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JEKYLL ISLAND EXPLORATION
PREMIUM EXCURSION
Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, devoted to the study, care, and rehabilitation of sea turtles and their environment. On a guided exploration, learn about marine turtles, their conservation and rehabilitation, as well as their life cycle. Hop on a tram to the Historic District where you will travel through Millionaire’ s Village, 240 acres of extravagant homes and cottages. Some of the wealthiest American men of the 19th century vacationed on the island, including J. P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, William Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Next, visit the Jekyll Island Mosaic Museum which celebrates the past and present of this multi-faceted Island.
HOFWYL-BROADFIELD ESTATE
FEATURED EXCURSION
A rice plantation from 1806 to 1915, Hofwyl-Broadfield features acres of moss-laden live oak trees, remnants of rice levees, and seven 19 th-century buildings. Explore the onsite museum detailing the history and rice cultivation on the South Atlantic Coast. Enjoy a guided exploration of the main house, filled with antiques original to the home, including 18 th and 19 th-century furniture and Cantonese china. A nature trail also leads back to the Visitor Center along the edge of the marsh where rice once flourished.
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