Townsend, GA

Travel Guide

Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Coastal Georgia
Coastal Georgia which includes heritage elements and interior views
Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn

2.5 out of 5
4564 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill GA
The price is NT$2,277 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$2,277
NT$2,799 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond Hill. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Hot tub was an added bonus after a long car ride. Breakfast was decent.

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn
Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
700 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is NT$2,778 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
NT$2,778
NT$3,324 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was amazing.

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island
Tru By Hilton Brunswick

Tru By Hilton Brunswick

2.5 out of 5
310 Frontage Rd Brunswick, GA 31523 Brunswick GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,938 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
NT$2,938
NT$3,506 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brunswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions James Oglethorpe Monument and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
Great place very clean

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Tru By Hilton Brunswick
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,111 reviews)
The cleanness and the quietness which I needed i would recommend it family and friends I will be booking it again

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (346 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (608 reviews)
Very clean room. Easy check in and check out. Great location.

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

The Sea Gate
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Popular places to visit

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Townsend. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Harris Neck

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harris Neck during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Harris Neck

Smallest Church in America

5/5(5 reviews)

Smallest Church in America is just one of the places to see in South Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Smallest Church in America

Wahoo Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wahoo Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Wahoo Island

Lewis Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lewis Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lewis Island

Cambers Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cambers Island during your travels in Townsend. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Cambers Island

Reviews of Townsend

3.4
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 40%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 10%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Only visited St. Simons Island while passing through the area. Didn't see Townsend.

5/5 - Excellent

SebCam

I enjoyed Eulonia Park Basketball court, surrounded by trees it was a very unique place to shoot some hoops, and only a very short walk to the park from Country Inn :)

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great fishing along the river and coast

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No idea.

3/5 - Okay

Laura

Dont expect anything els than a bed for sleep. But is what you pay

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I was just passing thru.

Cities near Townsend

Wayne County Courthouse

Jesup

Jekyll Island showing flowers and a house

Brunswick

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Eulonia

Dock on Marsh

Shellman Bluff