Mar 07 2008
Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum
Tybee Island Lighthouse Click here for YouTube view.
This two-for-one ticket admits you to Georgia’s oldest and tallest Lighthouse and the Tybee Island Museum.
First, climb the 178 steps to the top of the Lighthouse for a spectacular view of the Atlantic. Visit the Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage and hear about life in the early days of Tybee and Georgia. Stroll the grounds and learn about how the Lighthouse served as a beacon of hope for many sailors and boaters and how it still operates that way for modern times.
Second, go across the street to the Ft. Screven ruins which now house the Tybee Island Museum. See artifacts and displays explaining Tybee’s history and development through the centuries. Climb to the top and view the Atlantic. Hear about Ft. Screven and its importance at the turn of the 20th century.
Location: 30 Meddin Drive; Hours: Closed Tues., Mon-Sun. 9-5:15 museum, 9-5:30 Lighthouse. Admission: $6 adults (ages 18-61), $5 children and Seniors over 61. Gift shop at both buildings. www.tybeelighthouse.org
This is a must-see for Tybee visitors. The Lighthouse buildings and grounds have been recently renovated and the Keeper’s Cottage does a nice job of showing life in the early 1900’s. The Museum is housed in old Ft. Screven and has an atmosphere kids will particularly enjoy with a pirate flair. The views from both places are spectacular.
The Lighthouse gift shop is particularly nice with high-quality items and T-shirts.