Statesboro is home to Georgia Southern University, about an hour northwest of Savannah, and most of the best things to do here are on or near campus: a botanic garden, a raptor center with birds of prey up close, a natural history museum and a planetarium. On fall Saturdays the whole town turns out for Eagles football. Here are the best things to do in Statesboro.
- From AtlantaAbout 209 miles, 3 hours 55 minutes without traffic
- From SavannahAbout an hour
- CountyBulloch County (county seat)
- Known forGeorgia Southern University and Eagles football
Top Things to Do in Statesboro
1. Center for Wildlife Education and Raptor Center
Eighteen acres on the Georgia Southern campus with birds of prey up close, live reptile and amphibian exhibits, and a boardwalk through wetland habitat.
2. Georgia Southern Botanic Garden
Nearly 11 acres of woodland trails and gardens, from camellias and native azaleas to a bog garden and a children’s vegetable garden.
3. Georgia Southern Museum
Natural history of the Coastal Plain, from fossils to the region’s native peoples and its turpentine industry.
4. Georgia Southern Planetarium
Public shows during the school year, $5 per person, with monthly astronomy nights and telescope viewing.
5. Eagles football at Paulson Stadium
On fall Saturdays, Georgia Southern football fills the town. Even if you skip the game, the tailgating is a scene.
6. Statesboro Mall
The area’s indoor mall, for shopping on a rainy day.
Events and Seasons
Fall is the liveliest season, with football Saturdays that fill hotels, so check the schedule before you book. Spring is best for the botanic garden’s camellias and azaleas. Campus attractions keep school-year schedules, so call ahead in summer and over breaks.
Nearby and Trip Planning
Statesboro is about an hour from Savannah, so it fits easily into a coast trip. See our Magnolia Midlands libraries list for nearby towns.
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Plan my tripCommon Questions
What is Statesboro, GA known for?
Statesboro is known as the home of Georgia Southern University and its Eagles football team, with a raptor center, botanic garden and museum on campus.
How far is Statesboro from Savannah?
Statesboro is about an hour northwest of Savannah by car.
How much are Georgia Southern Planetarium shows?
Public shows during the school year are $5 per person, and children 3 and under are free.
Sources we checked
Facts on this page were checked against official sources and our own detailed pages. Drive times are from downtown Atlanta (Five Points) using OpenStreetMap routing and do not include traffic. Hours, prices and event dates change, so confirm before you go:
- Georgia Southern University: campus attractions, planetarium, museum
- Visit Statesboro: attractions, events
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