Okefenokee Heritage Center Tours

There's no better way to learn about our intriguing past than a day trip to Okefenokee Heritage Center. With its absorbing displays and exhibits, this popular institution is a top destination for any traveling history buff.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Waycross. Okefenokee Heritage Center is a good place to begin here, but there are numerous other worthy spots to discover. Ware State Prison, Okefenokee Technical College, and Southern Forest World are close to the collection of historical artifacts and will fill in your day nicely.

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Super 8 by Wyndham Brunswick/St Simons Island Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Brunswick/St Simons Island Area

2 out of 5
Glynco
per person
Aug 14 - Aug 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Brunswick (BQK)
6.4/10 (386 reviews)
Clean and in a convenient location. Great customer service

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Hotel Simone

Hotel Simone

3.5 out of 5
per person
Aug 14 - Aug 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Brunswick (BQK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
Excellent service, cleanliness, and well appointed rooms. It is a great location on the Island and close to all activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
per person
Aug 14 - Aug 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Brunswick (BQK)
8.4/10 Very Good! (299 reviews)
The room was nice and very clean. The staff is amazing!

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Popular places to visit

Laura S Walker State Park

Laura S Walker State Park

4.5/5(20 reviews)

You can take time to visit Laura S Walker State Park during your travels to Waycross. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Laura S Walker State Park
Okefenokee Swamp Park featuring forests and a river or creek

Okefenokee Swamp Park

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Okefenokee Swamp Park

Southern Forest World

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Southern Forest World during your trip to Waycross. Discover the area's entertainment venues and churches.

Southern Forest World

Okefenokee Technical College

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Okefenokee Technical College, during your trip to Waycross. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

Okefenokee Technical College

Memorial Satilla Health

Though Memorial Satilla Health might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Waycross while you are here.

Memorial Satilla Health

Ware State Prison

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Ware State Prison is just one of the places to see in Waycross, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment venues and churches.

Ware State Prison

Best Lodging Options Near Okefenokee Heritage Center

Baymont by Wyndham Waycross
Baymont by Wyndham Waycross
2.5 out of 5
950 City Blvd, Waycross, GA
Baymont by Wyndham Waycross
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Waycross
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Waycross
2.5 out of 5
2207 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Waycross
Motel 6 Waycross GA
Motel 6 Waycross GA
2 out of 5
1903 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA
Motel 6 Waycross GA
Hampton Inn Waycross
Hampton Inn Waycross
2.5 out of 5
1720 Brunswick Hwy, Waycross, GA
Hampton Inn Waycross
Best Western Plus Bradbury Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Bradbury Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
2570 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA
Best Western Plus Bradbury Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites Waycross
Comfort Suites Waycross
2.5 out of 5
1922 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA
Comfort Suites Waycross
Days Inn by Wyndham Waycross
Days Inn by Wyndham Waycross
2 out of 5
2016 Memorial Drive, US-1 South, Waycross, GA
Days Inn by Wyndham Waycross
Super 8 by Wyndham Waycross GA
Super 8 by Wyndham Waycross GA
2 out of 5
132 Havanna Ave, US Highway 1 and 23, Waycross, GA
Super 8 by Wyndham Waycross GA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waycross by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waycross by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1761 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waycross by IHG
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