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In addition to the pleasant weather, Statesboro treats you to a large selection of attractions and activities.
Watch an eagle take flight and say hello to our lime green friend, Monty the Python.
Go and meet a 78-million year old Mosasaur and the famous Vogtle Whale.
Take a walk through the garden and see the cultural and natural history of the
southeastern coastal plain. Statesboro is the kind of place that reveals its secrets
easily, whether to first-time visitors or lifelong locals.
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Blind Willie McTell Trail
The McTell Trail is a quaint, one-mile pathway connecting downtown Statesboro to the campus of Georgia Southern University. The trail begins at Fair Road’s Memorial Park and ends at Triangle Park in the heart of beautiful Downtown Statesboro. The trail consists of 7,415 square yards of architecturally designed asphalt, six varieties of trees, custom-designed benches by the university’s art students, cobra lighting throughout and more. Bike racks, picnic tables, trash receptacles, landscaped islands, raised pedestrian crosswalks and much more! The McTell Trail allows visitors and locals alike to walk and picnic during their lunch hour or perhaps to cycle safely without using city streets. For information, call
912-489-1869 or 1-800-568-3301
See interactive map for trail! |
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Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
Centered on an early 20th century farmstead, the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden offers visitors a unique view of the cultural and natural heritage of the southeastern coastal plain, an area rich in unique and endangered plants. The Garden’s nearly 11-acre site, located in the middle of the growing city of Statesboro, includes:
- Walking Woodland Trails
- Bland Cottage Visitor Center and Gift Shop
- Heritage Garden with Rose Arbor
- Children's Vegetable Garden
- Camellia Garden
- Native Plant Landscape Garden
- Native Azalea Collection and Bog Garden
The Garden is located at 1505 Bland Avenue off of Fair Road
(Hwy. 67). Hours of operation: Magnolia Gates are open daily 9 a.m. to dusk, Bland Cottage is open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission is FREE. For more information call 912-871-1149 or go to http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/garden. |
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Georgia Southern University Museum
Meet the Mosasaur and the famous Vogtle Whale in the Hall of Natural History, and Be a Paleontologist in a children's interactive area that will entertain all. Five changing exhibits and a selection of national traveling exhibits, including this year's Spacing Out! are showcased each year at the Museum. Spend time investigating our:
- 78- million year old, 26- foot long, fossil skeleton of a Mosasaur
- Georgiacetus Vogtlensis, the oldest whale fossil found in North America
- Kids' interactive area; Be a Paleontologist
- Skeletons from modern vertebrates, including shark jaws, a sawfish bill, and a complete bottle-nosed dolphin
- Gallery 2 changing exhibits featuring hands-on educational fun for all ages, such as Paper Packaging: the Secret Lives of Boxes and Bags; Bubbles; digNubia: Exploring the Science of Archaeology; Games: the Work of Play; and much more
The Georgia Southern Museum is located in the heart of campus on Sweetheart Circle (off of Hwy. 301). Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is FREE. Easy visitor parking at front door. For more information call 912-681-5444 or go to http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum/exhibits/archives.html |
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Georgia Southern University Wildlife Education Center and the Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center
Watch the eagles take flight, touch our lime-green friend, Monty the Python, or explore the different habitats of raptors, reptiles and mammals at the Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center. With more than five acres featuring diverse habitats and species, an amphitheater and an indoor classroom, get ready to take a walk on the wild side! The Center features:
- Numerous resident species of birds of prey including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, kestrels, vultures and more
- Exhibits of reptiles and amphibians such as alligators, turtles, tortoises, rattlesnakes, corn snakes, king snakes, boa constrictors, pythons and much more
- Flighted raptor demonstrations, weather permitting
- Self-guided nature walks
- A Children’s Discovery Trail
- A newly remodeled Lecture Hall Classroom
- An Ecology Pavilion
- A 120-seat amphitheater
The Wildlife Center is conveniently located on Georgia Southern University’s campus and directly off Hwy. 301. Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 1-5 p.m. Reptile shows are at 2 p.m. and flighted raptor shows are at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The Center is closed on Sundays. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call 912-681-0831 or go to http://welcome.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife/index.htm |
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Meinhardt Vineyards and Winery
Just outside of the city limits of Statesboro, there’s a hidden treasure, Meinhardt Vineyards and Winery. The first of its kind in Southeast Georgia, it boasts scenic views, sunsets, and award-winning wines. Meinhardt hosts the annual Grape Stomp and Muscadine Festival, where festival attendees can crush grapes themselves and see how muscadine wine is made. Relax and enjoy some of their delicious wine and cheese and experience life at a slow Southern pace with:
- Free Wine Tastings
- Catering
- Weddings and Receptions
- Retreats and Private Parties
- Gift Shop
- Hayrides and more!
Meinhardt Vineyards and Winery is located at 305 Kennedy Pond Rd. off of Hwy. 46. Hours of operation are Wed. and Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed on Sun. On Mon. and Tues., please call ahead. For more information, call 912-839-2458 or go to www.meinhardtvineyards.com. |
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Mill Creek Regional Park
Mill Creek Regional Park is a state-of-the-art park that not only includes a water park but premier baseball, softball, soccer and family recreation facilities that are unmatched in the Southeast. Overall, the Park is complemented by the picturesque lake surrounded by a well-lit and paved walking path. The park and its trails are beautifully landscaped with over 300 hardwood trees.
Mill Creek Regional Park includes:
• 155 Acres of Parkland
• 15 Lighted Baseball/Softball Fields (12 Lighted)
• 7 Soccer/Football Fields (4 Lighted)
• 2 Playgrounds
• 1.25 Mile Walking Trail
• 9 Picnic Pavilions
• 8 Public Restrooms
• 1 Lake
The park is located just off of Hwy 24 and the 301 Bypass. Hours of operation: From sunrise to sunset. The park is open to the public for outdoor recreation. Special events and sporting events are scheduled throughout the year. Admission is FREE. For more information on Mill Creek Regional Park and other park services and locations offered by the Statesboro Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department call (912) 764-5637 or visit them online at http://www.bullochrec.com. |
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Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark
Jump into 768,000 gallons of fun, ride on one of the park’s three wild slides or relax and go with the flow on the Lazy River at Splash in the Boro. Water park enthusiasts will enjoy full amenities of a big city facility on an economical budget. The park includes:
- Three waterslides, two body slides and one inner tube slide
- Zero depth entry Play Pool designed to accommodate a variety of ages with low level water
- Large bucket of water fills and dumps 600 gallons of water onto the play area every three minutes
- 800-ft. Lazy River that encircles the play and leisure pools
- 25-meter lane pool
- 24,000-sq.-ft. heated therapy pool
- Pools open year-round under a portable dome structure
- Full concession stand with seating area
- 19 trained lifeguards on duty at all times
- Men’s/Women’s restrooms with family change area and lockers
- Gift shop and more!
Splash in the Boro Waterpark is conveniently located behind Mill Creek Regional Park off of Hwy. 24 and the 301 Bypass. Summer operations begin in Mid-May and run through Labor Day. Please visit www.splashintheboro.com for exact dates and times.”’ The main waterpark is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Admission varies for groups, children, adults and local citizens. For more information, call 912-489-3000 or go to www.splashintheboro.com. |
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The U.S. National Tick Collection (USNTC)
The U.S. National Tick Collection (USNTC) is the largest tick collection in the world with more than a million specimens including representatives of most of the world's c. 850 species. The collection remains the property of the Smithsonian Institution. The collection is a national treasure that allows tick identifications and related research to be carried out on a worldwide basis. This vital function allows ticks that are medically important or that parasitize livestock or pets (including those that transmit pathogens such as the agents that cause Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) to be distinguished from species having less economic importance. Short tours of the collection can be arranged on Wednesdays between 3.30 and 4:30 p.m. For more information call
912-681-5564 or go to http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu/iap/Tick_collec.htm |
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