Title: Visit Townsend: Best of Townsend Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Townsend-Hotels.d166964.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Townsend-Vacation-Rentals.d166964.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Townsend](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Townsend.d166964.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Townsend Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Townsend.d166964.Car-Rental-Guide)[Townsend Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Townsend.d166964.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Townsend ## Travel Guide ![Dating to the 1790's this was the home of Major Pierce Butler, an Officer of the American Revolution and one of the men who drafted the US Constitution. It was a thriving rice plantation until the end of the Civil War. . The house that is visible behind the rice mill chimney was built in 1927 by Colonel TL Huston. He was Half owner of the NY Yankees and hosted many professional ball players here, including Babe Ruth. The entire island is now part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/95181/53b8fa57-cdac-4792-8a66-b39b3e79a117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fort Pulaski National Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/d1b674d9-bac9-4b91-9c8d-0679aa841bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/8ca6de2f-52da-40f6-b721-6d901f38fc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal Georgia which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057958/0837870c-2713-4c70-9727-e96afa2cb4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Townsend Things to do - Townsend Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Townsend ![Southernlodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124330000/124326400/124326318/9233815d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southernlodge 2208 Georgia 57 Townsend GA CA $70 CA $86 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Eulonia Park is located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=124326318&PinnedHotelID=124326318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=166964) ![The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/171100/171069/341077b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort 201 Arnold Rd St. Simons Island GA CA $297 CA $404 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Beautiful location. Very friendly staff. Our visit was short, but we will definitely be back Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=171069&PinnedHotelID=171069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=166964) ![Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1367200/1367198/w3840h2556x0y4-01951b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn 4564 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill GA CA $154 CA $185 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Richmond Hill. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 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