Getting to know beautiful Old Town Brunswick

One of the joys of spending October in Brunswick, Georgia is exploring the revitalized Old Town clustered near the East River with its active shipping port. Like Savannah, pocket parks are tucked in each of the neighborhoods dating back to the 1800’s. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe, Georgia’s founding father, was a champion of the common man. The green spaces with their towering live oaks, statuary, fountains and benches offered a cool, inviting gathering spot for after-work activities. They still do. The homes vary in size and architectural detail. Fancy gabled peaks with stained glass windows and shingle details are found in both the Victorian and Craftsman Bungalow design. Mingling in some of the blocks are the smaller and simpler shot-gun homes reminiscent of New Orleans. Following a sign pointing down Albany Street, we discovered the Lover’s Oak, a tree that has survived since the birth of our nation.