Jekyll Island, the southernmost of the Golden Isles, was once an exclusive winter retreat for some of America's wealthiest families. From 1887 to 1942, the Jekyll Island Club counted among its members such men as J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, Joseph Pulitzer and other industrial and financial leaders of their day. They created a complex that included a grand clubhouse (now the Jekyll Island Club Hotel), a collection of "cottages" and a variety of support structures. Now a National Historic Landmark, the Historic District is open to the public.
Jekyll Island was purchased by the State of Georgia in 1947 and is today a popular year 'round destination for families and business travelers. The island offers a wealth of amenities and activities including 63 holes of golf, tennis, beaches, 20 miles of bike paths, mini-golf, nature tours and Summer Waves waterpark. Jekyll Island retains much of its natural beauty, which is protected by law. There are places, such as the "driftwood beach" on the island's north end and St. Andrews beach on the south end, where you can feel as though you're Robinson Crusoe on your own desert island.
For Lodging, Golf, Dining, Shopping, and all other information, call 877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com .
