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5.0 / 5 from 12 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 25
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 12 reviews
About this tour
This St. Marys walking tour presents action-packed stories from the town's 250-year history and includes special access to iconic landmarks, such as the First Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest church buildings in Georgia, and the historic Riverview Hotel, where such names as Rockefeller and Carnegie stayed. Spectacular marsh views are the backdrop for this fascinating walking tour!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Where Osborne St. and St. Marys St. meet, there is a wooden waterfront pavilion, the Osborne Street ("Lang") Waterfront Pavilion, over the St. Marys River. We will meet inside that pavilion.
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Itinerary
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- 1
We begin our tour overlooking the St. Marys River and discuss the many peoples - the British, French, Spanish, and Native Americans - who claimed and fought over this land. We then discuss St. Marys' founding in 1788 in order to protect its citizens against the enemy Spanish in Florida just a stone's throw away.(10 min)
- 2
Enter the century-old Riverview Hotel, where Rockefellers and Carnegies stayed, to look at a cartoon created by renowned Roy Crane, who stayed at this hotel and drew the people and places he saw while in St. Marys. It is fun to pick out places we will be visiting together on the tour!(10 min)
- 3
We admire this iconic pink inn while discussing its history and getting to the bottom of why its porch ceilings are painted blue!(5 min)
- 4
Here we discover this building is not what it seems; it originally was the oldest masonry bank in Georgia before it became this quaint Catholic church. Take a peak at its bright, beautiful interior!(5 min)
- 5
We spend time in the parlor of this stately Victorian home, admire its elegant antique furnishings, and discuss its history as a boarding house and current Bed & Breakfast. Learn why one of its rooms is named "Lucy and Ricky"!(10 min)
- 6
Here we discuss action-packed stories associated with the 19th-century owner of this home, Archibald Clark, who was imprisoned during the British attack on St. Marys in the War of 1812 and who housed a fleeing Aaron Burr after his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Find out how you can sleep in the bedroom of a killer here!(10 min)
- 7
Explore the interior of this 1807 church - the oldest in St. Marys and one of the oldest in Georgia - as we discuss how this structure miraculously survived burning by Union troops during the Civil War. And you must hear the story of a horse in the bell tower - you'll never guess who put it there!(10 min)
- 8
Discover why this water pump and oak - both dating from the 1800s - are named in honor of George Washington!(5 min)
- 9
This stately Greek Revival home is a St. Marys icon. Learn how the priest who built it could afford to construct a home larger than his church, and discover a dark secret the home hides to this day!(5 min)
- 10
Enter this historic chapel to take in its quaint Tudor Gothic interior and discover why this 1880s church is not the original one on this site!(10 min)
- 11
Dessert's on us! We end here for delicious bites of homemade fudge!(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- VIP entrance to St. Marys' most iconic sites
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Georgia
- Meeting point
- Where Osborne St. and St. Marys St. meet, there is a wooden waterfront pavilion, the Osborne Street ("Lang") Waterfront Pavilion, over the St. Marys River. We will meet inside that pavilion
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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