down, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  It all was very good, and this place is famed from far away for its special and good tasting dogs. The cheese dog was very good and the combo with tomato topped off the succulent taste of the dog 

Jinrights: Old Style Fish Camp

Jinrights: Old Style Fish Camp, Brunswick

 BruceDunning Says:  I had a combination plate of shrimp, white fish, and some calamari. It was cool upon arrival, and fried seafood is greasy going down. Micky had a fired Mahi fish, and it also was cool/warm. Prices were $15 and $14 respectively. The place maybe had a claim to fame in old... 

WILLIE'S WEENY WAGON: BEST HOTDOG AND A FUN PLACE TO EAT

WILLIE'S WEENY WAGON: BEST HOTDOG AND A FUN PLACE TO EAT, Brunswick

 greatblu Says:  This is simply a hot dog joint, but boy what a great place it is. Simple enough, hotdogs with topping served hot and fresh with a cold glass of sweet tea. This locally black owned restaurant serves up excellent hot dogs and fresh buns and wonderful toppings of your choice.... 

Willie's Weinie Wagon: Willie's Weinie Wagon

Willie's Weinie Wagon: Willie's Weinie Wagon, Brunswick

 Lottie-da Says:  This is a drive in---walk up to order. Your entire order is yelled out when it is ready, so if you're embarrassed about the amount you are going to eat, you had better do separate orders!! Willie's all the way w/Sauerkraut and fried onions 

What to Pack  

Avon-Skin So Soft (to repel sand knats)

Avon-Skin So Soft (to repel sand knats), Brunswick

 Sassy417 Says:   Lots of film* AVON-Skin So Soft (repels sand knats) 

Off The Beaten Path  

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation House

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation House, Brunswick

 grandmaR Says:  We walked 0.3 of a mile through a plantation of live oaks draped with Spanish moss, to a house which wasn't much different from our own house in Leonardtown (photo 2 and 5) and around to the front porch to wait for the tour.Apparently William Brailsford of Charleston had a... 

Favorites  

Visit Tidelands Nature Center...

Visit Tidelands Nature Center..., Brunswick

 luv2learn Says:  Visit Tidelands Nature Center on Jekyll Island where you can tour the marsh, beach or landscape on foot or by kayak or canoe. Be sure to call first to arrange your tour so you won't be disappointed. (912)-635-5032 I chose the marsh tour, but was somewhat disappointed since... 

You have to visit the Golden...

You have to visit the Golden..., Brunswick

 Lottie-da Says:  You have to visit the Golden Isles...three islands off the mainland of Brunswick. They are peaceful and so beautiful, but hurry before the developers make it into a sour experience. I spend most of my time on St. Simons Island, which is my fondest memory of the area. 

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A City Hanging On

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 Downtown old Brunswick has had a couple of "facelifts" over the last 30-40 years. It still struggles to keep things going down there, and now competes with the retail strip out off the main highway 95... 

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brunswick georgia

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 brunswick georgia was founded by general james oglethorpe in 1771. brunswick is named for braunsschweig germany, the ancestral home of king george III. brunswick has a very nice historical district...... 

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Rice and Shrimp

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Brunswick. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 15 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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BRUNSWICK GA.

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 BRUNSWICK ~ From her earliest beginnings as a colonial outpost, Brunswick's steady growth following the American Revolution continued through the Resort Era that flourished one hundred years ago.... 

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Kay_C's new Brunswick Page

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 This is a very pretty area with lots of great beaches, awesome golf resorts and alot of wonderful southern history. 

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