Cumberland Island
United States · GeorgiaUS
Island in the U.S. state of Georgia
Cumberland Island, in the southeastern United States, is the largest of the Sea Islands of Georgia. The long-staple Sea Island cotton was first grown here by a local family, the Millers, who helped Eli Whitney develop the cotton gin. With its unusual range of wildlife, the island has been declared a National Seashore. Little Cumberland Island is connected to the main island by a marsh.
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- 30.851, -81.448
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island is the kind of destination you find in Georgia, United States. Plan around nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Cumberland Island
Nature in Cumberland Island
(2)The nature shortlist for Cumberland Island: Beaches and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Cumberland Island is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Cumberland Island
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Cumberland Island are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Georgia. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Cumberland Island that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cumberland Island known for?
- Cumberland Island, in Georgia, United States, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Cumberland Island?
- Recorded activities in Cumberland Island include Beaches and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Cumberland Island?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Cumberland Island located?
- Cumberland Island is located in Georgia, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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