How to Enjoy Liberty County Without Spending a Dime
Enjoy Liberty County without breaking the bank. We have many ways to enjoy your weekend or trip without pulling out your wallet. From nature-filled walks to exciting museums offering free tours, we will tell you about all the budget-friendly things to do that everyone in the family will love!
1.Explore Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center
Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center is an excellent example of tidal, freshwater wetlands, which provides a unique opportunity for education and appreciation. You and the family can walk the boardwalk and learn about the plants and animals that live there from the interpretive signage. Take lots of pictures because this spot is gorgeous!
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Bryant Commons Park
Located in the heart of Hinesville, Bryant Commons Park has something to offer for everyone. It is situated on 150 acres and features an outdoor amphitheater, Cisco’s Dog Park, Brambles Playground, the ITPA Museum and a sizeable catch-and-release pond to fish in. This park has the perfect loop to walk with friends and family. Take a breather while watching the sunset through the beautiful oak trees surrounding the property.
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Go fishing at the Sunbury boat ramp
Located in Sunbury, you’ll find a large pier for fishing and a public landing for direct access to our intracoastal waterway. The dock is a great spot to catch redfish, trout and black drum. Stay out long enough to see the beautiful coastal sunset that Liberty County locals love. Click here for more information!
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Walk down the Historic Baptismal Trail
For almost 100 years, this site was an active holy place where the ancestors of the local Geechee communities baptized new members into their faith. The site also features a boardwalk, benches and picnic tables and interpretive signage regarding the surrounding natural habitat. It is open to the public for self-guided tours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours are subject to change. Click here for more information.
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Watch a Liberty County sunset or sunrise
Liberty County has many places to walk or sit back and relax while watching the most breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. We recommend taking a trip over to Eve Park. Tucked away on the county’s east end at Halfmoon Marina, the park features a playground to occupy the kids, so mom and dad can sit back and catch a glimpse of the show in the sky as the sun goes down. There are many more places to view these beautiful sights just click here for more.
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Meet the animals of Dawson’s General Store
When you visit Dawson’s General Store, you will find a red barn in the back. Meet the friends there, such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, cows and a few goats! Be sure to grab handfuls of the food they provide because those barnyard friends are always hungry!
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Visit Liberty County’s Film Locations
Have you ever visited somewhere that you saw on TV? It’s pretty cool to see famous people we’ve only seen on screen at spots in our county that we know and love! In fact, Tyler Perry filmed in our offices at the historic Bacon Fraser House. Jamie Lee Curtis was spotted at the IGA in Midway and Oprah Winfrey snapped a photo on the front steps of the landmark Dorchester Presbyterian Church! Grab your camera, hit the road and visit these film locations!
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Visit the Old Liberty County Jail
The Old Liberty County Jail operated until 1970. The jail was auctioned off and purchased by the Liberty County Historical Society and is now open for tours. Grab the whole family and explore the hidden past within the jail, kids especially love this slightly spooky attraction! Call the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority at 912-877-4332 to schedule your free tour.
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Find all the Liberty County tree spirits
One of our favorite pastimes here in Liberty County is sitting back, relaxing and taking the road less traveled. Usually, this means finding a beautiful dirt road and cruising to see what you can spot while enjoying the scenery. One of our favorites is Barrington Ferry Road in Riceboro, and if y’all drive out there, try to find all of the unique tree spirits! Kids and adults love looking for these mysterious beings, but you must drive slowly to see them all! Click here for our dirt road guide.
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Discover the Small World Festival
Celebrate the melting pot that is Liberty County and come to the annual Small World Festival on Saturday, March 29th! This event highlights culture through food, performances and various activities for people of all ages and backgrounds! Stay up to date on all Liberty County events and click here.
You do not have to break the bank to enjoy our community, we hope these free activities will fill your trip with long-lasting memories. For more budget-friendly things to do in Liberty County, click here and be sure to tag us in your photos with #ExploreLiberty so we can admire your trip!
