Fort Frederica National Monument

Travel | Fort Frederica National Monument

Let's start here: I am OBSESSED with Spanish moss. The trees throughout Fort Frederica National Monument were absolutely stunning. I spent hours walking beneath them, along the water and open grounds. Consider me excited to revisit coastal Georgia.

Top Five Hikes + Places to Explore

• Archaeological Site - self guided tours are welcome year round.

• Bloody Marsh Unit - located on St. Simon's Island at the site of the Battle of Bloody Marsh.

• Museum Area - see artifacts on display, found in and around the designated park area.

• Townsite - the townsite is open for walking around and exploring the old roads. There are no formal trails, simply soft grass paths from previous patrons.

• Key point of interest also include King's Magazine, Soldier's Barracks, Northeast Bastion and walking along the Frederica River.