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Posted on 12/18/2020 by Beth

Top Winter Adventures in St. Simons Island

Don't let yourself freeze this winter season; instead, find somewhere that features exciting winter activities in a warm climate, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors. St. Simons Island is the perfect location to find all of this and so much more. The winter season is the perfect time of year as most visitors are not traveling allowing you to enjoy the island without the summer crowds. Take a look at how your winter adventure in St. Simons Island can look:

See an Event at the Ritz Theatre

Nothing says winter season better than a live performance at the theatre. St. Simons Island is home to the Ritz Theatre, the area's own opera and theatre house. For years, the Ritz Theatre has been holding live performances for the residents of the Golden Isles. This winter you can catch A Christmas Carol during the month of December. This classic holiday tale is always better live on stage! Peach State Opera's Operatizers will be hitting the stage on January 31st for an afternoon duets and ensembles. Please ensure you are following all COVID-19 mandates during your visit.

Hit the Green

Playing golf in the winter may sound crazy, but when you find out the average daily temperature in St. Simons Island is 69 degrees, you will quickly change your mind. Hit the green during your visit by playing a round or two at the local golf clubs. The King and Price Golf Resort features a full 18-hole terrain where you are surrounded by the beautiful marshes and ancient oak trees. Some visitors have even said they feel like they are playing in Scotland with how beautiful the courses are here!

Visit Historical Sites

St. Simons Island has a variety of historical sites found all across the island for you to explore. Fort Frederica is the local national monument that preserves the remnants of Spanish raids on the island. The Battle of Bloody Marsh and Gully Hole Creek showcase the most infamous of these raids and how they impacted early colonial life. You should be able to visit these sites without crowds during the winter season allowing you to maintain social distancing.

St. Simons Island Is Waiting

As you can see there, is plenty of fun and excitement here on St. Simons Island during the winter season. Our warm temperatures and thrilling activities allow for the best winter adventure. Reserve one of our vacation rentals today so you can enjoy your winter getaway!
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