Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St. Marys Walking Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This St. Marys walking tour presents action-packed stories from the town's 250-year history and includes special access to iconic landmarks, such as the First Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest church buildings in Georgia, and the historic Riverview Hotel, where such names as Rockefeller and Carnegie stayed. Spectacular marsh views are the backdrop for this fascinating walking tour!

What's Included

  • VIP entrance to St. Marys' most iconic sites

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    7 Saint Marys Street West
    St Marys, GA 31558, USA

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    St. Marys Community Market/ St. Marys Waterfront Pavilion

    We begin our tour overlooking the St. Marys River and discuss the many peoples - the British, French, Spanish, and Native Americans - who claimed and fought over this land. We then discuss St. Marys' founding in 1788 in order to protect its citizens against the enemy Spanish in Florida just a stone's throw away.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Riverview Hotel

    Enter the century-old Riverview Hotel, where Rockefellers and Carnegies stayed, to look at a cartoon created by renowned Roy Crane, who stayed at this hotel and drew the people and places he saw while in St. Marys. It is fun to pick out places we will be visiting together on the tour!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Spencer House Inn by Brham

    We admire this iconic pink inn while discussing its history and getting to the bottom of why its porch ceilings are painted blue!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

    Here we discover this building is not what it seems; it originally was the oldest masonry bank in Georgia before it became this quaint Catholic church. Take a peak at its bright, beautiful interior!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Goodbread House

    We spend time in the parlor of this stately Victorian home, admire its elegant antique furnishings, and discuss its history as a boarding house and current Bed & Breakfast. Learn why one of its rooms is named "Lucy and Ricky"!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Archibald Clark House

    Here we discuss action-packed stories associated with the 19th-century owner of this home, Archibald Clark, who was imprisoned during the British attack on St. Marys in the War of 1812 and who housed a fleeing Aaron Burr after his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Find out how you can sleep in the bedroom of a killer here!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    First Presbyterian Church

    Explore the interior of this 1807 church - the oldest in St. Marys and one of the oldest in Georgia - as we discuss how this structure miraculously survived burning by Union troops during the Civil War. And you must hear the story of a horse in the bell tower - you'll never guess who put it there!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Pump and Oak

    Discover why this water pump and oak - both dating from the 1800s - are named in honor of George Washington!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center

    This stately Greek Revival home is a St. Marys icon. Learn how the priest who built it could afford to construct a home larger than his church, and discover a dark secret the home hides to this day!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Christ Episcopal Church

    Enter this historic chapel to take in its quaint Tudor Gothic interior and discover why this 1880s church is not the original one on this site!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Market On the Square

    Dessert's on us! We end here for delicious bites of homemade fudge!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St. Marys Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-307895P1

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    What's Included

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    • VIP entrance to St. Marys' most iconic sites

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).
    • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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