Townsend, GA

Travel Guide

Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Coastal Georgia
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Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

2.5 out of 5
4564 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$95 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond Hill. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,524 reviews)
Staff and and breakfast was great.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn
Jekyll Island Club Resort

Jekyll Island Club Resort

4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA
$211 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$246 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Steeped in history and well preserved. Wonderful, friendly service. Beautiful!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Jekyll Island Club Resort
Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
700 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$106 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean room, and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay and will stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,103 reviews)
Great time with great accommodations

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
Given the unusually cold weather, the floor was quite cold. The bedroom was very dark with no overhead lights, only one lamp. However, nice sized unit with kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Roof Top lounge was closed but on the weekend the restaurant is open on the second floor. The food, service and live ...

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
Very nice. Enjoyed our time here. Good balcony. Close to beach! Covered parking. Elevator. Kitchen utensils sparse. Will come back.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

The Sea Gate
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Popular places to visit

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Townsend. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Harris Neck

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harris Neck during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Harris Neck

Lewis Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lewis Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lewis Island

Smallest Church in America

5/5(5 reviews)

Smallest Church in America is just one of the places to see in South Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Smallest Church in America

Black Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Black Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Black Island

Cambers Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cambers Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Cambers Island

Reviews of Townsend

3.4
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 40%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Only visited St. Simons Island while passing through the area. Didn't see Townsend.

5/5 - Excellent

SebCam

I enjoyed Eulonia Park Basketball court, surrounded by trees it was a very unique place to shoot some hoops, and only a very short walk to the park from Country Inn :)

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great fishing along the river and coast

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No idea.

3/5 - Okay

Laura

Dont expect anything els than a bed for sleep. But is what you pay

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I was just passing thru.

Cities near Townsend

Wayne County Courthouse

Jesup

Aerial view of Fort King George historic site, oldest English fort on the Georgia coast from the 17th century with wooden palisade, gun ports for cannons blue cloudy sky near Darien Georgia USA

Darien

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Sapelo Island

Jekyll Island showing flowers and a house

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