Short answer
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site is a state historic site in Glynn County, near Brunswick. Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $8.75 for adults. Checked on its official page.
A former rice plantation and dairy with seven 19th-century buildings, live oaks hung with moss, remnants of rice levees and a four-mile nature trail. The house is shown on hourly guided tours.
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Hourly plantation tours offered, last tour at 4 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $8.75; Seniors (62+): $6.50; Youth (6–17): $5.50; Children (under 6): $2.25; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 5556 U.S. Highway 17 N, Brunswick, GA 31525
- County: Glynn (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.30488, -81.46038 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 912-264-7333
- Official page: gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfieldPlantation
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-264-7333) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Museum & Film; Visitor Center; Gift Shop; Picnic Area; Bus Parking.
Things to do: Film; Field Trips; Nature Trail — 4 miles; Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail; Picnicking; Guided House Tour.
Events coming up near Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
- Oct 23 – Oct 24: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island (about 17 miles away, free)
- Nov 11: Kingsland Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, Kingsland (about 37 miles away, free)
- Nov 20 – Nov 21: Kingsland Catfish Festival, Kingsland (about 37 miles away, free)
- Nov 28 – Dec 24: December Nights and Holiday Lights, Savannah (about 49 miles away)
- Dec 5: Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup, Jekyll Island (about 17 miles away)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Fort King George State Historic Site (state historic site, McIntosh County), about 5 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 13 miles away
- Crooked River State Park (state park, Camden County), about 32 miles away
- Fort Morris State Historic Site (state historic site, Liberty County), about 34 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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