Discover things to do in Kingsland for the whole family

Less than 15 minutes from historic St. Marys and less than seven miles from the Kings Bay naval base, the Country Inn & Suites in Kingsland provides comfortable accommodations for visitors to southeast Georgia and northeast Florida. Pack a lunch and take off with the kids on a day trip to Okefenokee Swamp, Jekyll Island, or St. Simons Island. If you’re a football fan, the Jacksonville Jaguars play their home games about 45 minutes away. Looking for things to do closer to the hotel? You can shop in downtown Kingsland, hike in Crooked River State Park, or play a few rounds at nearby Laurel Island Links.

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St. Marys Submarine Museum

7.74 mi / 12.46 km from the hotel
The largest museum of its kind in the South, this intriguing museum dedicated to US submarines houses photos, models, and periscopes.

Crooked River State Park

6.9 mi / 11.11 km from the hotel
Surrounded by palmetto trees and oaks draped in Spanish moss, Crooked River is home to numerous coastal-dwelling animals and the ruins of a tabby mill built in 1825.

Cumberland Island National Seashore

7.73 mi / 12.45 km from the hotel
Hop on the ferry at St. Marys for the short ride to Georgia's largest barrier island, which offers acres of protected wilderness and historic sites.

Downtown Brunswick

26.3 mi / 42.33 km from the hotel
Home of Brunswick stew, this port town features plantations, whale-watching trips, ancient oaks, and horseback riding tours.

Historic St. Marys

7.67 mi / 12.34 km from the hotel
The gateway to Cumberland Island, this storied town is home to mansions, submarines, free-roaming horses, and beautiful beaches.

Jekyll Island

24.21 mi / 38.96 km from the hotel
Stroll along 10 miles of natural beaches or find a wealth of activities for the entire family, including horseback riding, golfing, and shopping. You can see native reptiles and marine life at the 4-H Tidelands Nature Center or book a kayak tour.

Laurel Island Links

2.58 mi / 4.15 km from the hotel
Pack up your clubs, head to the coast, and get in 18 holes at this affordable, top-notch course.

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

6.38 mi / 10.26 km from the hotel
This 16,000-acre submarine base is home to US Navy Fleet ballistic missile nuclear submarines.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

27.11 mi / 43.63 km from the hotel
Take a guided boat tour through this famous swamp to snap close-up pictures of alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles.

St. Simons Island

28.31 mi / 45.56 km from the hotel
From dolphin tours to golf, there’s something for everyone at beautiful St. Simons Island. Swim along sandy beaches, browse unique art galleries, and enjoy the island’s natural beauty.