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12 Best and Fun Things To Do In St. Marys, Georgia


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Experience a bustling historic town with an array of eateries, stores, and engaging activities that will surely fill your summer days. St. Marys boasts numerous lakes and rivers, providing endless opportunities for year-round adventures.

Try kayaking on Casey’s Lake or boating through Notter Pond. Of course, summertime brings some of the best outdoor activities—like hiking, camping, and canoeing.

When you’re not exploring nature, take some time to experience downtown St. Marys and enjoy its unique shops and restaurants. Or, for those who enjoy immersing themselves in local history, there is the Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum- where visitors can expect to see wild horses roaming around!

Here’s our list of the top things to do in St. Marys, Georgia

The 12 Most Popular Things To Do In St. Marys, Georgia

12. Grover Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

11. St Marys Railroad

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

Location: 510 W Gallop Street Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 0111

Web Address:   https://stmarysrail.com/

10. Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Location: 311 Osborne Street Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 4000

Web Address:   http://stmarysga.gov/orange_hall/index.php

9. McIntosh Sugarmill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (161 reviews)

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Location: Charlie Smith Sr Hwy Street Marys GA

8. White Oak Conservation

4.9 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: 581705 White Oak Road Yulee FL

Tel:  904 225 3200

Web Address:   http://whiteoakwildlife.org/

7. Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

Location: 129 Osborne Street Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 4336

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/index.htm

6. White Oak Conservation Center (Yulee, FL)

4.9 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: 581705 White Oak Road Yulee FL

Tel:  904 225 3200

Web Address:   https://whiteoakwildlife.org/

5. St. Marys Railroad Express

4.4 ★★★★☆ (238 reviews)

Location: 440 S Lee Street Street Marys GA

Tel:  904 370 3744

Web Address:   http://thegeorgiatrain.com/

4. St Marys Submarine Museum Inc

4.5 ★★★★★ (244 reviews)

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Location: 102 Street Marys Street W Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 2782

Web Address:   http://stmaryssubmuseum.com/

3. St. Marys Aquatic Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (574 reviews)

Location: 301 Herb Bauer Dr Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 673 8118

Web Address:   http://stmarysga.gov/department/aquatic_center/index.php

2. St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,229 reviews)

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Location: St Marys Welcome Center 400 Osborne St St Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 4000

Web Address:   http://stmarysga.gov/new_rental_facilities/howard_gilman_waterfront_park.php

1. Crooked River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,305 reviews)

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Location: 6222 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy Street Marys GA

Tel:  912 882 5256

Web Address:   http://gastateparks.org/CrookedRiver/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in St. Marys, Georgia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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