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Altamaha Historic Scenic Byway
This 17-mile byway is like a tour through history.
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Altamaha Historic Scenic Byway Details
This 17-mile byway is like a tour through history. As you drive along the coast, you will pass several fascinating sights, including Fort King George, a British military outpost that was built in the early 1700s to protect the land from Spanish and French invaders. You will also learn more about historic agricultural practices at the Butler Island Rice Plantation and the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, both of which are located near the Sapelo Islands. In addition to the historic attractions, you will also enjoy picturesque views of the wetland marshes and live Oaks as you meander through McIntosh County. You can also stop by the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge, a natural habitat for eagles, sea turtles, deer, and alligators.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Altamaha Historic Scenic Byway
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4.8 mi away
Altamaha WMA
Covering almost 3,000 acres of wetlands and reservoirs of an old rice plantation, this property is one of the best year-round birding destinations in Georgia.
7.2 mi away
Fort Frederica National Monument
Built at a time when Spain and Great Britain were battling for possession of North America, Fort Frederica was established on St. Simons Island to protect Georgia from Spanish raiders from Florida.
7.8 mi away
Main Beach, Little St. Simons Island
Tucked away on Little St. Simons Island is this secluded 7-mile beach.
9.9 mi away
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
Wolf Island National Wilderness Reserve includes two islands in southeastern Georgia, Egg Island and Little Egg Island.
11.0 mi away
St. Simons Island
With sun-soaked beaches, wetland marshes, and live oak forests, this barrier island is home to a huge variety of birds.
