Overview
Waycross is a city in Coastal Georgia.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 11 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Waycross
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Southern Forest World
Laura S. Walker State Park
Centered on the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, you can walk along boardwalks here or kayak and see things ranging from pitcher plants to gopher tortoises.
Waycross Area Community Theatre
Okefenokee Heritage Center
Local history museum.
The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker
Golf
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Sep–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Coastal Georgia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BQK Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, Brunswick — 53 mi away. Directions
- VLD Valdosta Regional Airport, Valdosta — 62 mi away. Directions
- JAX Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville — 64 mi away (major hub). Directions
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive. Has regular flights to many US cities with major carriers such as Delta, American, United, and Southwest.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Okefenokee Swamp Park, Laura S. Walker State Park
- Lunch Captain Joe's Seafood
- Afternoon Waycross Area Community Theatre
- Dinner Ellianos Coffee Company
Day 2
- Morning Southern Forest World, Okefenokee Heritage Center
- Lunch Fuji Express Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood
- Afternoon The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker
- Dinner Jerry J's Country Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
- Accessible by US Routes 1, 2, 23, 82 and 84.
By plane
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive. Has regular flights to many US cities with major carriers such as Delta, American, United, and Southwest.
By train
- Amtrak, 176 NW Broad St., Jesup, +1-800-872-7245, .Service by the Silver Service/Palmetto lines.
See
See Waycross Area Community Theatre
Do
Buy
Shop Flanders Shopping Center
Eat
Eat Ellianos Coffee Company
Eat Fuji Express Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood
Eat Jerry J's Country Cafe
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Eat Michael's Deli
Subs, salads, seafood, and chicken
Sleep
Go next
- Albany - 2 hours west
- Savannah - 2 hours northwest
- Valdosta, Georgia - 1 1/2 hours west
Nearby
Folkston
City / town · 4 listings · 33 mi away
Douglas
City / town · 4 listings · 36 mi away
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Park · 1 listings · 36 mi away
Brunswick
City / town · 18 listings · 51 mi away
Callahan
City / town · 3 listings · 55 mi away
Jekyll Island
City / town · 40 listings · 56 mi away
Saint Simons Island
City / town · 20 listings · 57 mi away
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Park · 2 listings · 60 mi away
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