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Visit Tybee Island Group Tour Planner 2022

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THE HISTORY LOVER THE HISTORY LOVER CLIMB THE T YBEE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE: Known as one of the quintessential sights on the island, the Tybee Island Lighthouse is a must-see for history fanatics. Standing at 154 feet high, it is the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Georgia. Take the 178 steps to the top and learn about its history that dates all the way back to 1736. TOUR THE MUSEUM GROUNDS: Entry to the Tybee Island Lighthouse also includes access to the surrounding light station grounds and the Tybee Island Museum. The grounds include three lightkeepers' cottages where you can have a real look into the lives of those who served as the Lighthouse Grounds Keepers. A short walk across the street lies an 1899 military battery that houses the Tybee Island Museum where you can uncover 400 years of history. PICNIC ON LITTLE T YBEE ISLAND: End your first day with a picnic on an uninhibited nature preserve. Located south of our barrier island, Little Tybee is twice the size of Tybee Island and filled with marshland history. It is only accessible by boat, which makes Tybee Island Charters' Sunset Picnic cruise a wonderful option for the evening. They do all the cooking and all you have to do is enjoy frolicking around the island. Keep an eye out for shark's teeth or prehistoric bone fragments! EXPLORE FORT PULASKI NATIONAL MONUMENT: History buffs will feel right at home when they venture to Fort Pulaski National Monument. Declared a national monument in 1924, this beautifully-preserved Civil War fortress offers tours with soldiers in period dress and daily historic cannon firings. After the tour, immerse yourself in the museum for a closer look into its history or stroll down the fort's short nature trails and catch a glimpse of the Cockspur Lighthouse (Georgia's smallest lighthouse). K AYAK AROUND COCKSPUR LIGHTHOUSE: Embark on an adventure by renting kayaks, going solo or tandem, and kayaking around the Cockspur Lighthouse. Dating back to 1854, this abandoned lighthouse sits at the edge of Cockspur Island. After viewing the lighthouse, continue kayaking down the Back River for an unparalleled experience of calm marsh waters. D AY 1 D AY 2 3-DAY ITINERARY:

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