- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Marys, Georgia, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Visitor Centers, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- From Crooked River State Park to Cumberland Island National Seashore, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Marys and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Amelia Island and Kingsland.
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Nestled in St. Mary's, Georgia, Crooked River State Park is a popular campsite and day park. There is a small per-vehicle parking fee, but park entrance is free. Crooked River State Park offers beautiful views of local waterways.
2.9 Miles
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13 votes
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.
4.6 Miles
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96 votes
100 St Marys Road, St. Marys, GA 31558
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St. Mary's Georgia Visitor Information Center is a clearinghouse of useful information for tourists and new residents. It offers maps, business directories, vending machines, clean bathrooms and a host of other welcome amenities.
2.8 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.
2.3 Miles
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.
2.8 Miles
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.
2.8 Miles
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houses an extensive collection of submarine memorabilia which includes numerous artifacts, photographs, paintings, historical documents and more.
2.2 Miles
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.
7.9 Miles
Visitors can catch red snapper, flounder, and shark on a guided fishing trip with Fish Master Charters. The captain takes visitors on a sight seeing tour of the islands near St. Mary before heading off to the fishing spots.
0.7 Miles
The nine screen Kings Bay Cinemas shows current releases each day and evening. The theatre offers stadium seating, 3D films, and online ticketing so movie-goers can avoid standing in line.