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Gear Up For A St. George Island Getaway

By Judy Ray


Discover your next amazing vacation destination. St. George Island is a 22-mile barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast, as per Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce. This isle showcases untainted beaches and St. George Island State Park on its eastern end, making it a favorite vacation spot for many families going on an island vacation. The 2,023-acre state park contains salt wetlands, nine miles of seacoast and forested acres lived in by birds and marine life. The 79-foot St. George Island Lighthouse, the highest structure on the isle, stands in the heart of the island.

Several outdoor activities are waiting in St. George Island. Vacationers can try their hand on fishing, shell hunting, biking, hiking and even swimming. Whether along the coastline or in the remote parts and inlets of the island, visitors can find exciting adventures. With marina and sporting goods stores that abound in the island, it is easy to rent a boat, bike or any equipment of your choice. If you have your own boat, you can bring it on your vacation. Island boat launches and docks can be utilized during your stay. This is a place where pets are welcome. Outfitting stores are even at hand to provide amenities needed by dogs going along with your boat trip.

If you love cultural activities, this is the right spot to go. St. George Island offers two social spots - Sea Oats Art Gallery and St. George Lighthouse. See Oats Art Gallery highlights pieces by community artisans, showcasing oil and watercolor works of art. The collection provides art lesson for grown-ups who want to study acrylic, watercolor or oil painting. The St. George Lighthouse lets vacationers to take a look at its premises and scale its 92 stairs. The lighthouse similarly houses gatherings like artworks fairs and event, art advertising and street entertainers.

You can treat the whole family with the finest seafood in town. The island features around 10 dining places, from reasonably priced chain restaurants to locally-owned bistros. Fishers may prepare their catches of that day or indulge in crisp fish, such as steamed shellfish, prepared at area restaurants. Family-friendly restaurants offer kid-friendly food items like hot dogs, cheese burgers and puddings. Go for restaurants that serve breakfast and/or lunch or offer late-night dinner and entertainment. Restaurants with open-air patios admit diners with dogs and cats; some even giving dogs their own menu.

At St. George Island you always have a home to stay. It offers a few small motels overlooking the beach as well as campsites at St. George Island State Park and more than 650 vacation homes and condos. The majority of these accommodations are pet-friendly as long as animals remain leashed or respond to voice commands. Vacation rental homes come with or without private swimming pools, grills, fish-cleaning areas, children's furniture, tennis courts and state-of-the-art clubhouses. You will surely feel at home in your vacation rental of choice. Discover St. George Island soon!




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