St. Simons Island displays a surreal landscape, where inland oak forests draped in Spanish moss give way to expansive beaches and the open sea. But those are just a couple of the reasons why it’s regularly ranked as one of America’s favorite beach towns. The island is rich with history, with many of its important sites preserved and open to the public. Eighteenth-century battle sites and plantations, archaic 200-plus-year-old churches, and colonial forts are just a few of the well-preserved historic attractions on the island. The island is also a wonder for outdoor enthusiasts. It features multiple, perfectly manicured golf courses, nature walks, biking trails, and excellent offshore fishing.