According to a new report by WorldAtlas, a coastal Georgia town is officially one of the prettiest towns in the United States. From its deliciously famous food to interesting cultural events and natural beauty, there are so many wonderful reasons to take the short drive down to the coast to check out Brunswick, Georgia! Keep scrolling for all the details.
The ‘Shrimp Capital of the World’
Brunswick, Georgia is known by many as the ‘Shrimp Capital of the World’ due to its delicious seafood industry. With access to the coast, Brunswick is full of restaurants serving super fresh seafood: from shrimp to crab to fish and beyond!
The ancient Lover’s Oak tree
If you’re looking for some non-food reasons to visit Brunswick, then the natural beauty is another amazing reason! With gorgeous coastal vibes, stunning Spanish moss, beautiful beaches, and more… there’s so much to enjoy in Brunswick!
On top of their gorgeous coastal vibes, Brunswick is home to an ancient oak tree: Lover’s Oak. This nearly 1000-year old tree is reason enough to visit the town. Said to date back to the 12th century, Lover’s Oak’s trunk is approximately 13 feet in diameter and it branches into ten limbs measuring 12 to 30 inches in diameter.
Here’s where you can find it: Prince Street, at Albany StreetBrunswick, GA 31520
125-year old Ritz Theatre
If you’re looking for a little cultural fun, you’ve gotta hit up the Ritz Theatre, the still-functioning Victorian-era theatre that was built in 1899 to house the Grand Opera House, retail establishments, and the general offices of the Brunswick & Birmingham Railroad.
You can learn all about the history of the Ritz on the Golden Isles’ arts and humanities website, here!There are so many fun reasons to pay a visit to Brunswick! But if you still need convincing, check out their tourism website, here!