Brunswick

About 40 miles north of Florida and 80 miles south of South Carolina, Brunswick is situated on an Atlantic Ocean harbor. Oglethorpe Bay, the East River, and the Turtle River encircle Brunswick to its west. There are numerous artistic and cultural events held in Brunswick. The Coastal Symphony of Georgia, which has been performing professionally since 1982, is the most significant performing arts organization. It puts on productions each year at the Memorial Auditorium of Glynn Academy. This group of professional musicians also has a fundraising auxiliary and a Youth Symphony division.

In Brunswick, settlers first began to arrive in 1738. To match its lengthy history, this town has an Old Town Historic District. There are grand examples of the town's civic heritage, including the Victorian-style Old City Hall (1889), the Neoclassical-style Old Glynn County Courthouse, and even the impressive New City Hall, all of which were constructed in the early 1900s. The area also has lovely old homes that exude Southern charm. For a traditional family day out, head to Blythe Island Regional Park, which offers lakes, hiking trails, rivers, and even picnic pavilions, if you feel like getting out of town.

The dish known as Brunswick stew, which has a tomato base and includes various kinds of lima beans, corn, okra, and other vegetables as well as one or more types of meat, is credited to the city. Although chicken, pork, and beef are also frequently used, squirrel or rabbit meat is the main ingredient in most recipes that claim to be authentic. The shrimping industry in Georgia is centered in Brunswick. The city used to be known as "The Shrimp Capital of the World", but production has fallen dramatically in recent years. Nevertheless, the Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival takes place in September on nearby Jekyll Island. The region is the hub of Georgia's crab and oyster industries in addition to shrimping.