Although Cumberland Island isn't considered one of Georgia's "Golden
Isles," its exquisite natural beauty ranks it among some of the world's
most prized natural treasures.
Accessible only by boat, this prized treasure of natural beauty was
once the home of the Carnegie Family where their illustrious Dungeness
Mansion now stands in ruins. It was here where the Carnegies held
extravagant galas to entertain their high society guests such as the
Vanderbilts and the Duponts who would often frequent the island.
Decades later, the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and his fiancee Carolyn
Bessette chose to have their secret wedding amidst the grandeur and
natural beauty of this majestic isle.
Most of the island is a National Park and visitors to the island are
expected to adhere to its stringent restrictions and regulations.
Although the restrictions may seem cumbersome at times, they have been
instrumental in keeping the island the natural unspoiled treasure it is
today.
To find out more about the island and its visitation regulations,
contact the Cumberland Island National Seashore at 912-882-4336.
The Greyfield Inn, a turn of the century mansion, located on Cumberland
Island , can also answer any questions you may have. The Greyfield Inn
can be reached at either 1-800-717-0821 or 904-261-6408. If you contact
the Inn, you may want to inquire about their elegant guest
accommodations and gourmet dining facilities as well as the various
activities they provide such as birding, shelling, biking, fishing and
swimming, just to name a few.
For more information about Cumberland Island and the Golden Isles area visit www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/directoryMain.
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