Townsend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Coastal Georgia
Coastal Georgia which includes heritage elements and interior views
Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

2.5 out of 5
4564 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill GA
The price is 1.887.146 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.887.146 ₫
2.320.201 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond Hill. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
Nice clean room. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn
Jekyll Island Club Resort

Jekyll Island Club Resort

4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is 5.740.866 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
5.740.866 ₫
7.937.860 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Jekyll Island Club Resort
Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
700 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is 2.983.189 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.983.189 ₫
3.531.781 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
Stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
The condo was very nice, check in went smoothly and staff was friendly. Pool area looked nice, whole complex looked nice. Cons: 1-don't pay thru Expedia, it was a mess and total invoice shown in Expedia was almost twice what condo company actually charged. 2-condo bathroom was on second floor 3-pictures ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (347 reviews)
Needs some updating.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
Stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (609 reviews)
Very clean room. Easy check in and check out. Great location.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Sea Gate
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Popular places to visit

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Townsend. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Harris Neck

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harris Neck during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Harris Neck

Patterson Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Patterson Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Patterson Island

Smallest Church in America

Smallest Church in America is just one of the places to see in South Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Smallest Church in America

Wahoo Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wahoo Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Wahoo Island

Black Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Black Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Black Island

Cities near Townsend

Wayne County Courthouse

Jesup

Aerial view of Fort King George historic site, oldest English fort on the Georgia coast from the 17th century with wooden palisade, gun ports for cannons blue cloudy sky near Darien Georgia USA

Darien

Jekyll Island which includes flowers and a house

Brunswick

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Eulonia