- The list below includes 8 free or cheap things to do in or near Folkston, Georgia, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Golf, National & State Parks and Fishing.
- From Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Folkston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Marys, Waycross and Kingsland.
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28.4 Miles
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102 St. Marys St West, St. Marys, GA 31558
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One of the two Trident submarine bases in the world and home to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, St. Marys Submarine Museum houses an extensive collection of submarine memorabilia which includes numerous artifacts, photographs, paintings, historical documents and more.
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Featuring 40-acres of high ground surrounded by waterways and marshes, Grover Island is a forest preserve home to a large variety of wildlife. Visitors to the island commonly enjoy kayaking, boating, and observing the native wildlife.
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Up The Creek Xpeditions is a kayaking tour company that provides guided tours on the St. Mary's River. The company also has paddleboards and tandem kayaks available for purchase and for rent.
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Guests can view scenic woodlands and marshes while traveling the rails of historic St. Marys, Georgia with St. Marys Railroad. Trips last 1 hour and 15 minutes and guests can rid in the open-air rail cars, caboose, or locomotive.
28.4 Miles
The St. Mary's Welcome Center is a hub for visitors wanting to navigate the area's various attractions, restaurants, and points of interest. Visitors can get maps, directions, and advice from the center's knowledgeable staff.
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107 W Saint Marys Street, St. Marys, GA 31558
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Accessible via a daily ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore is home to undeveloped beaches and unique ecosystems, and teeming with wildlife including wild horses. Camping space is limited and reservations should be made in advance.
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85091 Amagansett Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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Amelia Island Charter Fishing offers for rental two boats and a fishing expert, which can guide the visitor to the best spots. It is both a learning experience for children and amateurs and a fun sport for those already initiated.
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Standing nine feet tall, the bronze-cast James Oglethorpe Monument is a memorial to the founder of the Georgia colony, James Edward Oglethorpe. The monument was designed and sculpted by Daniel Chester French.
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Offering ecologically friendly battery powered canoe tours of the Amelia Island area, Motorized Canoe Adventures allows visitors to have close encounters with local wildlife in a safe and quiet environment.
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The Angler's Mark Fishing Charter is a 22 foot-long boat and its captain. The captain is a local resident which knows the area, so the tour and the entire fishing experience may worth the while.