Golden Isles Issue 1 | Page 97

VISIT THE GOLDEN ISLES O n behalf of the Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau, we welcome you to our beautiful seaside destination along the Georgia coast. The Golden Isles CVB oversees two Welcome Centers in Glynn County, one in the Pier Village and one along I-95 South. The friendly staff at each location is ready to help make your visit to the Golden Isles one you will remember! Getting Here Quick tips for savvy travelers St. Simons Island Welcome Center Pier Village, 529 Beachview Dr. 912.638.9014. Browse the art gallery and Live Oak Shop. I-95 Welcome Center Between exits 42 and 38 on I-95 Southbound 912.264.0202 The Golden Isles, situated on Georgia’s southeast Atlantic coast, is approximately 75 miles south of Savannah, Georgia; 65 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida; and 280 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. Enjoy easy access by automobile via I-95 (from the north or the south), or U.S. Highways 341, 25, 82, and 520 (from the west). You can also travel to the Golden Isles by train (Jesup) or by bus (Brunswick). 42 95 99 Welcome Center Convenient commercial air service is available to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), just 20 minutes from the barrier islands. Meanwhile, Jacksonville’s JAX and Savannah’s SAV are only a one hour drive via I-95. 17 Little St. Simons Island 38 341 36 Weather Sea Island The Golden Isles enjoys a climate typical of a semitropical location, with long and warm summers, short and mild winters, and ample rainfall. For an average temperature chart and tips for packing, visit GoldenIsles.com. 17 St. Simons Island Brunswick 29 Welcome Center A 17 t n la ti c O c e Jekyll Island 520 75 20 85 Atlanta 20 85 75 GEORGIA 16 75 341 95 Area of detail: 0 Transportation 2 miles The Golden Isles Official Visitor Guide is produced annually by the CVB, and is the premier resource for planning your trip to the Golden Isles. The CVB also maintains GoldenIsles.com, the official vacation planning website for the region. For advertising opportunities, call 912.638.9014. Please visit Goldenisles.com for more information on the many things to do, places to stay and the amazing history of the Golden Isles of Georgia. Goldenisles.com is the official website of the Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is this area’s official destination marketing organiza- tion dedicated to promoting tourism in Glynn County, Georgia. This publication is produced by the Golden Isles CVB. Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau 529 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island, GA 31522 800.933.2627 | 912.638.9014 Goldenisles.com Goldenisles.com 95