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St Simons Island World War II Home Front Museum

★★★★☆ 4.8 (648)

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St Simons Island The Driftwood 18 Hole Putting Course

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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Brunswick Pinball Palace

★★★★☆ 4.9 (1320)

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Waverly Petting zoo and farm

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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Brunswick FlipZone Trampoline & Fun Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (406)

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Folkston Folkston Skating Rink

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

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St Simons Island 5 activities Jekyll Island 4 activities Brunswick 3 activities Waverly 2 activities St Marys 1 activity Folkston 1 activity

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Petting zoo and farm

Giraffe Overlook offers an interactive giraffe feeding experience where visitors can get up close and feed the giraffes directly
The attraction maintains a high visitor satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews

Pinball Palace

Was voted one of the best pinball locations in the world in 2023
Hosts official IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) tournaments on the first Friday of every month at 7:00 PM

The Golden Isles Strike Zone

Offers an integrated entertainment experience combining bowling, blacklight mini golf, arcade games, and pool tables all in one independent venue
The venue has achieved a 4.4-star rating across 1,351 reviews, indicating strong consistent customer satisfaction for a family entertainment center

FlipZone Trampoline & Fun Park

FlipZone staff demonstrated exceptional customer service by using a party deposit to cover additional children when only 3 kids RSVP'd to an 8th birthday party, and provided complimentary pizzas for all attendees
The facility spans 75,000 square feet with wall-to-wall trampolines, laser tag arena, VR games, and arcade games all in one location

4-H Tidelands Nature Center

Staff offer hands-on animal encounters including touching live alligators and sea turtles, with turtles allowed to walk around visitors - a more interactive experience than other exhibits on Jekyll Island
Guided kayak tours include naturalist instruction on marsh ecology, edible plants, bird species identification, and the carbon dioxide filtration role of salt marshes in planetary climate

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World War II Home Front Museum

The museum uniquely focuses exclusively on the WWII Home Front experience rather than combat history, highlighting the Brunswick/St. Simons Island area's three critical war contributions: a Blimp Airfield, Navy Radar & Pilot Training base, and a vital Liberty Ship Building yard
The museum is housed in a former Coast Guard house, creating a historically authentic setting that connects visitors directly to the maritime and military heritage of the location

Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum

The museum is housed in a former stables building that has been converted to host exhibits, representing an adaptive reuse of historic Jekyll Island architecture
The museum features a '125 Years of Golf on Jekyll Island' exhibit, highlighting the island's significant golf heritage dating back to the late 1800s

Goodyear Cottage

Serves as a working art space for Jekyll Island Artists, hosting special sales events like the Merry Makers Sale that feature locally-created artwork and crafts at accessible price points
The cottage is designed to be family-friendly with open floor plans that allow young children to comfortably navigate through art displays and galleries

Arthur J Moore Methodist Museum

Features a life-size papier-mâché nativity scene by artist Susan Duke Waters with an embedded hidden item scavenger hunt containing unexpected modern items (Apple Watch, bar of soap) alongside traditional Christian symbols
Houses an international nativity collection sourced from Bolivia, Kenya, China, and Peru, showcasing how different cultures interpret the nativity story

Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC

Features exotic animals including camels and cockatiel/parakeet areas alongside traditional farm animals, offering a diverse animal interaction experience rare for petting zoos in the region
The attraction is specifically designed for toddler-friendly farm experiences with dedicated interactive areas including a corn pit, sand mountain, slide, and pig races, with open spaces intentionally maintained for safe movement of young children

Jekyll Island Miniature Golf

Features two separate 18-hole courses with different difficulty levels - a beginner course that is more shaded and an advanced course that is more challenging
Located directly across from the Atlantic Ocean and Great Dunes Park, offering oceanfront mini golf with scenic coastal views

Neptune Park Miniature Golf

Offers a 12-Month Unlimited Pass for individual ($225), couple ($250), or family ($275), providing year-round access to the course regardless of seasonal hour changes
All active-duty U.S. military personnel, their spouses, and children receive 50% off all entry fees with valid military ID

The Driftwood 18 Hole Putting Course

The course features live bagpipe music during play, creating a unique atmospheric experience while putting
Is an exclusive 18-hole putting course designed primarily for Sea Island members and their guests

Crooked River State Park Miniature Golf

Players can play for free if they bring their own clubs and golf balls, making it one of the few mini golf courses with this policy
The 18-hole course is located within Crooked River State Park, situated just a few miles from I-95 on Georgia's Colonial Coast near the Intracoastal Waterway

Folkston Skating Rink

Operates only Friday 7-11pm despite being open year-round, making it one of the most limited-hours skating venues, with reviews suggesting this schedule prioritizes quick revenue over family accessibility
The rink has documented floor condition issues that damage roller skate tires and create tripping hazards, according to multiple reviews, yet continues operating without reported repairs

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