Brunswick is a small port city with easy access to the nearby beaches of the Golden Isles.

The layout of the Old Town Brunswick Historic District is inspired by the grids and squares of Savannah, Georgia.

The accommodations are affordable, the seafood is fresh, and the small-town atmosphere is nothing short of charming.

Many travelers headed for the beaches, golf courses, and award-winning resorts of the Golden Isles treat Brunswick as little more than a staging post. Maybe they’ll stop for gas or snacks before leaving the mainland for St. Simons Island , Jekyll Island , Sea Island , or Little St. Simons Island . But the historic port city, defined by its moss-draped squares and vibrant food scene, has its own appeal.

With a grid-style layout inspired by Savannah’s famous squares, the Brunswick Old Town Historic District invites travelers to linger. Here, towering oak trees frame Victorian-era buildings, and locally owned eateries serve up fresh-from-the-dock Georgia shrimp.…