St. Marys Walking Tour: History, Landmarks, Views
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St. Marys
Embark on a captivating St. Marys walking tour and delve into the town's rich history. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy stunning views, and uncover intriguing stories!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Marys Community Market/ St. Marys Waterfront Pavilion - We begin our tour overlooking the St. Marys River and discuss the many peoples - the British, French, Spanish, and Native Americans - who claimed and fought over this land. We then discuss St. Marys’ founding in 1788 in order to protect its citizens against the enemy Spanish in Florida just a stone’s throw away.
What's Included
- VIP access to iconic sites at St. Mary’s
Additional Information
This guided walk in St. Marys showcases thrilling tales from the community’s history spanning 250 years and features exclusive visits to notable sites like the First Presbyterian Church, which is among Georgia’s most aged church structures, and the historic Riverview Hotel, once the lodging preference of renowned personalities including Rockefeller and Carnegie. The exceptional vistas of the marshland provide a mesmerizing backdrop for this engaging walking tour!
Location
St. Mary's Waterfront Pavilion
Saint Marys Street West
Where Osborne St. and St. Marys St. meet, there is a wooden waterfront pavilion, the Osborne Street ("Lang") Waterfront Pavilion, over the St. Marys River. We will meet inside that pavilion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jenniferjm3352vw
Mar 16, 2024
Another great tour! - My husband and I first met Molly during her awesome Cumberland Island tour; so I knew I'd done well by booking a 2nd tour for the next day. Knowledgeable, interesting, willing to answer all questions, and altogether enjoyable to be around!
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Veronique
Apr 7, 2023
Rich in history and human interest - Informative and fascinating, with great historical context interlaced with stories about real people from St. Mary’s. A great way to enjoy this lovely place even more. Molly is a great guide. The dogs loved it too!
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Beth0928
Feb 16, 2023
Must Do While in St Mary’s - Molly is an amazing tour guide, she weaves many interesting stories backed up by facts. After her tour we felt we knew the area and much of the history behind this small quaint town. A tour not to be missed!
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424cynthiaz
Oct 26, 2022
Very interesting - I have been to St. Mary's several times, but had no idea all the interesting history surrounding this area! The guide was very personable (I felt like old friends by the end of the tour) & she was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this event.
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Healthytoo
Oct 4, 2022
Don’t miss this experience! - Our group of 11 thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Molly was extremely knowledgeable, informative and made the history of St Mary’s interesting. Time flew by. We hope to return and do other tours she offers.
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Departure06559458893
Jul 21, 2022
Molly is phenomenal! - Molly is a phenomenal guide. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history, personalities, architecture, and even the flora and fauna of this very interesting town. I had no idea that there was so much to see and learn about St Mary’s. I highly recommend this tour and hope she will expand her tours to Cumberland Island.
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