Coastal Georgia is rich in both cultural and natural wonders. Savannah—America’s first planned city—offers historic architecture, food, and art; meanwhile places such as Tybee Island with its nature refuge show the natural side of Georgia with dolphins, birds, and many other animals that call the area home. See for yourself on walking tours, boat cruises, and more adventures today.
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While the women’s suffrage movement did not start in Georgia, many influential women helped pave the way for others, including:
Historic Tybee Island is home to one of North America’s oldest lighthouses, a beacon that has welcomed sailors since the founding of the colony in 1733.
The remains of old Fort Screven and the stories born there have haunted the island for more than a century. Beautiful historic homes stand as guardians to the sea turtles that nest yearly on her beaches.
Explorabout tip: The drive to Tybee is spectacular. Flanked by marsh grass and river, don’t blink or you might miss something as you pass large cargo ships in the channel and the historic Civil War Fort Pulaski.