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Stroll through Historic Downtown Waycross, view parks, fountains and restored historical buildings. Visit the Historic YMCA Building built in 1911, home of the Waycross Visitor Center and City Hall.

The Lakes Golf Course was designed by Steve Burnes and features native sand for the many bunkers and waste areas. This coastal Georgia course has three large lakes and is very close to the Okefenokee Swamp. Popular for great course conditions and mild weather.

The YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.

Fort Mountain State Park got its name from an ancient and mystical 855-foot-long rock wall atop the highest point of the mountain. Activities include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, boating, cabin rentals, and mini-golf.

South of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail.

Bass fishing rules this 38,000 acre lake, but every water sport is possible! Pack up the family and find out for yourself!

Located between Atlanta and Athens, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps.

From kayaking to camping, Georgia State Parks offer dozens of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Most activities are free or have a small fee, making it easy to plan an affordable vacation.

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge is a charming destination for a relaxing getaway and offers activities including golf, camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, tennis and more.

This world-class destination garden is just waiting to be discovered. Enjoy 220 acres of artistically landscaped gardens set in Georgia’s rolling hills, surrounded by majestic forest, spring-fed ponds, streams, waterfalls, and bridge crossings.

Red Top Mountain State Park, located on Lake Allatoona, is a great destination for swimming, watersports, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the swimming beach, picnic shelters, and rental cottages and campgrounds.

Rich history dating back to 1000 AD can be discovered at Etowah Indian Mounds. Explore 54 acres of Mississippian primitive culture including earthen mounds, a village site, and more.

Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails allow visitors to enjoy the thick forest and river.

At the base of Blood Mountain, Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves.

Near historic Savannah, trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk and observation tower. Watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and other wildlife.

This southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding. A sand swimming beach is provided.

This remote park is a primary entrance to the legendary Okefenokee Swamp. Paddlers and photographers will enjoy breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Stargazers will appreciate the particularly dark sky.

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. A boardwalk spans the cool water, allowing visitors to look for alligators, turtles and other wildlife. A 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating.

Georgia’s oldest great temple mound, standing 57 feet high, dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. Also offering fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

One of the oldest state parks in the U.S., guests can enjoy wading in Sandy Creek or swimming in McIntosh Lake. A small museum, open seasonally, highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history.

This southeast Georgia park is a favorite for picnicking, family reunions and golf. Visitors can rent pedal boats and fishing boats during warmer months. Docks are available for anglers.

The perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest, campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, and a boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise.

One of the hidden gems of the South, golfers who play a round at Wallace Adams rarely forget the experience. The front nine is tight and requires players to bring their shotmaking skills. The back nine opens up but continues to present challenges with smaller, sloped greens and doglegs on the fairways.

Players who appreciate a links style layout will be challenged at Meadow Links. The course has been creatively woven into the gently rolling contours of the countryside, and architect Willard Byrd

Part of Lake Blackshear Resort, the picturesque lake views and the region’s mild climate make this a perfect place to enjoy year-round golf on the Denis Griffiths’-designed course. Ranked four star by Golf Digest, you will be challenged by expertly placed mounds, water hazards, and plenty of sand bunkers.

Near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, this park’s lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating, and kayaks and bicycles are available for rent, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course.

Home of Southeast Region Little League.