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Spend The Day
Exploring Historic
Downtown Brunswick
Across the bridge Brunswick is laid concerned
out in
Brunswick was founded by group of a formal grid similar to Savannah's, with city
streets and squares still bearing their colonial
names. Docked at the wharf, the array of
shrimp boats are ready to trawl the local
waters—evidence of the area’s rich seafood
industry. Watch the ocean vessels come into
port, see the shrimpers unload at the docks
along Bay Street, and then sample the catch of
the day at one of the fine restaurants. Mary
Ross Waterfront Park and the adjacent
Brunswick Landing Marina play host to a variety
of festivals and events throughout the year.
Historic Downtown Brunswick is enjoying
a renaissance, with the ongoing renovation
and public
restoration of historic buildings and squares. Newcastle Street is anchored on
the south end by Old City Hall (1888) with its
distinctive clock tower. At the north end of
Newcastle Street is the Historic Ritz Theatre.
Built in 1898 as the Grand Opera House, the
Ritz Theatre is Brunswick’s center for quality
exhibits and performances by local, regional,
national and international artists.
In 2004, Signature Squares of
citizens whose purpose was to restore
and preserve the parks and squares within the
city. A stroll down Newcastle Street will introduce
you to these historic greenspaces. Homes
in Old Town, just south of downtown, reflect
a variety of styles dating from 1819, including
Queen Anne, Jacobean, Eastlake, Mansard,
Gothic and Italianate architecture.
The downtown district features a growing
mix of antique shops, specialty shops, art galleries,
theatres and restaurants. Today historic
downtown Brunswick’s “SoGlo” district
(South of Gloucester Street) is a known
hotspot in the Golden Isles for great food,
music, theatre, and art! Among its 19th century
Victorian buildings, visitors and residents
seeking respite for their hearts and souls find
it in this “art-centric” urban landscape.
And, don’t forget FIRST FRIDAYS! Every
month of the year the city stays open and
up late. Take a stroll through our beautiful
downtown district, visit the galleries, shops
and restaurants who will be open late and
serving wine & snacks, and enjoy live
music in the pocket parks.