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THE COAST, GEORGIA

POINTS OF INTEREST

Okefenokee

 

  • A National Wildlife Refuge

  • Canoeing, wildlife viewing, fishing, and education

 

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee/

Driftwood Beach

 

Photo credit to: https://www.tripstodiscover.com/

Forest Gump Bench

 

  • Located in Savannah's Chippewa Square

  • Sit on the famous bench found in the Forest Gump movie 

  • Note: This is the actual location where bench scenes were shot, but is not the actual bench

  • The actual bench can be found in the Savannah History Museum

 

Photo credit to: http://www.savannahtheatre.com/

Cumberland Island

 

  • Georgia's largest barrier island

  • Known for the feral horses that roam free on the island

  • Activities include: hiking, stargazing, camping, swimming, bird watching, and more.

 

http://cumberlandisland.com/

Spirit Trees

 

  • Watch for spirit trees around Simons Island

  • According to legend, the faces in the trees immortilize the sailors who have lost their lives at sea

 

http://www.goldenisles.com/

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