MidWay Retro Retreat

12/11/2025

Near MidWay Retro Retreat, along Georgia's Coast, discover the art of spotting and photographing wild horses.

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Georgia's Wild Horses & Coastal Ruins Road Trip takes you to seven historic places along the Peach State's coast where you can see crumbling ruins...one of them where wild horses frequently graze all around you!Along the way you'll see Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island, where colonial ruins line the river. There's the tabby-built Horton House on Jekyll Island....and then you ferry to Cumberland Island to see the Dungeness Ruins surrounded by wild horses. Fort McAllister near Richmond Hill comes next, showcasing some of the best-preserved Civil War earthworks in the South. On Sapelo Island, Behavior Cemetery offers a look into early Gullah-Geechee history. Harris Neck offers a church and community remnants hidden in a wildlife refuge. And explore Fort Pulaski near Savannah, where battle damage and towering brick walls tell a powerful Civil War story.

📍Dungeness Ruins & Wild Horses (Cumberland Island)
📍Horton House Ruins (Jekyll Island)
📍Fort McAllister (Richmond Hill)
📍Behavior Cemetery (Sapelo Island)
📍Harris Neck Ruins (McIntosh County)
📍Fort Pulaski (Savannah / Tybee Island)
📍Fort Frederica Ruins (St. Simons Island)

11/21/2025

Birders! Stay at MidWay Retro Retreat, near the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.

Coastal Georgia is steeped in human and natural history. Since the first human inhabitants colonized the coast, man and the abundant natural resources found here have been inexorably linked. A visit to one or more sites along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail will provide you with the opportunity to....

07/08/2025

Breaking news: A NEW Buc-ee's location in Brunswick is NOW OPEN, just 33 minutes south on I95. Open 24/6! Buc-ee's

05/12/2025

Here at MidWay Retro Retreat (Midway, Georgia) you'll be a short distance from one of Southern Living's top Southern restaurant choices, Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simon's Island, Georgia.

These are the 2025 South's Best barbecue joints in every state, as voted on by Southern Living readers.

04/24/2025

Nearby! ... An extraordinary SAILING adventure TODAY! 4/24/2015

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4.24.25, Tall Ship Lynx at St Simons Island, Georgia has only two sunset sailings left for this season and one is tonight, the decks are wide open. Grab your coolers and Friends, Pirate's and Privateers.
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978.479.2197.
Sea you on deck.

02/15/2025

The Rad Pad is the spot to enjoy some 80s vibes!

02/12/2025

Indulge in a rejuvenating escape, uncover the hidden gem of Sapelo Island, tee off for some golfing.... It's just a short journey south. cc Sapelo Hammock Golf Club

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Sapelo Island, located 40 miles south of Savannah and 7 miles off the coast of Georgia, is home to the Gullah Geechee (Guale) community, who have lived there for over 400 years. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the island is a cultural treasure, preserving the unique heritage and traditions of its inhabitants. The Gullah Geechee people, descendants of enslaved Africans, have maintained a distinct way of life deeply connected to their history and the island's natural environment.
The Gullah Geechee culture is renowned for its rich oral traditions, music, cuisine, and language, which blends African, European, and Indigenous influences. Life on Sapelo Island is closely tied to the land and sea, with residents relying on fishing, farming, and craftsmanship to sustain their community. Despite challenges such as land encroachment and economic pressures, the Gullah Geechee people have worked tirelessly to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Today, Sapelo Island stands as a symbol of resilience and cultural preservation. Efforts by the Gullah Geechee community to protect their land and traditions have garnered support from historians, activists, and cultural organizations. Visitors to the island have the rare opportunity to engage with this vibrant culture, gaining insight into a legacy that is both historically significant and enduringly vital.

01/29/2025

Enjoy our 80s inspired Rad Pad! A little 80s nostalgia complete with Mrs Pac-Man and 80s pop art!

01/05/2025

Just off the coast of Midway...

On this episode of Georgia Outdoors; explore a Madagascan lemur colony, the oldest known church in Georgia, and discover a looming threat that could put all ...

09/26/2024

Relive the 80s. Play some Mrs Pac-Man while you chillax at the rad-pad

08/29/2024

Nearby hunting and fishing, highlighted on this vintage Georgia map via Georgia Historical Society.

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08/24/2024

How authentic is a trailer retreat in Liberty County, Georgia (where Midway resides)?

Trailer camp in Hinesville, Georgia, occupied by workers from Camp Stewart (now Fort Stewart), Hinesville, Georgia (April 1931)

Photo credit: Jack Delano, 1914-1997, photographer (public domain, LOC.gov)