Local Area

Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia

The town of Darien, Georgia is located along Georgia's scenic coast, just off I-95. The town is roughly halfway between Savannah and Brunswick. As the second-oldest planned city in Georgia, this McIntosh County town has a unique blend of historic and natural beauty. Darien offers much to families, businesses, and nascent industries/markets.

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Local information about Georgia's Bryan County.

 

Richmond Hill, Georgia offers visitors dining in many unique restaurants, historical views of life during the Civil War and the Henry Ford Era, outdoor activities along the marsh and inland coastal waterways, golfing, boating, fishing, diving, and other recreational sports and antique and gift shopping. It is less than 30 minutes to downtown Savannah.

Bryan County's city of Richmond Hill is a rapidly growing coastal residential community. The public schools are ranked among the top in the state. Richmond Hill has great saltwater and freshwater fishing facilities, an abundance of hunting areas, and a year-round climate to match. There are two marinas with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean. The area also has many historical tourist attractions.

Fort McAllister Historic Park is located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah. This park is the home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. This park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. The park's Civil War museum features an interior designed to resemble a bombproof, containing exhibits, artifacts and gift shop.

Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding Trail in Richmond Hill's Richmond Hill J.F. Gregory Park. The area is dominated by a 300-acre rice field that predates the Civil War. The park is ideal for picnics, sports activities, canoeing, birding, fishing, hiking, a leisure stroll, or a gathering under our cover pavilion.

Waterford Landing Golf Club is located in Bryan County, Georgia just a short drive off of Interstate 95 at Exit 87, Waterford Landing is nestled quietly on the winding Jerico River just south of Richmond Hill. Waterford Landing Golf Club is a semi-private 18 hole, par 71 country club. Enjoy the Pro Shop and fully equipped Bar and Grill.

The City of Savannah, GA is only an hour's drive from The Bluffs at Richmond Hill and has something for everyone — from historic downtown inns to the ultimate burger and fries. Whether you’re looking for laid-back luxury or seeing and doing as much as possible, Savannah Georgia is just the right speed for singles, couples and families.bring the family or spend a quiet morning watching birds.

Tybee Island is a 20 minute drive east of Savannah, Georgia. There are miles of beach; forts and museums and a great old lighthouse; endangered birds and other animal species; kayaks and bikes to rent (along with all kinds of hotels, motels, cottage and condo rentals too). Local galleries, shops and restaurants offer changes of pace and taste. And, of course, historic Savannah’s nearby.

Hilton Head Island, SC is just over an hour away from Richmond Hill, GA and makes a great day trip! It is known as the most family-friendly destination in the world. Offering an assortment of outdoor excursions and also named as one of the top ten family beaches in the country, the Island is the perfect selection for a family vacation or getaway.

 

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