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Statesboro is a city of about 33,000 people and the county seat of Bulloch County, in southeast Georgia about 55 miles northwest of Savannah. Founded in 1803, it grew as a market town for cotton and tobacco farms, and today it is best known as the home of Georgia Southern University, whose students make up a large part of the city's life.
The historic downtown is anchored by the 1894 Bulloch County Courthouse, a red-brick landmark with a tall clock tower, surrounded by restored storefronts, local restaurants, coffee shops and the Averitt Center for the Arts, which presents plays, concerts and exhibits in the restored Emma Kelly Theater. Statesboro's residential streets hold handsome Victorian and Neoclassical homes with deep porches, and the Blue Mile, a revitalized stretch of South Main Street, links downtown with the university.
Georgia Southern's campus, with its brick buildings, shady Sweetheart Circle and the topiary GSU letters, also offers the Georgia Southern Botanic Garden, the Center for Wildlife Education and Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center, where visitors can see eagles, hawks and owls, and a natural history museum. Mill Creek Regional Park has trails and sports fields, and Savannah and the coast are about an hour away.
The Bulloch County Courthouse is a grand Neoclassical courthouse from 1894 at the center of downtown Statesboro, topped by a domed clock tower. It still serves the county and is surrounded by shops and restaurants. Admire it from the square, especially at night when it is lit, and walk the surrounding blocks.
Downtown Statesboro is a compact historic district around the courthouse, with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and the Averitt Center for the Arts. Students and locals fill it in the evenings. Visit on a Saturday morning for the farmers market, then stay for lunch at one of the local cafes.
Georgia Southern University is a large public university with a leafy campus known for its sweeping lawns, the Sweetheart Circle and many outdoor gathering spaces. Visitors can attend games, concerts and exhibitions. Walk Sweetheart Circle, then visit the campus museum, garden and raptor center nearby.
The Blue Mile is the stretch of South Main Street connecting downtown Statesboro with the Georgia Southern campus, being improved with streetscape work, restaurants and local businesses. It hosts events and public art. Walk or bike along it between downtown and campus to see the changes.
The Averitt Center for the Arts is downtown Statesboro's performing and visual arts center, with the restored Emma Kelly Theater, galleries and studios. It presents concerts, plays, films and art exhibits throughout the year. Check the calendar for shows, and stop in to see the free gallery exhibits.
The Georgia Southern Botanic Garden is set on a historic farmstead near campus, with native plant gardens, a woodland trail, a children's garden, historic farm buildings and seasonal plant sales. Admission is free. Visit in spring for azaleas and wildflowers, and allow about an hour to walk the trails.
Mill Creek Regional Park is a large county park in Statesboro with sports fields, playgrounds, a lake with walking trails, a splash pad and a seasonal pool. It hosts many youth tournaments. Walk the lake trail for a quiet loop, and bring swimwear for the splash pad on hot days.
The Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center at Georgia Southern's Center for Wildlife Education shows live hawks, owls, eagles and other birds of prey along a shaded boardwalk, with educational talks and flight shows. It is great for families. Check the schedule for raptor shows, which are the highlight of a visit.
The Georgia Southern Museum on campus covers natural and cultural history of the coastal plain, with fossils including a large mosasaur skeleton, plus rotating exhibits on regional history and science. Admission is free or low cost. Allow about an hour, and pair it with the nearby Raptor Center.
The Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market runs on Saturday mornings in downtown Statesboro, with local growers selling seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey and crafts. It is a lively community gathering spot. Arrive early for the best selection and grab breakfast from one of the food vendors.
Allen E. Paulson Stadium is the home of Georgia Southern Eagles football, known as the prettiest little stadium in America for its tree-lined setting. Game days bring tailgating and big crowds to Statesboro. Book lodging early for home games, and arrive hours before kickoff to join the tailgates.
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