Lover's Oak
A southern live oak said to be about 900 years old, with thick branches spreading wide. It is a symbol of the city of Brunswick.
Lover's Oak is a southern live oak at the crossing of Albany Street and Prince Street in the Old Town of Brunswick. It is said to be about 900 years old, and its trunk divides into more than ten thick branches. Legend says it was once a meeting place for Native American lovers. Nearby, the Green Marsh overlook offers a view of the salt marsh that the poet Sidney Lanier wrote about. Admission is free. It is a good stop for a few minutes of photos while touring the Old Town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Town Brunswick
- Horton House Historic Site
- St. Simons Pier Village & Neptune Park
- St. Simons Island Lighthouse
- Driftwood Beach
- Jekyll Island Bike Trails & Beaches
- Jekyll Island Club Historic District
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center