Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in St. Marys February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [St. Marys Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys.dx55979)[Hotels in St. Marys](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Hotels.d55979.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to St. Marys](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-St-Marys.d55979.Travel-Guide-Flights)[St. Marys Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-St-Marys.d55979.Car-Hire-Guide)[St. Marys Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys.d55979.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in St. Marys, GA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit St. Marys Types of activities [St. Marys travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys.dx55979) ![Washed ashore sea star. #travel #seastar #beach #welovetoexplore https://www.facebook.com/welovetoexplore/timeline/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1422777599&hash=3585313150704558958&pagefilter=3 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55979/55aa7730-ea19-436e-9a66-e63afa120c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washed ashore sea star. #travel #seastar #beach #welovetoexplore https://www.facebook.com/welovetoexplore/timeline/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1422777599&hash=3585313150704558958&pagefilter=3 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55979/55aa7730-ea19-436e-9a66-e63afa120c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quaint town near the Golden Isles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55979/bd3ef292-0507-45c1-84ee-0ee740d9c1e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters. In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866. In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island. The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/f42bbc67-944b-4b08-ac29-c0ed4482c363.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters. In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866. In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island. The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/da822be8-9e4e-4836-b8eb-eb9095b8741d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## St. Marys Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that St. Marys has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to St. Marys, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to St. Marys with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in St. Marys St. Marys is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in St. Marys, and make it a breeze to explore St. Marys and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in St. Marys to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to St. Marys, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in St. Marys | Number of things to do | 16 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour](/things-to-do/st-marys-murder-mayhem-and-martinis-walking-tour.a45391227.activity-details): £18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.activity-details)[Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek](/things-to-do/amelia-island-guided-kayak-tour-of-lofton-creek.a2056096.activity-details)[Eight Flags Road Tour](/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details)[Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details)[City centre Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-fernandina-historical-walking-tours.a1359874.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.activity-details)[Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek](/things-to-do/amelia-island-guided-kayak-tour-of-lofton-creek.a2056096.activity-details)[Eight Flags Road Tour](/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details)[Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details)[City centre Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-fernandina-historical-walking-tours.a1359874.activity-details) | | With kids | [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.activity-details)[Eight Flags Road Tour](/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details)[Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details)[City centre Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-fernandina-historical-walking-tours.a1359874.activity-details)[Lofton Creek Kayaking Trip with Professional Guide](/things-to-do/lofton-creek-kayaking-trip-with-professional-guide.a2044888.activity-details) | ## What to do in St. Marys --- ### Popular places to visit ![USA, Georgia, Cumberland Island National Seashore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561892267/ad691687-fe9a-45c5-b8a8-7b4575cae5d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center After visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Marys. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cumberland-Island-National-Seashore-Visitor-Center-St-Marys.d553248621561892267.Attraction) ![Night scene of the ferry to Cumberland Island and the waterfront in St Marys, Georgia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561892268/f42ca584-9482-4f49-9289-2a42733bb343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cumberland Island Ferry Explore the waterfront in St. Marys with a trip to Cumberland Island Ferry. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cumberland-Island-Ferry-St-Marys.d553248621561892268.Attraction) ![Plum Orchard Mansion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654642/5e4b7211-7484-44e3-8f26-b448be1899b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plum Orchard Mansion You can spend time exploring the galleries in Plum Orchard Mansion during your travels in Cumberland Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plum-Orchard-Mansion-Cumberland-Island.d553248621532654642.Attraction) ![A lovely place to sit and watch the world go by.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55979/26b68bb8-45d9-4d41-8a7f-c5954f03542c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Howard Gilman Waterfront Park Howard Gilman Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in St. Marys, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Howard-Gilman-Waterfront-Park-St-Marys.d949933236315045888.Attraction) #### St. Marys Welcome Center After visiting St. Marys Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Marys. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Welcome-Center-St-Marys.d553248621561883870.Attraction) #### St. Marys Submarine Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at St. Marys Submarine Museum during your trip to St. Marys. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Submarine-Museum-St-Marys.d553248621561892266.Attraction) #### Club at Osprey Cove Enjoy a round of golf in St. Marys at Club at Osprey Cove. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Club-At-Osprey-Cove-St-Marys.d553248621532654162.Attraction) #### St. Marys Railroad Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Marys Railroad Museum during your trip to St. Marys. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Railroad-Museum-St-Marys.d553248621561883873.Attraction) #### Georgia Visitor Information Center - Valdosta After visiting Georgia Visitor Information Center - Valdosta, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Marys. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgia-Visitor-Information-Center-Valdosta-St-Marys.d553248621561883871.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from St. Marys ![Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island, largest of Georgia's Golden Isles, is managed by National Park Service. Dungeness Mansion ruins once owned by Carnegie Family, ruined by fire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6723/049dc52a-48d5-4f37-bc0d-39625fd93c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kingsland ![EA9H2R View of Fernandina Beach Marina, Amelia Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7156/2055b7d4-82aa-4f5c-8d93-ce34e447574f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fernandina Beach ![Friendship Park which includes night scenes, a city and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069301/1b9e408c-faf6-430b-a69e-9a8902cc95a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jacksonville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is St. Marys worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in St. Marys? ### What is the top tourist attraction in St. Marys? ### Is three days enough to stay in St. Marys? ### What are some activities to do in St. Marys with kids? > - [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.activity-details) > - [Eight Flags Road Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details) > - [Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details) > - [City centre Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-centre-fernandina-historical-walking-tours.a1359874.activity-details) > - [Lofton Creek Kayaking Trip with Professional Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lofton-creek-kayaking-trip-with-professional-guide.a2044888.activity-details) ### What to do in St. Marys for adults? ### Are there free things to do in St. Marys? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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