- 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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1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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It's all about big cats at the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville, Florida. Its denizens include lions, panthers, leopards, tigers and albino cats. Most of the habitats are located outside and should be viewed in warm, dry weather.
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12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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Visitors love Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, Florida. The park is particularly excellent for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. It is also a popular fishing destination. Picnic shelters are available and must be reserved in advance.
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The iconic brand, Budweiser, offers a guided tour of the different brews made in Jacksonville on their Budweiser Brewery Tours. Visitors can explore the plant; which includes rooms of vats where the beer is made and the automated bottling room.
23.3 Miles
Jacksonville's Kingsley Plantation is a historic former plantation that played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the local econoisimy. Tours are available. The plantation is a must-see attraction for history buffs.
23.7 Miles
The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail is a 15-mile paved path that can be used for running, walking, hiking, in-line skating, and biking. The path also has opportunities for wildlife viewing and equestrian activities.
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Located between the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, Huguenot Memorial Park features access to the water for fishing and boating. The park provides campsites, a nature center, picnic areas, a children's playground, trails and wildlife areas.
25.7 Miles
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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Named for the famed poet Sidney Lanier, Sidney Lanier Bridge Park offers picnic areas and a pier from which visitors can fish. It is located next to the Sidney Lanier Bridge, which connects St. Simon's Island to the mainland.
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12713 Fort Caroline Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
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Fort Caroline National Memorial is a memorial of the French presence in sixteenth century Florida and includes a fort recreation. It features a hiking trail, a visitor center with exhibits and a bookstore.
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12713 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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One of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast is the Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve, which covers salt marshes, hardwood hammocks, and coastal dunes. The preserve also allows guests to discover 6,000 years of human history and includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation.