A trip to the Golden Isles may include several of the area’s popular outdoor activities, such as golfing, kayaking, boating, camping, fishing, sailing, and swimming. But sometimes visitors and locals like a break from the outdoors. With numerous options when it comes to both indoor and outdoor fun here in Coastal Georgia, people of any age can always find something new in the Golden Isles.
1. Visit a Local History Museum
The museums that the Golden Isles offer are not only great ways to have fun indoors, but they are also valuable learning experiences for visitors both young and young at heart.
Bring the whole family along and explore the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, the Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, the World War II Home Front Museum, and the Mosaic Museum on Jekyll Island.
2. Check out local shops
If you love to shop, the Golden Isles is a great place for it. With an array of shopping districts featuring quaint boutiques, antique shops, and popular retail stores, there is something for all types of shoppers.
The shopping locations on St. Simons Island include Redfern Village, the Pier Village, Retreat Village, and the Shops at Sea Island. Jekyll Island offers locally owned shops in Beach Village, as well as hand-made artesian collections at Pier Road Shops in the Historic District. If you are looking for great choices for shopping in Brunswick, some of your options include the antique stores, galleries and boutiques along Newcastle Street in Historic Downtown Brunswick, Glynn Place Mall, Golden Isles Plaza and Glynn Isles.
3. Create a work of art
If you have a passion for art and creativity that soars, head over to one of our local art studios to make an original piece inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Or, you can always visit a local art gallery like Anderson Fine Art Gallery, Art Trends Gallery, or Artist Annex Gallery.
4. Sample local spirits and brews
Discover Historic Downtown Brunswick and get a taste of locally brewed and distilled spirits. Stop into Silver Bluff Brewing, known and locally loved for their taproom and award-winning craft beer. Sample both year-round and seasonal brews and enjoy nearby food trucks and events. With an outdoor beer garden, TVs displaying sporting events and plenty of craft beers to choose from, Silver Bluff is the perfect hangout spot in Downtown Brunswick. Or, take a tour of Richland Rum Distillery, sample a flight of rum, and take some home as a souvenir!
5. Go Rock Climbing at Brunswick Rocks
Bring the family to Brunswick Rocks located in Historic Downtown Brunswick and test your rock climbing skills! Rock climbing is the perfect indoor activity for when you want to be active and get a sense of adventure, but need a break from the beach! New to the Golden Isles, Brunswick rocks is a nonprofit bouldering gym with a fun and exciting environment where you can enjoy yourself and work on your rock climbing skills at the same time.
6. Swing into Action at the Topgolf Swing Suite
A great indoor activity that the whole family can enjoy while in the Golden Isles is a trip to the Topgolf Swing Suite. Featuring two simulator bays, the Swing Suite offers interactive games like Topgolf target games, Baseball Pitching, Hockey Shots, Quarterback Challenge, Zombie Dodgeball, and Carnival games. Compete with your family and friends of all ages! The suite is open daily and up to eight people can play at once. Make a reservation by calling (912) 638-5856.
7. Play Arcade Games at Pinball Palace
Test your luck by playing arcade games at Pinball Palace, one of the largest arcades in the southeast with over 120 pinball machines and classic arcade games! Play games like Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Tron, and more! Smaller children can even enjoy a huge bounce house. You can also play air hockey, bubble hockey and Foosball. All games are free with your paid admission.
8. Cut Loose at Flipzone Trampoline Park
Gather your friends and family and get ready to show off your best flips and tricks at Flipzone Trampoline Park! Get out all your energy and cut loose as you spend the day jumping on thousands of square feet of indoor trampolines and discovering other exciting attractions. You and your group will have a blast!
9. Enjoy a Tea Tasting at Biron Tea Factory & Tasting Room
Come and check out the factory where Biron Tea makes and manufactures their artisan and small batch teas! Biron Tea Factory & Tasting Room offers tea tastings, where you can taste several different teas and learn what makes them so special. You'll also get a glimpse into how the tea is made and packed. This unique indoor experience is great for groups on a rainy day!
10. Embark on a Breakout Adventure Escape Room
You and your group will love the challenge of an exhilarating escape room at Breakout Adventure. Every twist and turn leads to an immersive experience of puzzles, mysteries, and challenges. You'll be put to the ultimate test as you race against the clock to solve clues and unlock the secrets hidden within.
11. Spend a Day at the Theatre
Local theatre is an important part of the community in the Golden Isles and in the upcoming months, there are some spectacular performances that you will not want to miss. Seeing a live performance on the stage of The Historic Ritz Theatre in Historic Downtown Brunswick is an experience like no other.
There are also several different ways that you can view movies on the big screen in the Golden Isles. If you’re interested in seeing currently released movies, then take a trip of one of our two Golden Isles movie theatres. If foreign and independent films are more your style, be sure to check out The Literary Guild of St. Simons which presents a series of films, free to the public, several times a month. Glynn County Parks and Recreation also screen family-friendly movies throughout the year.
You also may enjoy sounds by the sea, a summer concert series that features five wonderful concerts by top local and regional musicians. The concerts take place from 7:00pm-9:00pm on select Sundays in Neptune Park, near Pier Village and the casino theater building.
Head to our events page to look for live performance schedules, movie dates and times.