Visitors to Richmond Hill enjoy close proximity to some of the finest cultural and recreational attractions in coastal Georgia. Within an hour or less, you can experience world-class music and art, lighthouses, beaches, nightlife, history, shopping, dining, and thrilling sporting events. From the romantic charm of Savannah to the historic allure of Midway, and from the beaches of Tybee Island to outlet shopping at Hilton Head, the region's attractions are easily accessible from Richmond Hill, Georgia.
| Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Fort Pulaski National Monument |
U.S. Hwy. 80 East Savannah 912-786-5787 nps.gov/fopu/index.htm |
Fort Pulaski is a large-scale outdoor exhibit. The main structure, together with outlying works including demilune, drawbridges, ditches, and dikes, is a fine example of historic military architecture. |
Historic Midway / Midway Museum |
491 Highway 17 Midway 912-884-5837 themidwaymuseum.org |
Historic landmarks include the Midway Church and Cemetery and Midway Museum (collectively known as the Midway Historic District). |
Mighty 8th Air Force Museum |
175 Bourne Ave. Pooler 912-748-8888 mightyeighth.org |
This museum preserves the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present. |
Sapelo Island |
1766 Landing Rd. SE Darien (912) 437-3224 sapelonerr.org/visitor-center/ |
As the second oldest planned city in Georgia and the site of the first fort on Georgia soil, the city of Darien and McIntosh County have a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Darien is also the gateway to Sapelo Island, a state-protected barrier island accessible by ferry. |
Savannah, Georgia |
Savannah Visitors Information Center, 301 Martin Luther King Blvd. Savannah 912-944-0455 visitsavannah.com |
Savannah, Georgia is a charming Southern escape where art, period architecture, trendy boutiques and ghost stories are all set under a veil of Spanish moss. |
St. Simons Island / Jekyll Island |
Off I-95, exits 38, 36 and 29 Brunswick 800-933-2627 goldenisles.com |
The Golden Isles of St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, and Little St. Simons Island offer 400 years of history, pristine stretches of marshland, sparkling rivers, and beautiful beaches. |
Tybee Island, Georgia |
802 First St. Tybee Island 912-786-5444 visittybee.com |
With five miles of beautiful sandy beaches to stroll, historic sites and museums, untouched ecosystems, charming boutiques and the freshest seafood around, there’s plenty of adventure for visitors of all ages at Savannah's beach, Tybee Island. |
