Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, Georgia

Awesome Georgia Adventures in Sunshine or Showers

Sunshine or showers, these awesome Georgia adventures pack a sure-thing with fantastic indoor exhibits and outdoor exploration for all ages.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, and experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX Theatre at Fernbank Museum in Atlanta.
Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, and experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX Theatre at Fernbank Museum in Atlanta.

Fernbank Museum visitors explore natural history and science with interactive experiences, towering fossils and replicas, and amazing special exhibits. A 75-acre nature adventure takes guests outdoors into the museum's old-growth forest for a wild time enjoying birds-eye tree pods, boardwalks and fresh air!

Atlanta History Center

Audiences may recognize the Swan House, part of the Atlanta History Center, from the Hunger Games movies.
Audiences may recognize the Swan House, part of the Atlanta History Center, from the Hunger Games movies.

Atlanta History Center features stories, culture and artifacts that made Atlanta and changed the world. Wooded footpaths and enchanting gardens connect interactive exhibits and historic houses for a multidimensional exploration of history.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Okefenokee Swamp is the largest, intact, un-fragmented, freshwater and black water wilderness swamp in North America.
The Okefenokee Swamp is the largest, intact, un-fragmented, freshwater and black water wilderness swamp in North America.

The nation's largest blackwater swamp springs to life with unique wildflowers and migrating birds. Launch an adventure from the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge visitor center, where hands-on exhibits delight the senses! Young explorers can check out a backpack filled with adventure tools from the visitor center to make the most of hikes and paddles.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

See injured sea turtles being nursed back to health, and learn about their habitats and lifecycle at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.
See injured sea turtles being nursed back to health, and learn about their habitats and lifecycle at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.

A true Georgia treasure, located on Jekyll Island, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center offers a close encounter with some of our most threatened and endangered wildlife. The center includes exhibits, live aquariums, and a turtle hospital with recovering patients. Take the excitement to the beach with interpretive guides on special turtle walks to see nests, hatchings and releases.

Published: February 2017
Written by: Candy Cook
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