The special place they tied the knot was on Georgia's wildly underrated Cumberland Island. The remote national seashore is the largest of the barrier “sea islands” in Georgia. It is accessible through the town of St. Marys and is where wild horses roam free along secluded sandy beaches.
It's an idyllic island that hasn't been over-commercialized in the slightest. It is only accessible from St. Marys via a ferry. There are no shops, restaurants, or even trash cans. However, it is a stunning place worth the experience, even if for just a day trip. Here are seven things to see and do on this iconic, little-known island.
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The slow-paced island isn't exactly a mecca of things to do, but the tours help really round out the experience. The one motorized tour is the Lands and Legacies tour and aims to give visitors an experience that allows them to see both cultural and natural landmarks, lasting a full day.
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2. First African Baptist Church
Apparently, when his uncle Bobby Kennedy was shot, the church's deacon raced to tell the island, and they gathered in that church for a service for him. He was so moved that he insisted on having the ceremony there despite the lack of electricity and seating for their 35 guests.
This hiking trail spans 4.3 miles and is the best way to see all the island's iconic scenery. It winds alongside the waterfront, where you can spot native birds or even dolphins.
4. Dungeness Ruins
Walking through these ruins will give you a glimpse of what life was like in 1884. The Carnegie Dungeness mansion burned in the 1950s, but the ruins are frequently visited by the wild horses that roam the island.
6. Plum Orchard Mansion
This stunning mansion was built by Lucy Carnegie for her son George and his wife Margaret Thaw in 1898. You can tour the historic building—which was donated to the National Park Service in the 1970s—daily as part of the Lands and Legacies tour.
7. Stay at the Greyfield Inn
The only accommodations on the island are at the Greyfield Inn, an all-inclusive stay on the remote island. It really is for a person looking to totally unplug.
It also happens to be where JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette had their intimate wedding reception. The inn still offers wedding services for anyone interested.
Overall, the remote and stunning island is made for a slow-paced experience. If you truly need to unplug, this is the weekend trip for you.
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