I made a fairly big mistake in selecting a hotel after spending the day in Savannah. I decided the Navy Lodge at Kings Bay would be a good spot ($51/night) and we could drive back to Savannah the next day and see more of the history there. But, bad planning, as it is almost 3 hours from Savannnah to the base. We didn't get there until dark and had a heck of a time finding the Lodge, but finally settled in and decided to make any decisions after we had a good night's rest. In the AM we talked with a lovely reservation clerk who gave us good info on the area and we decided not to drive back to Savannah, but to visit the small town of St, Mary's. First, we drove around the Sub base and saw what we had missed in the dark the night before. This is a beautiful base, loads of trees and greenery and what appeared to be very nice on-base housing. There is a bike/walking trail all around the base and I walked a short way on it one evening. Only think missing was submarines--never saw one!
We drove off the base and to the city of St Mary's, the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, the largest of the Georgia Coast's barrier islands. The city is situated on the St Mary's River and quaint with white picket fences and historic buildings. Loved the City park along the river and looking out to the Cumberland Island National Seashore. A lovely setting even thought it was hot and humid, which seems to be norm for the area.
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