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Waycross
RESTAURANTS
& HOTELS
Golf at The Lakes
Visitors to Waycross
and the Okefenokee
Explore Waycross
Swamp have numerous
opportunities for
in Southeast Georgia
Enjoy 18 rounds on a beautiful coastal Georgia
a comfortable and
championship golf course with undulating greens,
enjoyable stay at
gentle, links-style mounds, three large lakes and native
one of our many
sand. The Lakes championship 18-hole golf course
conveniently
features a clubhouse, golf pro, and junior/senior rates.
located hotels.
'ALL ABOARD
CALL FOR A TEE TIME!
THE OLD NINE'
restored 1912
Baldwin Steam
locomotive
ATV/UTV &
'HILLIARD
Explore the wonders of the world of trees in
HOUSE'
HAVE SOME FUN!
our museum and learning center. Experience
Enjoy dining in Waycross,
oldest standing
mankind's relationship with the forest and its
where you’ll find a wide
home in Ware
variety of your favorite
trees, which date to 10,000 B.C. Exhibits include
Enjoy miles of ATV/UTV trails on the 500-acre
County cr. 1830
American Forests, the Okefenokee Swamp
foods, from local cafes to
Fat Daddy's ATV Park along the beautiful Satilla
elegant cuisine at locally
Room, and The Forest Industry Impact.
River in Waycross, Georgia, or simply enjoy a
owned establishments
day relaxing on the river bank, or spend the
as well as your favorite
• Fenced Outdoor
• Home to Stuckey,
night at one of our primitive camping sites.
View the fascinating cultural exhibits, art and local
national chains. We have
Play Area
the Mummified Dog
Photo Credit: ExploreGeorgia.org
history on display at the the Okefenokee Heritage
all the southern comfort
• Forestry & Wildlife
• Early Wooden
KIDS 8 AND UNDER ARE FREE
food you love, and nearly every type of offering
Center, seeking to promote an appreciation of the
Exhibits
Fire Tower
(UNLESS OPERATING THEIR OWN MACHINE.)
from tasty seafood to tempting Thai, Sushi,
arts and an increased understanding of history
NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR CAMPING!
• Talking Tree
• Interactive Bird House
and development of the Okefenokee region.
BBQ, Mexican, Italian, pizzerias and more.
(912) 285-4056
(912) 614-7890
(912) 285-4260
(912) 285-4056
WAYCROSSTOURISM.COM
SOUTHERNFORESTWORLD.COM
OKEFENOKEEHERITAGECENTER.ORG
OBEDIAHSOKEFENOKEVENT.COM
GASTATEPARKS.ORG/THELAKES
FATDADDYSATVPARK.COM
Explore
WAYCROSS CONVENTION
OKEFENOKEE (912) 614-2719 BRING YOUR Arts and History! The past and present of forestry
NATIONAL WILDLIFE & VISITORS BUREAU
REFUGE 417 Pendleton Street
Waycross, GA 31501
tourism@waycrossga.com WAYCROSS
(912) 287-2969
WaycrossTourism.com
Take a break and the
Immerse Yourself in the
Experience Primordial World of the Swamp in nature OKEFENOKEE THE LAKES AT
LAURA S. WALKER
SWAMP PARK
the 5700 Okefenokee 5500 Laura Walker Rd.
Beauty Swamp Park Rd. Waycross, GA 31503
Waycross, GA 31503
of the OKEFENOKEE OKEFENOKEE
HERITAGE CENTER
Swamp NATIONAL WILDLIFE 1460 N. Augusta Ave.
REFUGE WITH
Waycross, GA 31503
OKEFENOKEE
ADVENTURES SOUTHERN
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 2700 Suwannee Canal Rd. FOREST WORLD
conserves the unique qualities of the Okefenokee Folkston, GA 31537 1440 N. Augusta Ave.
Swamp for future generations to enjoy. Waycross, GA 31503
STEPHEN C. FOSTER
View interpretive exhibits, walk nature STATE PARK FAT DADDY’S
trails, or take a trip along the Swamp This remote park is a 17515 GA-177 ATV PARK
Island drive by bike or car. Explore primary entrance to the Fargo, GA 31631 5721 Alma Hwy.
the mirrored black waters on legendary Okefenokee Swamp. Waycross, GA 31503
a boat tour, or rent or bring Paddlers and photographers will Located near the northern edge LAURA S. WALKER
LAND OF THE your own kayak or canoe. enjoy breathtaking scenery and of the Okefenokee Swamp, STATE PARK THE RINK & RITCH'S
BOWLING ALLEY
5653 Laura Walker Rd.
TREMBLING EARTH BY PERMIT ONLY! Experience abundant wildlife. Stargazers will Laura S. Walker State Park is home Waycross, GA 31503 3800 Memorial Dr.
of many fascinating creatures and
appreciate the particularly dark
the canoe camping trip of a sky. Same-day reservations are plants with plenty to do and see. Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 387-4393
Explore this beautifully preserved lifetime in the backcountry recommended for guided boat
segment of the Okefenokee Swamp. wilderness of the Swamp interior. tours. Ask about our sunset • Championship Golf Course
Enjoy wilderness boardwalks across lily and night tours. Rent canoes, at The Lakes
pad and cypress-filled waters or a guided kayaks or Jon boats for further • Cottages, Cabins & Camping
boat tour into the heart of the swamp. exploration, including a trip to • Kayak, Boat & Bike Rentals
Board the swamp railroad, check out live historic Billy’s Island. Make time • Sand Beach, Lake & Boat Ramp
wildlife shows, visit a pioneer homestead and for fishing by staying overnight • Wildlife Observation
experience what was here when America began. in a cabin or campsite. • Playground, Boardwalk and more!
Photo Credit: Jay Blanton
OKESWAMP.ORG FWS.GOV/REFUGE/OKEFENOKEE (912) 637-5274 (912) 287-4900 VISITTHESWAMP.COM
DISCOUNTS & COUPONS AVAILABLE! OKEFENOKEEADVENTURES.COM GASTATEPARKS.ORG/STEPHENCFOSTER GASTATEPARKS.ORG/LAURASWALKER WAYCROSSTOURISM.COM