Welcome to Jekyll Island Attractions!

There is an incredible diversity to the attractions of Jekyll Island! Dare you pass the gargoyles guarding the entry of the Faith Chapel to enter this structure adorned with beautifully hand-crafted stained glass? One of these gorgeous pieces of history was penned by the famed Tiffany himself. Are you up to the world famous challenge of the nine ocean view holes at t he Jekyll Island Golf Club? Is your imagination grand enough to make you feel like you are living among aristocracy as you stroll by manor-sized Victorian "cottages" once owned by such famous families as the Macys, Rockefellers and Morgans? Can you handle the stomach churning adventure of the wild inner-tube flume ride at Summer Waves Water Park? All of this and more is waiting for you in Jekyll Island attractions.

Faith Chapel
Faith Chapel, a local treasure built in 1904, sits peacefully in a small cul-de-sac in the middle of the National Historical Landmark District. The exterior of the church is a provincial Gothic façade complete with gargoyles guarding the entry. Famous for its tidewater red shingle construction and beautifully hand-crafted stained glass (one panel of which is signed by artist Louis C. Tiffany himself), the Faith Chapel serves as an optimal setting for any wedding or christening. The interior design of the church was specially crafted for the inclusion of electric lighting, which magnificently accentuates the luxurious red carpet, beautiful altarpiece, baptismal font and picturesque stained glass panels. Faith Chapel was built to minister to the aristocracy with Morgans, Astors, and Rockefellers in attendance, but today it serves the nonsecular needs of the whole island community and visitors. It is located at the intersection of Old Plantation Road and Old Schoolhouse Lane.

Horton House Ruins and Brewery Site
The Horton House was built in the 1740s for Maj. William Horton, an aide to Gen. James Oglethorpe - Georgia's founder. The house, now a devastated two-story shell, is the state's oldest extant structure made of tabby - a building material indigenous to coastal Georgia and made from crushed oyster shells, lime, sand and water. The ruins of the oldest brewery in Georgia lie across from the house on Riverview Drive. The brewery, built by Maj. Horton to supply ale to the soldiers and colonists of Fort Frederica, has mostly fallen into DuBignon Creek; but it still draws a multitude of visitors each year. Both sites are open year-round and can be reached at (912) 635-2119.

Jekyll Island Golf Club
The Jekyll Island Golf Club, Georgia's largest public golf resort, consists of four award-winning courses that contain 63 championship holes. The Great Dunes course, built in 1928 by the ambitious Walter Travis, has been world famous since its inception for the challenging nature of its nine ocean view holes. The Pine Lakes and Oleander courses offer intermediate difficulty in a natural setting spotted with beautiful lakes. The Indian Mound course offers a slightly less-challenging and more relaxing afternoon of teeing off in sight of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The Georgia-Florida Invitational, the largest tournament in the Southeast, finds its home at the Jekyll Island Golf Club each October. Please contact the club at (912) 635-2368 for information about membership or daily play fees and availability.

Jekyll Island Miniature Golf
After a long day of exploring the natural and historical landmarks of Jekyll Island, children and adults alike will enjoy the 36 holes at Jekyll Island Miniature Golf. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Jekyll Island Miniature Golf provides all the fun and excitement of an old-fashioned course. Located directly across from the beach on Beachview Drive, the course allows visitors to test their skills at $3.50 per game or $23 for a 10-game pass. Please call (912) 635-2648 for more information.

Jekyll Island Museum and History Center
The Jekyll Island Museum and History Center, a great starting point for any visit to Jekyll Island, offers tours of the Jekyll Island National Historical Landmark District. Its free exhibits trace the history of the island from the early Native American denizens to the modern residents. Numerous displays, artifacts, and audiovisual presentations explain the impact of civilization on the fragile island ecosystem. The museum also contains a gift shop that specializes in books and unique gifts associated with the history of Jekyll Island. Visitors may contact the museum, open daily except for Christmas, at (912) 635-4036.

Jekyll Island National Historical Landmark District
The Jekyll Island National Historical Landmark District showcases a bygone era of extravagance characterized by manor-sized Victorian "cottages" once owned by aristocratic families such as the Morgans, Macys, Rockefellers and Goulds. In the 1880s, a group of privileged industrialists founded the Jekyll Island Clubhouse - which originally accommodated 100 guests - as a centerpiece to their elite winter playground (Jekyll Island). More than 30 original buildings are still open to the public, including the historic clubhouse that stands in the center of the district. Please call the Jekyll Island History Center at (912) 635-4036 for tour information.

Jekyll Island Soccer Complex
Surrounded by Jekyll Island's spectacular beachside dunes, the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex is probably the most well-known soccer venue in the Southeast. The soccer complex - which is famous worldwide for its smooth carpet of Bermuda grass - hosts a multitude of tournaments and camps, including the Nike High School Soccer Tournament of Champions. As the only oceanside soccer complex in Georgia, the complex offers a chance to play a game while enjoying some of the most picturesque vistas in the state. Visitors may contact the center at (912) 635-4080 for scheduling information.

Jekyll Island Tennis Center
The Jekyll Island Tennis Center is comprised of 13 exceptional courts, seven of which are lighted for nighttime play. The United States Tennis Association hosts many tournaments and events on site, including the Jekyll Island Junior Clay Court Championships and the Georgia State Senior Clay Court Championships. Court fees are $14 and $16 per hour for unlit and lighted courts respectively. Tennis lessons and equipment rentals are also offered. Visitors may contact the center, which is located at 400 Captain Wylly Road, at (912) 635-3154.

Summer Waves Water Park
Fun and excitement abound in plenty at the 11-acre Summer Waves Water Park. Offering attractions that please both child and adult alike, Summer Waves will cure those dreadful summertime blues. Whether you're the type that enjoys a peaceful float down a lazy river or a madcapped inner-tube flume ride, you'll have plenty to keep you occupied at Summer Waves. A welcome escape from the sometimes blistering heat of southern Georgia, Summer Waves contains more than a million gallons of refreshing water. Visitors may contact Summer Waves, located on South Riverview Drive, at (912) 635-2074.

Tidelands Nature Center
The Tidelands Nature Center provides visitors with a glimpse of the vast ecology of Jekyll Island. Their exhibits include loggerhead sea turtles, fish, alligators, and other native terrestrial and marine creatures. Children will especially love the interactive exhibits on botany and biology. The nature center also offers nature walks, canoeing, and kayaking. Tidelands Nature Center, located at 100 S. Riverview Drive, is open year-round. Call the center at (912) 635-5032 for more information.

Turtle Walks
The Jekyll Island Turtle Project, a nonprofit group concerned with protecting the endangered loggerhead turtle and its natural habitat, offers turtle walks from June 1 through mid-August. The walks initiate at the Jekyll Island History Center, which shows an entertaining and informative short film produced by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The visitors are then driven to a beach access point where a two-mile walk begins in the hopes of catching a glimpse of a nesting loggerhead. Reservations are required and made at (912) 635-2284.