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Brunswick YWCA: Facilities include an indoor pool, cybex room, weight room and cardio theatre. Many classes and activities. Memberships for men and women. 144 Scranton Connector, Telephone 265-4100; www.ymcabrunswickga.org
Cumberland Island:
Ferry service to this National Seashore available daily. Fantastic beach, hiking, wild horses. Reservations required. Call 912 882-4335. Web page: www.nps.gov/cuis/. About 50 miles south of Jekyll.
Sapelo Island: A barrier island where Geeshee culture is preserved. Ferry service daily. Reservations required. For tours, call 912 437-3224. Web page: gastateparks.org/info/sapelo. About 42 miles north of Jekyll.
Okefenokee Swamp: Two sites worth visiting. Boat rides, tours, many alligators. National Wildlife Refuge is near Folkston (912 496-7836, www.fws.gov/okefenokee. 63 miles from Jekyll. A privately owned park is near Waycross (912 496-4472, www.okeswamp.com 71 miles from Jekyll.
Fort King George Historic Site: From 1721 to 1736, this was southern most British Outpost. Open Tues-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun., 2-5:30 pm. 912-437-4770; www.gastateparks.org/info/ftkinggeorge. Located just north of Darien, 30 miles.
Hofwyl Plantation: A former rice plantation, this state historic site has a museum and plantation house to visit. Open Tues-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm. www.gastateparks.org/hofwyl. On US 17 just north of Brunswick.
Ft. Frederica: Located on St. Simons Island, this outpost was established by Gen. James Oglethorpe in 1736. Artifacts, film, museum. 638-3639. www.nps.gov/fofr.

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