Title: Things to Do in Cumberland Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cumberland Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cumberland-Island.dx183129)[Hotels in Cumberland Island](https://expedia.com/Cumberland-Island-Hotels.d183129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cumberland Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cumberland-Island.d183129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cumberland Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cumberland-Island.d183129.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cumberland Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cumberland-Island.d183129.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cumberland Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cumberland Island Types of activities [Cumberland Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cumberland-Island.dx183129) ![Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/1dfce3d6-4a40-4e95-891f-8049c70bd960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/1dfce3d6-4a40-4e95-891f-8049c70bd960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I really wanted to make this abstract work with the water. Hope it does](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/df12550d-1bd3-4e9a-b1a4-17d8f3873668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dungeness Ruins of Cumberland Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183129/0769d26f-09a7-44b9-a2b8-07001f3a6397.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) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Cumberland Island | Number of things to do | 17 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): $24 | | 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)[Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details)[Downtown Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/downtown-fernandina-historical-walking-tour.a1359874.activity-details)[Eight Flags Road Tour](/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour](/things-to-do/st-marys-murder-mayhem-and-martinis-walking-tour.a45391227.activity-details) | | With kids | [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.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)[Downtown Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/downtown-fernandina-historical-walking-tour.a1359874.activity-details)[Eight Flags Road Tour](/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details)[Golden Years Historical Homes Tour](/things-to-do/golden-years-historical-homes-tour.a51282587.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cumberland Island --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cumberland Island? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cumberland Island ![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 browsing the exhibits at Plum Orchard Mansion during your trip to Cumberland Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Plum-Orchard-Mansion-Georgia.d553248621532654642.Vacation-Attraction) #### First African Baptist Church Find out about the history of Cumberland Island with a stop at First African Baptist Church. Discover the area's museums and shops. [](https://expedia.com/First-African-Baptist-Church-Georgia.d950928956633559040.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cumberland Island ![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 ![Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park in Homosassa Florida USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12113/bc26a4d5-eaaf-4506-b0d5-87f4a136c3cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yulee ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. Marys ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cumberland Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cumberland Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cumberland Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cumberland Island? ### What are some activities to do in Cumberland Island with kids? > - [Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/jekyll-island-dolphin-tours.a3597760.activity-details) > - [Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/amelia-island-floating-tiki-boat-cruise-with-byob-option.a50241445.activity-details) > - [Downtown Fernandina Historical Walking Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/downtown-fernandina-historical-walking-tour.a1359874.activity-details) > - [Eight Flags Road Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/eight-flags-road-tour.a1360562.activity-details) > - [Golden Years Historical Homes Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/golden-years-historical-homes-tour.a51282587.activity-details) ### What to do in Cumberland Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cumberland Island? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on 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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