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WE came by here, but decided for the $6 each to enter and only having about 1/2 time, we passed. Besides the fort looked small form the view afar. The fort was built 1721 by British to hold off French and Spanish in the area. The main feature is the three story block house. There are live enactments during certain summer months. Open 9-5:30 Tues-Sat and Sunday 2-5.
Updated Jun 7, 2011
Address: Fort Kink George Dr
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I do not think there is much to it, and it was closed when we came through here on Saturday. It is located inside the City Hall building, about one block form the waterfront.
Written Jun 7, 2011
There is a great little wine store in down town Darien that sells the best wine from all parts of the world. They sell wonderful Buckhead Beef steaks along with many different types of cheese made in Georgia. There is also a lovely shop next door that has the most beautiful gifts for all. You must visit these two places if you travel to Darien.
Written Feb 24, 2010
Address: Broad Street, Darien, Georgia
Captain Phillip's Charters and Tours offers the most fun "Pirate Boat Tour" during the Darien Fall Fest. The ride took us on the Darien River to Historic Fort King George where we had a battle with the soldiers before being taken prisioner. We then had a great tour back along the river where we saw the Shrimp Boat fleet.
Written Feb 23, 2010
Address: Darien Waterfront
Phone: 912-635-3152
Website: www.captainphillip.com
located on the gounds of the mcintosh county courthouse is the conferderate civil war memorial. most memorials in the south depict a soldier, a draped flag, or a plain obelisk. this short memorial is very unique.
Updated Aug 13, 2008
Address: US17
hofwyl-broadfield was established in 1806 by william brailsford. brailsford developed a 7,300 acre rice plantation that was named broadfield. the name hofwyl was added by george dent in the 1850's after a school he attended in switzerland. on the outbreak of the civil war george dent and his son james joined the confederate army and his wife ophelia moved to a refugee settlement in waycross georgia. after the civil war the plantation continued to produce rice until 1913. from 1913 to 1973 the plantation served as a dairy. in 1973 the plantation was given to the state of georgia. hofwyl-broadfield plantation is a interesting place to visit to see the culture of georgia's rice coast in the 1800's.
Written May 4, 2008
Address: 5556 US17 north
Phone: 912-264-7333
Website: http://www.georgiastateparks.org/
the fort king george historic site is an interesting place to visit when in darian. fort king george was built in 1721 to protect british georgia from indian and spanish attack. fort king george is georgia's oldest fort and was the southern most outpost of the british empire in america. on the site is the reconstructed fort, a replica scottish village, and the ruins of an early 19th century saw mill. for those interested in american history fort king george is a very worth while place to visit.
Updated May 4, 2008
Phone: 912-437-4770
Website: http://www.gastateparks.org/
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This was highly recommended, so we stopped for lunch. Clam chowder, brunswick stew and oysters. Overall, the food was okay, not not great as I expected. The chowder was thick but lacked deep hearty taste, and the brunswick was watery and not a lot of flavor. The oysters were good, but by the time you cracked through the shells for these small devils, not much meat was there to sample for $13 a dozen. The stew and chowder was $5 a bowl; a bit pricey for the small sizes.
A youthful dis-interested group operated the place, and service was mediocre at best. Beer was $45. a draft--UGH
Favorite Dish: Oysters would be the best guess.
Written Jun 5, 2011
Address: Near the water front
Skipper is right on the river near the shrimp boats tied up at the dock. Seafood can't get any fresher. The rustic dining room and bar are comfortable and inviting with great views. Best of all, though, is their incredible scored and then fried fresh flounder. I have never had better! We make it a point to get there for dinner any time we are in Darien.
Favorite Dish: Fried fresh flounder--it's scored, lightly battered, and flash fried. Moist and absolutely delicious.
Updated Mar 13, 2010
Address: Right on the river in Darien
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Favorite thing: It is right off US 95 and in a shopping center. Not that easy to find, because it is hidden in the back portion of the center, but fronts the road coming into the town. The town is about 1 mile down.
Sea creatures is the said myth around here, because supposedly one has been seen out in the water.
Written Jun 7, 2011
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A small town feel and an old shrimp community. Those days are long gone now, and with great advertising off the highway and good brochures, tourists come here to see what is what. It overall was okay,...
darien is the county seat of mcintosh county georgia. pictured is the mcintosh county courthouse built in 1872. this interesting building is constructed of "tabby", a local building material...
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