There is so much to do with the entire family on Georgia’s Coast. Coastal Georgia is more than just the beach, you’ll also find water parks and mini-golf, swamp tours, dolphin watching, and so much more. But, if the beach is what you love, you’ve got several choices.
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Altamaha River Partnership
Baxley, GA
Winding for 137 miles, the great Altamaha River is a wetland wilderness. Crossed only five times by roads and twice by rail lines, the Altamaha's natural beauty is largely undisturbed. The banks of the river, accentuated by a multitude of creeks, sloughs and oxbow lakes, are refuges for alligators, wood ducks and wild turkey.
239 NE Park Ave.
Baxley, GA 31515912-367-7679
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Coastal Georgia Greenway
Savannah, GA
The Coastal Georgia Greenway is a proposed 155-mile stretch of paved cycling and pedestrian pathways connecting South Carolina to Florida as part of the larger East Coast Greenway. Visitors can enjoy alternative transportation access to the natural beauty and historic sites along Georgia's coast. Visit our website for details on completed sections and how you can help "Grow the Greenway."
3601 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31405912-236-2225
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Crooked River State Park
St. Marys, GA
Kids will enjoy ranger programs, mini golf, bike rental, playgrounds and geocaching at Crooked River State Park. A nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and visitors may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds. A nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to coastal Georgia.
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy.
St. Marys, GA 31558912-882-5256
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
St. Marys, GA
Your Cumberland experience includes horses, turtles, hiking, shelling, and more. A glimpse of the Carnegie lifestyle can be imagined by visiting the Dungeness ruins, Plum Orchard, and the full-service Greyfield Inn.
Ferry Departure: 113 West St. Marys St.
St. Marys, GA 31558912-882-4336
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Folkston Funnel
Folkston, GA
Train watchers from all over the world enjoy coming to Folkston's Funnel to watch the near 70 trains a day. You can see six Amtrak trains each day passing through the Funnel, and the Tropicana Juice Train moves from Bradenton, Fla. to Kearney, N.J. five nights a week. Lights, electric outlets, picnic tables and grill are also available for visitors. Open 24/7.
3795 Main St.
Folkston, GA 31537912-496-2536
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Family Fun
Fort McAllister
Richmond Hill, GA
Look for fiddler crabs and raccoons while exploring Fort McAllister's nature trails, and imagine life as a Civil War soldier when touring bunkers. Kayak, canoe and SUP rentals, bike rentals, a playground and geocaching are available.
3894 Fort McAllister Rd.
Richmond Hill, GA 31324912-727-2339
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Fort Morris State Historic Site
Midway, GA
When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their seaport from the British. Soon afterwards, Fort Morris was built on a low bluff on the Medway River. Fort Morris Historic Site tells the story of a Revolutionary War-era fort that once protected a growing U.S. seaport from the British. Visitors can tour a museum, nature trail and fort remains.
2559 Fort Morris Rd.
Midway, GA 31320912-884-5999
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Jekyll Island Boat Tours / Dolphin Tours, Wine Cruises & Private Tours
Jekyll Island, GA
Boat tours of all types departing from the historic Jekyll Wharf including Dolphin Tours, Wine Cruises, Private Group Tours, School Group Shrimping ECO Tours, Book Online
366 N. Riverview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527912-635-3152
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Jepson Center- ArtZeum
Savannah, GA
Home to Savannah’s only indoor, hands-on children's museum space, ArtZeum—a unique, 3,500-square foot interactive gallery for children and families.
207 W York St. Savannah
Savannah, GA 31401912-790-8802
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Laura S. Walker State Park
Waycross, GA
Laura S. Walker State Park offers a variety of family oriented activities, including volleyball, horseshoes, geocaching, biking, hiking, playgrounds and kayaking. An Interpretive Center is filled with displays on local wildlife. Kids will enjoy the lake's boardwalk.
5653 Laura Walker Rd.
Waycross, GA 31503912-287-4900
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Liberty County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hinesville, GA
Come visit us and enjoy kayaking, birding, biking, geocaching and more! This beautiful destination is great for families and adventurers of all ages. Visit Liberty County! The right blend for any excursion.
425 W. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Hinesville, GA 31313912-368-3580
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Midway Museum
Midway, GA
The Midway Museum is the home to a prodigious collection of heirloom furnishing, paintings, artifacts and historical documents as well as genealogical books of reference that many prominent families and their ancestors donated from the 1750s to the 1870s.
491 N. Coastal Hwy.
Midway, GA 31320912-884-5837
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah
Savannah, GA
Explore acres of natural beauty and get face to face with fascinating native wildlife! The center features 175 acres of coastal habitat with a nature trail and live animal exhibits.
711 Sandtown Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410912-395-1500
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Okefenokee Adventures
Folkston, GA
Visitor Services provider inside main entrance to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 7 miles south of Folkston, GA.Guided-interpretive tours, canoe/kayak/bike rentals. Café & gift shop.
4159 Suwanee Canal Rd.
Folkston, GA 31537912-496-7156
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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Folkston, GA
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offers something for everyone. Boating, birdwatching, hiking, cultural and natural history abound. There are many ways to visit the Okefenokee, so plan to spend a day or more exploring one of Georgia's Seven Natural Wonders.
Folkston, GA 31537912-496-7836
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Okefenokee Swamp Park
Waycross, GA
The northern entrance to the "Land of the Trembling Earth" allows you to explore by guided boat, walking and railroad tour. Get a bird's-eye view by climbing a 90-ft. observation tower.
U.S. 1 South
Waycross, GA 31503912-283-0583
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Skidaway Island State Park
Savannah, GA
Skidaway Island State Park rents bicycles and Street Striders to explore paved and natural trails. Six miles of trails throughout the park go through maritime forest, salt marsh, boardwalks and an observation tower. The park is part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Camping and cabins available.
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411912-598-2300
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St. Marys Submarine Museum
St. Marys, GA
Explore the life of a submariner. View a deep-sea diving suit, uniforms, models, and naval memorabilia. Explore the St. Marys River through a working periscope! Open Tuesday-Sunday.
102 W. St. Marys St.
St. Marys, GA 31558912-882-2782
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Three Oaks Farm
Jekyll Island, GA
Three Oaks Farm offers horseback riding on the beach, narrated tours of the Jekyll Island historic district in a horse-drawn carriage, full-service and portable petting zoos, spring break, winter and summer camps, group horsemanship classes, wedding carriage rentals and venues, field trips, romantic carriage rides, afterschool programs, pony rides, birthday parties, and history tours. Please allow us to help you enrich your life with our love of horses and history.
Office Address: 100 Stable Rd.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527912-635-9500