Statesboro combines family-friendly attractions with centuries of history, culture and Southern charm. The city was founded by cotton farmers in the 1800s and features a lively downtown district with a small-town atmosphere. See dinosaur fossils at the family-friendly museum on the university campus and make a splash at the waterpark.
Things to do in Statesboro
Learn about the unique history of the Peach State at the Georgia Southern Museum. See dinosaur bones discovered on the Coastal Plain and be amazed by a 41 million-year-old whale fossil, one of the oldest and most complete discovered in North America. The museum is on the Georgia Southern University campus, where you’ll also find the Botanic Garden.
Race down colourful waterslides and plunge into crystalline pools at Splash in the Boro Waterpark and Aquatics Centre. Set in Mill Creek Regional Park, the complex features an enormous wave pool, water playground and lazy river. Test your balance on the surf simulator and enjoy lunch in the shady picnic area.
Discover the unique ecosystem of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Skidaway Island State Park. The park borders the channel and showcases maritime forest and salt marsh habitats. Trails and boardwalks wind through the park and beneath towering live oaks draped with Spanish moss. Spot deer, racoons, egrets and other wildlife as you explore Skidaway Island State Park.
Shop, dine and enjoy authentic Southern hospitality in Downtown Statesboro. From quick bites to fine-dining restaurants, the city is packed with places where you can experience authentic Georgian cuisine. Try classics like smoked pork, pimento cheese dip and fried chicken served with collard greens. Stock up on ripe peaches, pecans, blueberries and homemade preserves at roadside farmstands.
Getting around Statesboro
Downtown Statesboro is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Bulloch County, a one-hour drive from Savannah and 2.5 hours from Charleston. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Statesboro and explore Georgia at your own pace. Charleston International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.