Jekyll Island, United States
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Jekyll Island Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°3'16"N, 81°24'44"W
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Jekyll Island Top Attractions

Jekyll Island Attractions - What to See and Explore

Jekyll Island offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Jekyll Island Museum, Indian Mound Cottage, Faith Chapel, Walter Rogers Furness Cottage. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • jekyll island museum
    Museum • History museum • Natural history museum

    Jekyll Island Museum

    The MOSAIC is a history museum in the historic district of Jekyll Island of Georgia, in the United States. The historic Club Stables, located on Stable Road, is now the home of the Jekyll Island Museum. This historic building was renovated by Weber Group, Inc. and Main Street Design in 2018, and re-opened spring of 2019.

  • indian mound cottage jekyll island
    History museum • Museum

    Indian Mound Cottage

    The Rockefeller Cottage, also known as Indian Mound Cottage, is a house on Jekyll Island, Georgia. It is next to the Jekyll Island Club. It stands three stories high, and has a total of 25 rooms. There are nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and seven servant rooms.

  • faith chapel jekyll island
    Historical place • Church • Shingle style architecture

    Faith Chapel

    Faith Chapel is a historic chapel on Old Plantation Road in Jekyll Island, Georgia and was built in 1904. It was used as a non-denominational chapel until 1942. The state of Georgia purchased it along with Jekyll Island in 1947.

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Day trips

Jekyll Island – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Jekyll Island, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fort King George Historic Site (Darien), St. Simons Island Light (Saint Simons Island), Fort Frederica National Monument (Saint Simons Island).

  • fort king george historic site darien21 milesN
    Museum, Historical place, Military museum

    Fort King George Historic Site, Darien

    Fort King George Historic Site is a window into the early colonial history of the United States, located in the charming city of Darien, Georgia. This fort, nestled in McIntosh County, Georgia, is a reconstruction of the original Fort King George, the southernmost...

  • st simons island light saint simons island5.6 miN
    Museum, History museum

    St. Simons Island Light, Saint Simons Island

    Standing as a beacon of maritime history on the southern coast of Georgia, the St. Simons Island Light is an iconic lighthouse that has been guiding sailors safely to shore since its establishment. This historical lighthouse, nestled in the heart of St.

  • fort frederica national monument saint simons island12 milesN
    18th-century fort and settlement

    Fort Frederica National Monument, Saint Simons Island

    Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids.

  • fort clinch fernandina beach24 milesS
    State park, Historical place, Military base

    Fort Clinch, Fernandina Beach

    Fort Clinch is a 19th-century masonry coastal fortification, built as part of the Third System of seacoast defense conceived by the United States. It is located on a peninsula near the northernmost point of Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida.

  • dungeness cumberland island21 milesS
    Trail, Ruins, Vernacular architecture

    Dungeness, Cumberland Island

    Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness.

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Best Time To Visit Jekyll Island

Learn when is the best time to travel to Jekyll Island weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April and November. Most of it rains in August and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Jekyll Island?

The top attractions to visit in Jekyll Island are:

What is the best time to visit Jekyll Island?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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