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Statesboro, Georgia

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Located just 45 minutes northwest of Savannah, Statesboro, Georgia, is home to Georgia Southern University, eclectic dining, rich history and authentic Southern hospitality. Originally founded in 1803 by cotton farmers, Statesboro has grown into a well-positioned, bustling small town featuring a plethora of unique experiences that can only be found here.

Jump in feet first at Splash in the ‘Boro, a one-of-a-kind waterpark and the only one of its kind featuring Georgia’s only dual FlowRider.  Get up close and personal with the area’s wildlife at the Georgia Southern Wildlife Center or pick up some of Statesboro’s freshest produce and local food items at the Farmers Market. Dive into the area’s deep musical roots by exploring Blind Willie McTell’s time in Statesboro and his infamous song titled “Statesboro Blues.” Visit some of the old stomping grounds of Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell, both of whom launched their rise to stardom in Statesboro and take in a special exhibit featuring Gretsch Guitars at the Museum on Main. Visitors and locals alike enjoy a wide variety in dining options including international cuisine, classic Southern fare, a local brewery and a top-notch steak house.

But that’s not all Statesboro is serving up. Perhaps one of the most charming characteristics of Statesboro is its hometown atmosphere. While the area continues to grow and expand, the charming, small-town feel remains, making it a great destination all on its own, as a homebase for day trips to nearby destinations or an overnight on the way to Disney. No matter the reason for visiting, you’ll be charmed by this small-town jewel. www.VisitStatesboro.org

Fast Facts

  • This is the only “Statesboro” in the entire world.
  • Statesboro is home to the only Dual Flow Rider in Georgia, located at Splash in the Boro Waterpark.
  • Statesboro is home to three institutions of higher learning: Georgia Southern University, Ogeechee Technical College and East Georgia State College.
  • In 2017, Statesboro was in the top three of the national “America’s Best Communities” competition and awarded $1,000,000.
  • In 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Statesboro the “Best Town for Retirees.”
  • Georgia Southern University is home to the largest tick collection in the world.
  • Statesboro/Bulloch County has the most dirt roads in Georgia.
  • Statesboro is the birthplace of Zaxby’s.
  • Statesboro inspired the blues song “Statesboro Blues” written by Blind Willie McTell in the 1920s. The song was made famous by The Allman Brothers Band.
  • Actor Danny McBride was born in Statesboro in 1976.
  • Statesboro is home to pro soccer team Tormenta FC.
  • The Georgia Southern Museum is home to a 78-million-year-old skeleton of a Mosasaur, known as the T-Rex of the Sea.
  • Statesboro is home to the only brewery between Savannah and Macon.

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