Waycross, GA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
268.6 mi
Peachtree Corners, GA
Quickest Drive
4h 38m
Smyrna, GA
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Waycross, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,813
Median Income
$37,398
Median Home Value
$88,600
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Waycross, GA
A sampling of people born in Waycross, GA.
Nikki DeLoach
1979
American actress and singer
Pernell Roberts
1928–2010
American actor and singer (1928–2010)
Caroline Pafford Miller
1903–1992
American writer (1903–1992)
Ernest Jones
1999
American football linebacker (born 1999)
Debra Ann Livingston
1959
American judge
Sonora Webster Carver
1904–2003
American entertainer (1904–2003)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Waycross, GA.
Lott Cemetery
cemetery in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross Historic District
historic district in Waycross, Georgia
United States Post Office and Courthouse
historic building in Waycross, Georgia, United States
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage (Waycross, Georgia)
church building in Waycross, United States of America
Phoenix Hotel
hotel built around 1890 in Waycross, Georgia, USA
Downtown Waycross Historic District
50-acre (20 ha) historic district
City data from Wikidata (Q615027), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Waycross, GA
Waycross is a city in Coastal Georgia.
1 Okefenokee Swamp Park, ☏ +1 912 283-0583, [email protected]. 900-1730. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 3-11, under 3 free. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Southern Forest World, 1440 N Augusta Ave, ☏ +1 912 285-4056. 1000-1630 (closed Sun & Mon). Free. (updated Sep 2025) Waycross Area Community Theatre, 309 Pendleton St., ☏ +1 912 283-2161. Free. Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N Augusta Ave., ☏ +1 912-472-1859. 1000-1630 (closed Sun & Mon). Local history museum. Free.
1 Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Rd, ☏ +1 912 287-4900. 7AM-10PM daily. Centered on the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, you can walk along boardwalks here or kayak and see things ranging from pitcher plants to gopher tortoises. $5 for parking. (updated Sep 2025) The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker, 5500 Laura Walker Rd., ☏ +1 912-285-6154, toll-free: +1-877-591-5578. Golf $33-$38 (free parking).
Captain Joe's Seafood, 2010 Plant Ave., ☏ +1 912 283-2144. Ellianos Coffee Company, 1741 Knight Ave., ☏ +1 912 283-2633. Fuji Express Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood, 2201 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 283-4455. Jerry J's Country Cafe. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner KD's Cafe, 504 Elizabeth St., ☏ +1 912 285-3300. Lunch Maryland Fried Chicken, 505 State St., ☏ +1 912 283-1313. Michael's Deli. Subs, salads, seafood, and chicken New Beijing Buffet, 2490 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 287-1773. New Hong Kong, 2306 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-9988. Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, 2020 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-9555. Wong's Palace, 903 Knight Ave., ☏ +1 912 285-8747.
Best Western Bradbury Inn & Suites, 2570 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 284-0095. Comfort Inn & Suites, 1922 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 548-0555. Days Inn, 2016 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-4700. Hampton Inn, 1920 Brunswick Hwy., ☏ +1 912 285-5515. Holiday Inn Express, 1761 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 548-0720. Super 8 Motel, 132 Havana Ave., ☏ +1 912 285-8885.
Accessible by US Routes 1, 2, 23, 82 and 84. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX IATA), 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive. Has regular flights to many US cities with major carriers such as Delta, American, United, and Southwest. Amtrak, 176 NW Broad St., Jesup, +1-800-872-7245, [1].Service by the Silver Service/Palmetto lines.
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