About Okefenokee Heritage Center
Regional history center in Waycross with restored 1912 Baldwin steam locomotive and depot display; static display.
At a Glance
Verified daily- Type
- Heritage railroad & tourist attraction
- Location
- GA
- Rating
- 4.8 ★ 82 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Okefenokee Heritage Center. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- Good For
- Families
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMSunday: Closed
Find the Depot
Around the Depot
Waycross is the county seat and only incorporated city of Ware County in southern Georgia, and the closest city to the famed Okefenokee Swamp. Rail fans will appreciate that lines from six directions meet here — CSX's Rice Yard, a major hump classification yard with the railroad's largest locomotive and car shops, still anchors the town. Two historic districts and several National Register properties reward a downtown stroll, and Jacksonville, Florida sits roughly 81 miles away for those extending a trip.
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Tours & Activities Nearby
Tours
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