Altamaha Wildlife Management Area

Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.

Popular places to visit

Fort Frederica National Monument showing building ruins, heritage elements and a garden

Fort Frederica National Monument

Explore the remnants of the imposing military fort that decided Georgia’s fate as a British colony. Check out history presentations and interpretive trails.

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort King George Historic Site

You can study the exhibits at Fort King George Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. Stroll along the marina or visit the churches in this family-friendly area.

Fort King George Historic Site

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

You can study the exhibits at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brunswick. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

Waterfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Darien. Amble around the area's marina or visit its churches.

Waterfront Park

Old Jail Museum

You can study the exhibits at Old Jail Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. Amble around the area's marina or visit its churches.

Old Jail Museum

Ashantilly Center

You can browse the exhibits at Ashantilly Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Darien. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ashantilly Center

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Oaks on the River

Oaks on the River

3 out of 5
205 Fort King George Dr Darien GA
Oaks on the River
1 Mi to Riverfront: Darien Family Home

1 Mi to Riverfront: Darien Family Home

3 out of 5
Darien GA
1 Mi to Riverfront: Darien Family Home
Quality Inn Darien - North Brunswick

Quality Inn Darien - North Brunswick

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12924 Ga Hwy 251 Darien GA
Quality Inn Darien - North Brunswick
Red Roof Inn Darien - I-95/ North Brunswick

Red Roof Inn Darien - I-95/ North Brunswick

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Red Roof Inn Darien - I-95/ North Brunswick
Comfort Inn Darien - North Brunswick

Comfort Inn Darien - North Brunswick

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13003 GA HWY 251, Darien GA
Comfort Inn Darien - North Brunswick
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Brunswick

3 out of 5
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Best Western Plus Brunswick Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Brunswick Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
126 Venture Dr Brunswick GA
Best Western Plus Brunswick Inn & Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brunswick/Golden Isles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brunswick/Golden Isles

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Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick

Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick

3 out of 5
475 Millennium Boulevard Brunswick GA
Hilton Garden Inn Brunswick
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