Georgia Magnolia Midlands Travel Region
Map and
Free Outdoors Activities Information
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Free fun outdoor activities
in the Georgia Magnolia Midlands region include:
 Fish
Farm & Center for Wildlife Education
Lakes
& Boat Landing
Local
Parks - Forests - Gardens - Nature Trail - Vineyards & Winery
Walking
& Driving Tours - Indoors & Outdoors
Please scroll down the page to explore these
free fun activities. |
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Fish
Farm & Center for Wildlife Education |
Center for Wildlife
Education and the Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Raptor Center
Home to many birds of prey and more. Raptor demonstrations and hands-on reptile
programs. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5p.m. June-Aug. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party
Facilities
Phone: 912-681-0831 Address: Georgia Southern
University, Statesboro, GA 30460 |
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Owen and Williams
Fish Farm
Take a tour of the facility where catfish, bream and grass carp are raised to
stock fishing ponds. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 8a.m.-noon. Call for groups.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms
Phone: 478-892-3144 Address: Rt. 5,
Hawkinsville, GA 31036 |
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Lakes
& Boat Landing |
Lake Lindsay Grace
Enjoy fishing, boating and water sports. Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms
Phone: 912-579-6475 Address: 1167 Griffis
Rd., Screven, GA 31560 |
Lake Mayers
Visit this 170-acre lake with fishing, boating, swimming and water sports.
Public beach area, picnic shelters, tables and grills, restrooms available.
Phone: 912-367-8190 Address: US Hwy 341,
Baxley, GA 31513 |
Telfair County Boat
Landing
Enter the beautiful Ocmulgee River at the bridge at Lumber City. Multiple boat
landings available. Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 229-868-6365
Address: Ocmulgee River, US Hwy 341 Bridge at Lumber City, McRae, GA
31055 |
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Local
Parks - Forests - Gardens - Nature Trail - Vineyards & Winery |
A Randall Tuten
Environmental Park
Twenty acres of streams, wetlands and ponds with a floating dock, more than 100
species of trees and an amphitheater. Call for hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-367-7731 Address: US Hwy 15 S.,
Baxley, GA 31513 |
Georgia Southern
Botanical Garden
The gardens surround a turn-of-the-century cottage, now a preserve for plants.
Gardens daily 9a.m.-dusk, cottage Tue.-Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sun. 1-49m. Call for
groups. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-871-1149 Address: 1505 Bland
Ave., Statesboro, GA 30458 |
Georgia Southern
University Museum/ Herty Nature Trail
A 26-foot fossil of a prehistoric Mosasaur and north Americas oldest whale
fossil greet visitors. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2-5p.m. Call for groups.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-681-5444 Address: Southern Dr, Rosenwald
Bldg, Statesboro, GA 30460 |
Guido Gardens/
Evangelistic Association
Guido Gardens. Home to the 24-hour Chapel in the Pines, features a gazebo,
arbors, water attractions, and flora. Tours Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-12p.m., 1-5p.m. Call
for holiday hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-685-2222 Address: 600 N. Lewis
St., Metter, GA 30439 |
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Meinhardt Vineyards
and Winery
Meinhardt produces and sells muscadine wines, cheese, jams and jellies and
offers tours and tastings. Wed.-Thurs. 11a.m.-8p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11p.m.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-339-2458 Address: 305 Kennedy
Pond Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458 |
Moody Forest Natural
Area
In Moody Forest 200- and 300-year-old long leafs grow, as well as 600-year-old
mammoth tupelo cypress and spectacular bluff side forests. Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 912-366-9549 Address: 3553 E. River
Rd., Baxley, GA 31513 |
Towns Bluff Park
Towns Bluff Park and Heritage Center and Bullard Creek WMA have shelters, picnic
tables, restrooms and outdoor grills.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party
Facilities
Phone: 912-375-6611 Address: Hwy. 221 N.,
Hazlehurst, GA 31539 |
Veterans Park
The park, located adjacent to the airport terminal, commemorates servicemen and
women in the armed services. Park open daily dusk-dawn, terminal 8a.m.-6p.m.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-384-1409 Address: Greer Terminal,
Douglas, GA 31533 |
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Walking
& Driving Tours - Indoors & Outdoors |
Claxton Bakery
Millions of pounds of fruitcake are baked and distributed annually by this
world-famous bakery. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-6p.m. Sat. 8:30-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food
Phone: 912-739-3441, 800-841-4211 Address: 203
W Main St., Claxton, GA 30417 |
Vidalia Onion
Factory and Gifts
Stop by for gifts and onion products that will be sure to delight your taste
buds. Harvesting and processing Apr-Jun. Call the Vidalia area CVB for tours.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms
Phone: 912-526-3466, 800-227-6646 Address:
US Hwy 280 E., Vidalia, GA 30474 |
Walking Tour of
Historic Downtown Dublin
A guide may be obtained from the downtown Development Authority, which includes
a map of the downtown area and the history of the older structures.
Phone: 478-272-2560 Address: Downtown
Dublin, GA 31040 |
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Fun Indoor Activity for $1 |
Heritage Station
Museum
Located in the old G&F Railroad depot, it shows the history of the railroad and
local counties. Fine regional art for purchase. Guided tours Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm.
Cost: $1
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 912-389-3461 Address: 219 W.
Ward St., Douglas, 31533 |
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Other
fun Metro Atlanta Georgia Travel
Region Activities include: |
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State Parks
- General Coffee, Gordonia Alatahama and Little Ocmulgee |
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Historic
Sites - Jefferson Davis
Memorial |
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Festivals
and Events |
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Free
Fun Stuff To
Do Indoors |
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For
more information, visit the Georgia
Magnolia Midlands Visitor Centers |
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on the link to download and print the
Georgia
Magnolia Midlands Travel Region Map
for a reference. It is in .pdf format.
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