$25 per person (includes bike rental for the whole day). South End Bus Tour. Tour by car, bicycle, or on foot with Jim to see the historic scenic waterfront of Georgia's second oldest surviving town. Click here for more on Sapelo tours.

The official tour of Sapelo Island and its main sights, offered by the Sapelo NERR and the State of Georgia. Take a Journey of Sapelo Island with JR Grovner, a direct descendant of slaves brought to Sapelo in the early 1800s to work the plantations. Sapelo Island Visitors ... ferry ride sapelo island visitor's center beautiful beach the reynolds mansion great place to visit great tour hog hammock our tour guide information lighthouse history ga. Luiggi wrote a review Sep 2019. Historic Darien.

Join the Staff on a leisurely bike ride to Nanny Goat beach, the lighthouse and Gator pond. Adults $15, children (6-12) $10, young children (0-5) free. The University of Georgia has a small campus on the island for studying ways to protect our beautiful coastline and marine life. The Sapelo Island Visitors Center is located at 1766 Landing Road Southeast, Darien, GA 31305, the mainland ferry dock in Meridian. Today, visitors can take a tour of Sapelo Island, which includes a ferry ride to the island, and a chance to see the marine institute, Hog Hammock, the Reynolds Mansion, the 1820 lighthouse, the foundation of the 1905 lighthouse, and its oil house.

Experience the Spirit of Sapelo's rich Gullah Geechee cultural hertiage. Sapelo Island's scenic restored lighthouse was built in 1820. Visit Sapelo Lighthouse and learn about the history of the area. Take a Journey of Sapelo Island with JR Grovner, a direct descendant of slaves brought to Sapelo in the early 1800s to work the plantations. The Sapelo Island Visitors Center is located at 1766 Landing Road Southeast, Darien, GA 31305, the mainland ferry dock in Meridian, and serves as a key distribution point for information about how coastal ecosystems link to Research & monitoring, Educational opportunities, and tourism activities such as Public and Group Tours. We fell in love with this place. Tour beautiful and historic Sapelo Island with a native Saltwater Geechee descendant, Maurice Bailey son of Cornelia Walker Bailey. Amazing tour. Island Tours Bike Tour of the South End. Tour the south end of Sapelo Island via bus. The Spirit of Sapelo Tours is located on beautiful Sapelo Island, Georgia, the site of Hog Hammock, one of the last intact island-based Gullah-Geechee communities in America. Sapelo Island Bus Tours – Public Tour, with Sapelo National Estuarine Research Reserve 4hrs or 6hrs30. The light was removed in 1861 by Confederate troops during the Civil War. 2 hours. A metal observation tower was built atop the 1905 lighthouse foundation sometime around 2002. Wednesday and Saturday mornings, additional days in season. Rent a Sapelo Go golf cart and explore Hog Hammock, visit the lighthouse, the Reynolds Mansion, or take a trip to the beach. Milan, Italy 7 contributions. You will see the lighthouse on either the half- or full-day tour. Explore Native American shell mounds, visit the tabby ruins of an old French estate, check out Nannygoat Beach, tabby ruins of the slave cabins, and see the newly-restored Sapelo Lighthouse. Sapelo Island Lighthouse, Sapelo Island: See 4 reviews, articles, and 5 photos of Sapelo Island Lighthouse, ranked No.3 on Tripadvisor among 4 attractions in Sapelo Island. Explore Native American shell mounds, visit the tabby ruins of an old French estate, check out Nannygoat Beach, tabby ruins of the slave cabins, and see the newly-restored Sapelo Lighthouse. Take a Journey of Sapelo Island with JR Grovner, a direct descendant of slaves brought to Sapelo in the early 1800s to work the plantations. Spend the weekend at The Wallow, and immerse yourself in Sapelo's natural and cultural splendor. Explore Native American shell mounds, visit the tabby ruins of an old French estate, check out Nannygoat Beach, tabby ruins of the slave cabins, and see the newly-restored Sapelo Lighthouse. Hotels near Sapelo Island Lighthouse: (6.62 mi) Blue Heron Inn (7.58 mi) The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island (9.03 mi) Darien Waterfront Inn - Bed & Breakfast (8.82 mi) Open Gates B&B (9.47 mi) Inland Harbor RV Park; View all hotels near Sapelo Island Lighthouse on Tripadvisor It serves as a key distribution point for information about educational opportunities and tourism activities such as public and group tours on Sapelo Island and how coastal ecosystems link to research and monitoring within the Reserve.

2 hours. A small community of slave descendants remains on the island trying to preserve their heritage.