Jekyll Island, Georgia
JEKYLL ISLAND, ONE OF THE Flyway. In fact, the Island has been As a natural habitat, Jekyll Island is
Golden Isles near Brunswick, Georgia, designated an “Important Birding protective of the area’s sea turtles. The
qualifies to be called unique. Area” by the Georgia Audubon $2 million Georgia Sea Turtle Center,
Unlike many island communities, Society. located in the historic 1903 Power
where condos and homes are packed While cars are permitted, many Plant Building, opened in June 2007.
as tightly as possible, Jekyll has residents and visitors find that the Historic sites abound on the
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retained its natural beauty. By law, best way to enjoy the island is on island, but the most impressive is
only 35 percent of the island can be horseback or along more than 20 the Jekyll Island Historic District.
developed, leaving nearly two thirds In 1886, the island became a
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“Historic sites abound
winter retreat for some of America’s
This limited development–along wealthiest families, who built elegant
with limited access to Jekyll Island
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on the island, but the
“cottages” along the river as part of
itself–keeps the population in check what was called The Millionaires
and ensures that the 10 miles of most impressive is the Club. Today, most of those homes
unspoiled beaches remain that way. have been restored through the
“Georgia’s Jewel” offers much
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efforts of the Historic Preservation
to the nature lover. The beach is Department, a division of the Jekyll
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ideal for walking, sunning and shell
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Island Museum. The cottages, the
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collecting, and you might even catch a Jekyll Island Club Hotel and many
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glimpse of island wildlife such as deer miles of paved bike paths. Situated boutiques make up the Historic
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bounding through the wooded dunes. between the Atlantic Ocean and the District.
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Bird-watchers also are in for a treat; Intracoastal Waterway, Jekyll Island For decades, only the wealthy
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in addition to the local population, offers a wide variety of water sports enjoyed the natural beauty of Jekyll
Jekyll Island is a resting spot for many and activities, including kayaking, Island. Now it is your turn.
migratory species along the Atlantic canoeing, fishing and boating.
At A Glance
Jekyll Island, Ga.
Population: 938
Average Temp: 78 F
Average Age: 63
Nearest Hospital:
Southeast Georgia Regional
Medical Center
Nearest Major Airport:
Jacksonville International Airport
Jekyll Island Info:
Jekyll Island Convention &
Visitors Bureau
(800) 841-6586
www.JekyllIsland.com
www.RetiringToGeorgia.com I www.HotRetirementtowns.com I www.MillionDollarRealtors.com
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