Darien vacation rentals

Gaelic ghosts in historic Darien

Little Darien, surrounded by the winding courses of the Altamaha River, is a place steeped in history. Its story goes all the way back to the days of English colonization on the Eastern Seaboard, when Gaelic soldiers from Scotland were posted here to establish a fortification to hold back Spanish interests in the region. You can still come face-to-face with the crumbling remains of old warehouses from the 1800s, and see the timber keeps of Fort King George. Darien vacation rentals are also your ticket to pretty Sapelo Island, a land of beaches, wetlands, and elegant ancestral homes.

Sightseeing in and around Darien

Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Darien a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• King and Prince Golf Course (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
• Sea Palms Resort Golf Course (11.9 mi / 19.2 km)
• Mary Ross Waterfront Park (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
• Sea Island Golf Club (16 mi / 25.7 km)
• Waterfront Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
• Altamaha Wildlife Management Area (1.5 mi / 2.3 km)

History on the riverways of Darien

History is the main drawcard of Darien. It's packed with awesome heritage sites and listed National Historic Districts. Loads of locals offer guided tours of the lichen-spotted colonial fortresses, the remains of the downtown depots, and the crumbling sugar mills over on Sapelo Island – each reveal something about another epoch in the town's long past. And once all that's done, you can hit the Altamaha River on kayaks, go fishing in the nearby reserves, cycle your way along the creeks, or do eco excursions through the flooded forests that pepper the coast.

See Georgia in bloom in Darien

Subtropical Georgia and this whole section of the Eastern Seaboard can get pretty darn hot during the summer months from June to August, which is great news if you're seeking out Darien vacation rentals to hit the resorts of Sea Island or walk the inlets of Sapelo Island. If you'd prefer to dodge the high humidity, March to May could just be the perfect choice. You'll find the countryside in full bloom then, and you're likely to get fewer people crowding up the colonial forts.

Exploring the natural features in Darien

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, Darien is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Mary Ross Waterfront Park (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
• East Beach (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
• Neptune Park (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
• Driftwood Beach (18.3 mi / 29.4 km)
• Waterfront Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
• Nanny Goat Beach (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)

Transportation options to and around Darien

Fly into Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles), the closest airport, located 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from the city center.