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Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Georgia Southern offers 141 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Georgia Southern a public institution serving over 26,400 students from all 50 states. Georgia Southern's campus is also home to an 11 acre Botanical Garden, Wildlife Education Center, Performing Arts Center, and Museum.

People from all over visit Splash in the Boro Waterpark to dive into Splash’s 768,000 gallons of fun! Splash boasts a Dual Flow Rider, the only one in Georgia, a Lazy River, NEW Wave Pool, and three Water Slides of various sizes. The little splashers will love the Play Pool and water obstacle course.

The Clubhouse boats 38 acres of outdoor fun and 42,000 square feet of indoor fun, including The Coca-Cola 125 Raceway with fully electric go-carts, a golf range and mini-golf course, 24 lanes of bowling with 4 luxury lanes in a private suite, and state-of-the-art arcade and laser tag arena. When all that fun makes you hungry visit Spikes Sports Grill & Bar offering a full menu of homemade appetizers and entrees.

The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University is a botanical garden featuring many unique and endangered plants with many native to Georgia. The garden's main entrance is located a few blocks from the main Georgia Southern University campus. Open to the public.

Wildlife education center featuring raptor, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals exhibits. Open to the public.

Featuring 78-million year old, 26 foot long dinosaur. Open to the Public.

The Performing Arts Center is home to world-class touring shows, renowned lecturers, and programs for cultural outreach. The 825- seat theater features an orchestra pit and shell, a full-sized stage and state-of-the-art technology for lighting.

Art Gallery and Theater. Open to the Public.

Microbrewery featuring locally brewed beers, award winning food, and live music from local bands