23 Free Ways to Enjoy a Weekend in Liberty County
The best weekend adventures are ones that don’t have a price tag. There are tons of ways for you to enjoy a weekend in Liberty County without ever pulling out your wallet. Check out our list of 25 free things to do and have a weekend full of exciting adventures!
#1) Visit the petting zoo at Dawson’s General Store.
Photo by Madison Eby Photography
They’ve got all of the goats, baby chicks and farm animals your heart desires!
#2) Visit the Hinesville Area Arts Council.
The exhibit features local artists and changes each month.
#3) Have a photoshoot!
Click here for a list of some of our favorite spots.
#4) See the world’s largest crayon at Keep Liberty Beautiful.
In 2008, 119,000 crayons were collected, and Liberty County became a Guinness World Record Holder!
#5) Take photos in front of Liberty County’s only mural.
It is in downtown Hinesville on the side of the Hinesville Area Arts Council building and makes the perfect backdrop for a photo.
#6) Indulge in military history at Fort Morris State Historic Site.
It is the only revolutionary historic site in Georgia with original earth works!
#7) Browse around the Hinesville Farmers Market in Bradwell Park.
It takes place every Thursday from 3-7pm starting from March until October.
#8) Visit a Liberty County Park.
We have a couple of favorites! Click here to check them out.
#9) Visit different film locations.
Photo by Madison Eby Photography
You can stand on the steps of Dorchester Presbyterian Church like Oprah did! Check out a full list of Liberty County productions by clicking here.
#10) Discover all that downtown Hinesville has to offer.
Photo by @the.wanderingfoxes
Play in Bradwell Park, visit the Old Liberty County Jail and so much more.
#11) Head over to Fort Stewart and visit the 3rd Infantry Division Museum and Warriors Walk.
Photo by Dana Milne Tillis
You’ll need to have a visitors pass to go on post! Apply for one by clicking here.
#12) Cast a line at the Sunbury Boat Ramp.
Liberty County is one of six coastal counties in Georgia, so we have several places for y’all to check out.
#13) Explore Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center.
Photo by Madison Eby Photography
Make your way down the boardwalk and discover 8 different ecosystems.
#14) Put your kayak in the water & paddle along intracoastal waterways.
Sit back and relax while you float down our intracoastal waterways. Enjoy this list of popular spots to launch from!
#15) Walk along the Historic Baptismal Trail.
It was an active holy place for over 100 years, so it holds lots of history! Learn more when you visit from the signage dispersed throughout the trail.
#16) See the mysterious tree spirits on Barrington Ferry Road in Riceboro.
We’ve already got all of the stops marked for you! Check them out here.
#17) Take a boat ride out to our barrier island.
Photo by Amanda Jeffers
Make friends with someone who has a boat because that’s the only way to get out to St. Catherines Island! If you are able to visit, stay on the shore of the island because the interior of the island is only for invited guests.
#18) Hunt for historic markers.
Spend the day learning about the history that has made us who we are! There are almost 100 markers around the county. Can you find them all?!
#19) Visit one of our public libraries.
Photo by Live Oak Public Libraries
The Live Oak Public Library is a great place to spend some quiet time, and we have 2 locations throughout the county! Check them out below.
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Downtown Hinesville: 236 W Memorial Dr, Hinesville, GA 31313
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Midway: 9397 East Oglethorpe Highway, Midway, GA 31320
#20) Hang out in Bryant Commons Park!
Photo by Madison Eby Photography
Discover all the amenities it has to offer like the Veterans Memorial Walk, Cisco’s Dog Park and more!
#21) Ride along the self-guided driving tour in the City of Flemington.
Photo by Tammy Lee Bradley
It showcases 12 different historic locations and the original architecture of this charming city.
#22) Watch a sunrise or sunset.
Photo by Hollie Dean Ballance
Click here for a list of our favorite places to see beautiful views!
#23) Check out our community calendar to see what free events are going on whenever you #ExploreLiberty.
The best way to immerse yourself in a community is to become a part of it. Click here to see what is going on while you’re here!
Plan a weekend to come #ExploreLiberty and have fun without breaking the bank. Looking for specific things to do during each season? We have bucket lists for that. If this is your first time visiting Liberty County, please feel free to contact us for a welcome packet and check out our visitors guide! We hope to see y’all soon.
