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Table of Contents
3 .....Welcome to Valdosta
5 .....The Azalea City
6 .....Welcome to Title Town, USA
7 .....Valdosta Area Map
10 ..Downtown Valdosta
11 ...Historic Attractions
13 ...Nearby Communities
16 ...County Neighbors
17 ...Valdosta Recreation
20 ...Cultural Attractions
21 ...One-Day Adventures
23 ... Events and Festivals
29 ...Where to Dine
31 ...Where to Shop
33 ...Discover Outdoors
35 ...Medical Services
37 ...Conference Center
39 ...Where to Stay
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Welcome to Valdosta
Conveniently located midway between Atlanta and Orlando on I-75, Valdosta’s moderate climate is just right for year-round activities. From the South’s foremost theme park, Wild Adventures, to unique shopping, historic venues, mouthwatering southern cuisine and antiquing opportunities, the area offers amazing experiences. Discover the natural beauty of the Okeefenokee Swamp or Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area. Other outdoor activities include golf, fishing, boating, hunting, sports and more. Valdosta also boasts a diverse cultural arts offering, and Downtown features the historic Fairview District, complete with one-of-a-kind shops, eateries and landmarks.
With more than 54,000 residents, Valdosta ranks as the 14th largest city in Georgia and serves as the seat of Lowndes County. Valdosta is known by many nicknames, including “The Azalea City” and “Win-nersville,” but was recently voted by ESPN as “Title Town USA,” recognizing the area’s excellence in sports. Valdosta is also recognized as the business, cultural, educational, medical, leisure and retail hub of South Georgia and North Florida.
Providing the right balance of big-city convenience and small-town hospitality, Valdosta is the perfect vacation destination, as well as an ideal location for business conferences, meetings, and special events. The James H. Rainwater Conference Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meeting facility, located just off I-75, exit 18. Accommoda-tions and dining for groups of all sizes and budgets are conveniently located nearby. Whatever the reason for your visit, we’re sure you’ll enjoy discovering Valdosta and its treasures!
Nestled in the heart of the Deep South, Valdosta and itssurrounding area blend a rich southern heritage with charm,hospitality and character. Don’t let Valdosta’s grace and beauty fool you; exciting entertainment awaits just around the corner! Named by National Geographic as Georgia’s “Best Adventure Town,” Valdosta is ripe with opportunities for fun and relaxation.
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Welcome to Valdosta
Valdosta: The Azalea City
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The city of Valdosta is named after a scenic estate owned by Governor George Troup in Laurens County, Georgia. Governor Troup signed the act that created Lowndes County in 1825. The unique, Americanized name is thought to be derived from a district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta.
Valdosta definitely lives up to its name with its abundance of flowering azaleas and gardens during the spring and summer seasons. Fortunately for the community, R.J. Drexel, a generous, nature-loving person, came to Valdosta as its parks superintendent many years ago. He began planting azaleas along city streets, the cemetery, church grounds and around the government buildings of Valdosta. In the spring of each year, Mr. Drexel would give five azalea plants to each citizen for planting.
Mr. Drexel inspired the ladies of the Garden Club to use azalea liners as a ways-and-means project. Members would purchase huge loads of azalea liners from an area nursery and sell them for 10 cents each to raise funds for the Crescent, home of the Garden Club. Drexel Park is named in his honor and fittingly, is home to the city’s annual Azalea Festival each Spring.
…derived from a district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta.
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Welcome to Title Town, USA
Winning TraditionFor more than 30 years, the Valdosta area was known as “Winnersville,” which could explain why in 2008, the city gained national recognition for being crowned “Title Town USA” by ESPN.
Without a single pro-sports title to claim, Valdosta beat out giants such as New York, Boston and Los Angles, by excelling in a variety of sports at the high school and college level.
Valdosta High School is still known as the “winningest football team in the country,” with more than 800 wins and many regional, state and national titles to their name. Cross-town rival Lowndes High School has won five state titles since 1980. And it’s not just football—both schools have garnered state and national championships in many other sports as well.
Private schools in the area, such as Valwood, Georgia Christian and Open Bible, also contribute to the honor with their excellence and titles in a variety of sports, such as football, baseball and basketball.
At the college level, Valdosta State University is known as a perennial powerhouse in Division II football, having won three national championships. VSU also holds national championships in baseball, tennis and golf. But what impressed ESPN the most was Valdosta’s strong sense of community spirit and commitment to excellence—qualities that led to being named “Title Town USA.”
Welcome to Title Town, USA
The city of Valdosta is named after a scenic estate owned by Governor George Troup in Laurens County, Georgia. Governor Troup signed the act that created Lowndes County in 1825. The unique, Americanized name is thought to be derived from a district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta.
Valdosta definitely lives up to its name with its abundance of flowering azaleas and gardens during the spring and summer seasons. Fortunately for the community, R.J. Drexel, a generous, nature-loving person, came to Valdosta as its parks superintendent many years ago. He began planting azaleas along city streets, the cemetery, church grounds and around the government buildings of Valdosta. In the spring of each year, Mr. Drexel would give five azalea plants to each citizen for planting.
Mr. Drexel inspired the ladies of the Garden Club to use azalea liners as a ways-and-means project. Members would purchase huge loads of azalea liners from an area nursery and sell them for 10 cents each to raise funds for the Crescent, home of the Garden Club. Drexel Park is named in his honor and fittingly, is home to the city’s annual Azalea Festival each Spring.
…derived from a district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta.
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Valdosta Area Map
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Downtown Valdosta
Fairview Historic DistrictConcentrated Downtown among River Street, Vernadoe Street, Wells Street, and Central Place, the village of Fairview predates the incorporation of the City of Valdosta. The area underwent three periods of development: 1840–1860, the late 1890s Victorian surge, and the 1910– 1920s period of Prairie and Craftsman influence. The Fairview Neighborhood Association was instrumental in forming the Valdosta Heritage Foundation in 1981. The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1984.
Historic DowntownDowntown is bustling with renewed spirit! With public and private investments over the past three years reaching more than $12 million, the physical appearances of the buildings and pedestrian areas are prime examples of these improvements.
The downtown is a great place to shop, dine and work, as well as a newfound area to live. Downtown Valdosta is situated around the Lowndes County Courthouse, a grand Neoclassical structure built in 1905. It stands tall among the charming buildings, which are now hip retail stores, professional offices and privately owned eateries. Some of the area’s oldest churches can also be found downtown.
Special events throughout the year appeal to a wide variety of visitors. For example, the Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series in May is a week long series of concerts showcasing our local and regional musical talent. Check our Events and Festivals schedule on pages 23-28 for a list of exciting area events; for historic information and tour arrangements, see page 11.
For more information on Downtown Valdosta, contact the Valdosta Main Street Office at 229-259-3577 or valdostamainstreet.com
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Valdosta/Lowndes CountyCall 800-569-TOURValdosta has six National Register Districts: Brookwood North, Downtown, East End, Fairview, North Patterson St. and Southside. A Historic Driving Tour Map Brochure is available through the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority and offers more detailed information on many of the structures mentioned.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Valdosta Heritage Foundation are proud supporters of historic preservation in this area. We encourage you to discover the interesting history, beauty and hospitality that contribute to the quality of life in our greater community. Enjoy the sights and sounds you will experience and visit us again often.
Historic Tour HighlightsConverse-Dalton-Ferrell House - 305 N. Patterson St. • 229-244-8575Restored to its 1902 glory, this pristine Neoclassical residence serves as the Valdosta Junior Service League’s headquarters. Available for private and community functions.
The Dosta Playhouse - 122 N. Ashley St. • 229-247-8243The Dosta Theatre was built where two stores were lost to fire and opened the spring of 1941. The Art Moderne-style building is reflective of the sobering Depression, stripped of most ornamentation with an obsession with streamlining and speed. Glass blocks, portholes and curved corners celebrate cruise liners and the automobile age. Presently the home of Theatre Guild-Valdosta.
The Crescent - 904 N. Patterson St. 229-244-6747This Neoclassical structure built in 1898 was the former home of U.S. Senator William S. West and is Valdosta’s most well-known landmark. The house is named for its semicircular portico supported by 13 massive Doric columns, representing each original American colony. It was preserved by the Garden Club of Valdosta in 1951 and is now the Garden Center. The estate’s grounds boast beautiful test gardens, an octagonally built schoolhouse, a quaint chapel, and a small activity room with a stage. Tours Mon.–Fri., 2–5 p.m. and by appointment.
Lowndes County Historical Society & MuseumLocated in the old Carnegie Public Library building, the Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum is a treasure trove of information outlining the history of Valdosta and Lowndes County. The Historical Society collects and maintains research materials and displays, including a large library collection of various government records and newspaper clippings. Displays include many fascinating items such as uniforms and weapons from various wars and a large file regarding the legendary Doc Holliday, who lived and practiced dentistry here.Tourism information and meeting and guest speaker facilitiesare available. The museum hosts a wide array of events each year..
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Nearby Communities
Hahira, GeorgiaEleven miles north of Valdosta, Hahira is the gateway to Lowndes County from the north. Citizens enjoy a small-town atmosphere with the advantages of a larger city nearby. Hahira hosts several annual events, including a River Run Equestrian Ride the weekend before Thanksgiving.The Honey Bee Festival, held the first week in October, starts off with a breakfast on the first Monday and is followed by beauty pageants, arts and crafts shows, gospel singing, a 5K run, live bee demonstrations, and a finale parade on Saturday. For more information about the Honey Bee Festival and entering the run, parade or other festival events, call the City of Hahira office at 229-794-2330.
Remerton, GeorgiaWithin the city limits of Valdosta, just off Baytree Road, lies the town of Remerton. Named for Remer Young Lane, the president of Valdosta’s first bank, Remerton was established in 1899 to meet the needs of the Strickland Cotton Mill workers and was later incorporated as a textile mill town. Now surrounded by the City of Valdosta, Remerton has its own government and law enforcement. Historic Remerton Mill Village is composed of restored mill houses converted into unique businesses offering quaint shopping, including consignment, crafts, home furnishings and boutiques. For more information, call Remerton City Hall at 229-247-2320.
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Hahira, GeorgiaEleven miles north of Valdosta, Hahira is the gateway to Lowndes County from the north. Citizens enjoy a small-town atmosphere with the advantages of a larger city nearby. Hahira hosts several annual events, including a River Run Equestrian Ride the weekend before Thanksgiving.The Honey Bee Festival, held the first week in October, starts off with a breakfast on the first Monday and is followed by beauty pageants, arts and crafts shows, gospel singing, a 5K run, live bee demonstrations, and a finale parade on Saturday. For more information about the Honey Bee Festival and entering the run, parade or other festival events, call the City of Hahira office at 229-794-2330.
Remerton, GeorgiaWithin the city limits of Valdosta, just off Baytree Road, lies the town of Remerton. Named for Remer Young Lane, the president of Valdosta’s first bank, Remerton was established in 1899 to meet the needs of the Strickland Cotton Mill workers and was later incorporated as a textile mill town. Now surrounded by the City of Valdosta, Remerton has its own government and law enforcement. Historic Remerton Mill Village is composed of restored mill houses converted into unique businesses offering quaint shopping, including consignment, crafts, home furnishings and boutiques. For more information, call Remerton City Hall at 229-247-2320.
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Lake Park, GeorgiaWith stately pines and crystal clear lakes, Lake Park, is one of the most beautiful spots in all of South Georgia. Incorporated in 1890, historic Lake Park is just a few miles south of Valdosta. Here, visitors can admire a beautiful sunset, stroll under magnificent live oaks, inhale the fragrance of magnolia blossoms, and be charmed by the warmth of the people. Located on I-75 Exit 5, Lake Park is the gateway to natural beauty, rich history, and year-round shopping and recreation. For more info, call the City of Lake Park at 229-559-7470.
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County Neighbors
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Brooks CountyBrooks County (population 16,242) is ripe with history.Established in 1858, it includes the communities of Dixie, Barwick, Pavo, Barney, Morven and its county seat, Quitman. Quitman, comprises the second largest National Register of Historic Places district in the state of Georgia and boasts of tree lined avenues and extraordinary historic architecture. Quitman, known for its gracious southern charm, antiques stores, creative boutiques and great restaurants is also known as the Camellia City due to the abundance of color when the camellias, azaleas and other flowers are in bloom. It is located just 15 miles west of Interstate 75, 25 miles north of Interstate 10 and on U.S. Highway 84. Brooks County’s moderate climate and geographic location make it the perfect spot for retirees as well as for businesses that depend on transportation to flourish. For more information, contact the Brooks County Chamber of Commerce at 229 263-4831.
Echols CountyEchols County (population 3,999) was created on December 13, 1858, after being carved out of Lowndes and Clinch counties. The county was named in honor of Robert M. Echols and boasts the only unincorporated county seat in Georgia--Statenville. The town was named for Captain James W. Staten, the first representative in the Georgia Legislature from Clinch County. Agriculture provides 67.5 percent of jobs in Echols. The county is also the home of mystery writer Virginia Lanier, folklore writer W.C. Tomlinson and fiction writer Janice Daugharty. Additionally, Echols features the Macedonia Baptist Church, which was founded in 1850 and is one of the oldest churches in the area.
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Lanier CountyCreated from Berrien, Lowndes and Clinch counties on August 7, 1920, Lanier County (population 7,361) was named in honor of Sydney Clopton Lanier, a poet from Macon, Georgia, whose work explored man’s faith and his relationship to the world around him. Lanier County is located in the south-central section of Georgia, 30 miles north of the Florida state line and 25 miles east of Interstate 75. Lanier County is home to Lakeland’s Milltown Murals, depicting the 1925 era when Milltown was renamed Lakeland. Lanier County is also home to Patten Seed Company, a 50-year-old company that has become the nation’s production leader in warm-season turf grass seed and sod. Points of interest include 3,900-acre Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge; Lake Irma; Roquemore Park, an 8-acre park established in 1994; and the Robert Simpson Nature Trail. For more information, contact the Lanier County Chamber of Commerce at 229-482-9755.
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Moody Air Force BaseOperating under the Air Combat Command (ACC), Moody AFB is home to the 23rd Wing, better known as the world famous Flying Tigers. Their mission is to organize, train and employ combat-ready A-10 Thunderbolts, HC-130’s and HH-60 Pave Hawks, along with pararescue troops, force protection assets and other personnel. More than 5,500 military and civilian members, including geographically separated units in Nevada, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina, work together to provide world-wide close air support, force protection and combat search and rescue operations in support of humanitarian interests, national security and the global war on terrorism.
Approximately 8,300 military members and their families are the core population of Moody AFB, along with 3,000 civilian employees and families. Along with 15,000 retirees and family members, they make a significant impact on the area’s population. Moody is also a major component of the area’s economic machine, contributing more than $323 million dollars to the local economy.
Historically, the base has impacted the area since its conception in 1941, after a group of concerned citizens successfully rallied the War Department’s interest in the 9,300 acre tract of land northeast of Valdosta for use in its expanding defense program.
For information on tours, contact Public Affairsat 229-257-3395.
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Valdosta Recreation
Family FunBoys & Girls Club of Valdosta, Inc.Toombs Street Unit: 229-242-2058David S. Waller Unit: 229-242-0676Don F. Reames Teen Center: 229-740-2014
Jac’s Bowling Lanes406 Connell Road • 229-242-2695
Jump N Jacks3671 N. Coleman Rd., Valdosta • 229-242-7778South Georgia’s largest indoor inflatable jump arena and fun center for kids. www.jumpnjacks4kids.com
Jungle Jym’s Family Fun Center3124 N. Oak Street Ext., Valdosta • 229-244-3302/229-247-1271www.junglejyms.net
South Georgia Motorsports Park2521 Highway 41 North, Adel • 229-896-7000 • www.racesgmp.com
Valdosta Stadium Cinemas1680 Baytree Road • 229-247-7986
Valdosta YMCA & Lake Park YMCA2424 Gornto Road, Valdosta: 229-244-46465285 Mill Store Road, Lake Park: 229-559-8886Serves more than 8,000 members with activities for all ages in two gymnasiums, four fitness centers, three racquetball courts, and five swimming pools for adults and children.
Fitness Clubs
American Body Works4510 Valnorth Drive • 229-253-9977Anytime Fitness3143-C N. Ashley 229-247-9925CrossFit Valdosta4548 A Val North Dr • 229-630-6287CrossFit Winnersville3974 Inner Perimeter Rd • 229-834-1984
Winnersville Fitness.1711 Norman Drive • 229-469-4292Halls Fitness Center1186 Lakes Blvd, Lake Park 229-559-3373
Planet Fitness 3200 N Ashley Street • 229-244-0084Sculpt 24 Fitness 3259 Inner Perimeter Road 229-253-1289The Firm118 North Patterson Street 229-242-7737
YMCA2424 Gornto Rd. • 229-244-46465285 Mill Store Road, Lake Park 229-559-8886
Amusement ParksWild Adventures Water & Theme ParkLocated off Exit 13, I-75, Valdosta, GA • 229-219-7080 • www.wildadventures.comWild Adventures is the South’s premiere theme park with 170-acres of fun. Step into a world of family adventure featuring one of the South’s largest ride collections. Venture into the habitats of hundreds of exotic animals, or cool off in the region’s largest water park, Splash Island. Sit back and let diverse and popular concerts entertain you throughout the park season.
Rugrats Play Zone416 Dale Dr • 229-257-0205
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Valdosta & Lowndes County ParksArea parks offer a wide range of outdoor and covered facilities.
Drexel Park11.1 acres • 1401 N. Patterson St., ValdostaDrexel Park, located across the street from the VSU main campus, is one of VLPRA”S most popular parks and home to the annual Azalea Festival. The park is about 11 acres and offers ample shaded green space. It is conveniently located by VSU and features a creek with a picturesque bridge and a large playground. It is bordered by Azalea City Multipurpose Trail. The park is outfitted with electricity and is available for rent.
John W. Saunders Park1151 River Street, ValdostaSaunders Memorial Park houses 6 covered picnic shelters that are available for rent. The largest one holds up to 150 people with more than a dozen picnic tables and has its own designated restrooms. Every shelter features electricity and a designated grill. The park also has a paved walking & nature trail, two regulation-sized outdoor basketball courts, a splash pad, a playground, and an amphitheater complete with electricity and stage lights that can seat hundreds of people. The shelters, amphitheater, and basketball courts are all available for rent.
McKey Park15.5 acres • 112 Burton Ave., ValdostaMcKey Park is in the middle of Valdosta on Patterson Street and is home to the hugely popular Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center. The tennis center features 12 tennis courts that are used for lessons, clinics, and general tennis recreation. It also has a tennis shelter, bleachers, bathrooms and water fountains as well as a pro shop which houses the tennis pro’s office. The park also features a sand volleyball court, two large playgrounds, restrooms, and two large picnic pavilions with grills. The tennis courts, volleyball court, and picnic pavilions are all available for rent.
Scott Park1101 Old Statenville Rd./Continental Drive, ValdostaScott Park is 28 acres of fun! A lit, paved walking track with painted lanes is perfect for runners or walkers, while a regulation-size football field with bleachers and lights is a fantastic spot to host practices or games. The fenced-in park also features four lit, regulation outdoor basketball courts, three lit regulation tennis courts, and a large lit and covered stage with electricity. There’s also a large open field with a baseball backstop and two picnic shelters with electricity and water hook ups available for rent. Restrooms available.
Freedom Park3795 Guest Rd., ValdostaFreedom Park is a huge multi-purpose facility with something for everyone! The parks 250-plus acres is conveniently located near Moody Air Force Base and features a large, beautifully maintained baseball/softball complex with eight regulation adult softball fields, bathrooms, a concession stand, and a covered playground. Ten acres of soccer fields, a paved walking track, a 18-hole Disc Golf course, a dog park for large and small breeds, and ample amounts of open field space fill out the venue. Freedom Park hosts the regional Spring Olympics each year, dozens of baseball and softball tournaments, and disc golf tournaments. The sports fields, golf course, and open areas are all available for rent and are the perfect space for your large event!
Note: For a complete listing of parks go to www.vlpra.com
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Valdosta Recreation Cultural Attractions
Cultural AttractionsAnnette Howell Turner Center for the Arts229-247-ARTSRotating and permanent exhibits ofworkby local, regional andnational artists.Peach State Summer Theater229-259-7770
run June 4 - July 17Theatre Guild Valdosta122 N. Ashley St. • 229-247-8243Produces plays in the renovated Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta. Call for schedule.Valdosta Symphony OrchestraVSU Whitehead Auditorium • 229-333-2149Four concerts annually Nov. thru May comprised of VSU faculty and community members.VSU Fine Arts GalleryFine Arts Building • 229-333-5832Open to the public and offers frequent exhibits.VSU Music DepartmentFine Arts Building • 229-333-5804Year-round performances include a Jazz, Wind & Percussion Ensembles, piano festival & more.
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527 North Patterson Street, Valdosta229-247-ARTS(2787)
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Cultural Attractions
527 North Patterson Street, Valdosta229-247-ARTS(2787)
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Cultural AttractionsAnnette Howell Turner Center for the Arts229-247-ARTSRotating and permanent exhibits of work by local, regional and national artists.Peach State Summer Theater229-259-7770The Official Musical Theater of the State of Georgia. Performances run June 4 - July 17Theatre Guild Valdosta122 N. Ashley St. • 229-247-8243Produces plays in the renovated Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta. Call for schedule.Valdosta Symphony OrchestraVSU Whitehead Auditorium • 229-333-2149Four concerts annually Nov. thru May comprised of VSU faculty and community members.VSU Fine Arts GalleryFine Arts Building • 229-333-5832Open to the public and offers frequent exhibits.VSU Music DepartmentFine Arts Building • 229-333-5804Year-round performances include a Jazz, Wind & Percussion Ensembles, piano festival & more.
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One-Day Adventures
Looking to take a one-day Southern Georgia adventure? The fol-lowing is our ever-growing list of One Day Trip ideas. From the his-toric Suwannee River to the majestic Cumberland Island, our Visitor Bureau is happy to present to you our suggested one-day trips from Valdosta.
Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area 10 miles N of Valdosta • 229-426-5267 This is an 8,700-acre Wildlife Management Area open to hunting seasonally. Camping, pre-season scouting, hiking, picnicking, canoe-ing, and other recreational uses are allowed year-round.
Banks Lake National Wildlife Rescue GA Highway 122, Lakeland • 912-496-7836 Banks Lake has more than 4,000 acres of freshwater wetland made up of open water, marsh, hardwood swamp and uplands. Visitors may enjoy sport fishing for largemouth bass, wildlife observation and nature photography. Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 US Highway 27, Fort White, FL • 386-497-4690A 2,241-acre park featuring a 6-mi. river for tubing, snorkeling, cave diving, canoeing and hiking through wetlands with beautiful wildlife sightings along the way.
Reed Bingham State Park 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel • 229-896-3551 | 800-864-7275 This 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Paddlers can rent canoes and kayaks to explore this beautiful lake lined with fragrant water lilies and tupelo trees. Guided pontoon boat tours, beachside pavilion, picnic shelters and group shelters are also available. Pull-thru Sites, RVs Permitted, Tents Welcome.
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Suwannee River State Park3631 201st Path, Live Oak, FL • 386-362-2746 Biking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding are the few of the fun activities to enjoy while touring the 1800 acre park. There’s more…geocaching, pickin’ and grinnin’, disc golf, bird sanc-tuary and craft village are also part of the sites and sounds to take in. Cabin rentals, RV parking and camping are also available.
Okefenokee Park 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Road, Waycross • 912-283-0583 Take a rare experience for every member of the family. Extravagant-ly beautiful, the swamp, nearly a half million acres, carries you back into the world’s pre-history. Interpretive exhibits, lectures, wildlife shows, boat tours on original Indian Waterways, wilderness walk-ways, Pioneer Island, native animals in their own habitat, all com-bine to weave a spell of pioneer American life.
Kolomoki Mounds Historical State Park Blakely, GA • 205 Indian Mounds Road, Blakely229-724-2150 | 800-864-7275The oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeasternUnited States. Two lakes provide fishing and boating, and a camp-ground is nestled under hardwoods and pines. Hikers can choosefrom two scenic trails. Children will enjoy the playground, pedalboats and miniature golf.
Providence Canyon State Park 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin • 229-838-6202 Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail or hike the deepest canyons. Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail.
Crooked River State Park St. Mary’s, GA • 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys 912-882-5256 | 800-864-7275Located on Georgia’s Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facili-ties in a beautiful setting. Campsites and cottages overlook the river.Hike, fish, boat or kayak while taking in the ruins of the tabby McIn-tosh Sugar Works mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starchfactory during the Civil War. Ferry to famous Cumberland IslandNational Seashore known for wild horses and mansion ruins.
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ry 5Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown comes alive on the First Friday of the month. Singles can get together,business people can relax and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta 6PM - 9PM
Presenter Series Show: Amazing Grace 30Mathis Auditorium • turnercenter.orgAn original stage musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song, Amazing Grace.Pre-show dinner at 6:00pm, RSVP requiredShowtime is at 7:30pm
Events & Festivals
FebruaryFirst Friday • February 3Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Planets view from the Hubble Space Telescope • February 2-3Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • 229-333-5873An original dance for young audiences. Our good friend, Hubble, will narrate the distinctive aspects of each planet as seen through his lens, along with The Planets music composed by Gustav Holst. Friday 7:30PM - Saturday 10:30AM
Death In Them Thar Hills • February 8-10 and 15-17Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.comA wild west Interactive murder mystery dinner theatre.7:30PM
Father Daughter Dance Valentine Dance • February 9-10Rainwater Center Auditorium• fatherdaughterdance.orgVisit website for times.
Enchanting Legend • February 10Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.orgBerlioz Roman Carnival Overture, Daugherty Reflections on the Mississippi, Daniel Rowland, tubaRimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35. 7:30PM
Book of Days • February 22-28Lab Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • - 229-333-5973A murder happens in a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church, and a community theater. One woman seek justice. Feb 22-24th, 26-28th 7:30PM; 25th 3PM
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MarchFirst Friday • March 2Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM-9PM
Annie Jr. - Musical • March 3-4Valdosta High Preforming Arts Center • littleactorstheatrevaldosta.comShowtimes: 3rd 3pm and 7pm, 4th 3pm.
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ry 5Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown comes alive on the First Friday of the month. Singles can get together,business people can relax and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta 6PM - 9PM
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Draw Project Auction & Gallery Reception - Craig Hawkins, Drawproject 2018, Ellis Island Mural (Andrew Sabori), Art Explorations, East African Art and Fine European Porcelain. 5PM
Presenter Series Show: Amazing Grace 30Mathis Auditorium • turnercenter.orgAn original stage musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song, Amazing Grace.Pre-show dinner at 6:00pm, RSVP requiredShowtime is at 7:30pm
Events & Festivals
FebruaryFirst Friday • February 3Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Planets view from the Hubble Space Telescope • February 2-3Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • 229-333-5873An original dance for young audiences. Our good friend, Hubble, will narrate the distinctive aspects of each planet as seen through his lens, along with The Planets music composed by Gustav Holst. Friday 7:30PM - Saturday 10:30AM
Death In Them Thar Hills • February 8-10 and 15-17Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.comA wild west Interactive murder mystery dinner theatre.7:30PM
Father Daughter Dance Valentine Dance • February 9-10Rainwater Center Auditorium• fatherdaughterdance.orgVisit website for times.
Enchanting Legend • February 10Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.orgBerlioz Roman Carnival Overture, Daugherty Reflections on the Mississippi, Daniel Rowland, tubaRimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35. 7:30PM
Score Concert: Neeman Piano Duo • February 17Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org7:30PM
Book of Days • February 22-28Lab Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • - 229-333-5973A murder happens in a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church, and a community theater. One woman seek justice. Feb 22-24th, 26-28th 7:30PM; 25th 3PM
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Azalea Festival • March 10-11Drexel Park • azaleafestival.comThis annual festival features a 5K road race, circus, arts, crafts, concert in the park, food, home, tours, and much more. Free for the family. Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-5PMVisit site for dates
5th Annual Rodeo • March 15-17Raisin’ Cane • LakeParkGA.comRiders compete in this Professional Cowboy Association award-winning rodeo that is fun for the whole family!
Salute to Moody Air Force Base • March 24Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.orgCopland Fanfare for the Common Man, Copland Lincoln Portrait, Bernstein On the Town: Three Dance Episodes, Bernstein Candide Overture, Copland "Hoedown" from Rodeo. 7:30PM
April
All Shook Up • April 5-11Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • - 229-333-5973It’s 1955, and in rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. He'll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes. 5-7th, 9-11th 7:30PM - 8th 3PM
First Friday • April 6Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Gallery Opening Reception • April 9Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.orgSpring Into Art Exhibition 2PM
Downtown Valdosta Easter Egg Hunt • March 26 - 30Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comA fun twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt. *One egg will be hidden daily by participating merchants. See website for participation instructions and participating merchants.
Lend Me a Tenor • April 12-14 & 19-21Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.comTito Morelli, the greatest tenor of his generation and a hilarious series of mishaps on performance night. Evening performances begin at 7:30PM, Matinee at 2pm on 12th
Presenter Series Show: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder • April 23Mathis Center Auditorium • turnercenter.orgLaugh your way through the uproarious story of an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating eight pesky relatives who stand in his way.Pre-show dinner at 6:00pm, RSVP required. Showtime is at 7:30pm
May
Peak Performance • April 29Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.orgVaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Strauss Four Last Songs- Susanna Phillips, soprano, Bartok Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Op. 19 7:30PM
Brown Bag Concert Series • May 7-11Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comDowntown Valdosta fills with live music during lunchtime in May for the week-longBrown Bag Lunch Concert Series.
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Farm Days • May 12, 26Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comSecond and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website for more details
26th Annual Pavo Peacock Day • May 12Pavo, GA • peacockday.comCelebrate Pavo’s heritage with a day of family fun, arts, crafts, live entertainment,parade, food, children’s activities, quilts, jewelry and much more. 9AM-3PM
Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • May 25-26 VSU • valdosta.edu/psstBased on a real-life twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Check website for exact dates and times. 7:30PM
Summer Camp • May-July Little Actors Theatre • littleactorstheatrevaldosta.comVisit website for details.
First Friday • June 1Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
June
The Real Princess and the Pea • June 1-3 and 8-10Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.comAn orphaned servant Lizzie with a cheery personality defies her dismal life, and that makes her a favorite of all the shopkeepers. Oldma steps in with a little magic and you can forget all you knew about princesses and peas! Evening performances begin at 7:30PM Matinee at 3pm on 3rd and 10th
Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • June 2-30 VSU • valdosta.edu/psstBased on a real-life twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessionsever.Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM
Peach State Summer Theatre: Disney's Newsies • June 8-29 VSU • valdosta.edu/psstBased on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by the “Newsboy Strike of 1899,” this is the tale of Jack, a charismatic leader of a ragged band of "newsies," who dreams of a life far from the streets. Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM
Farm Days • June 9, 23Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comSecond and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website for more details.
The Rosies • June 16Dosta Playhouse •theatreguildvaldosta.comVisit website for more details.
Peach State Summer Theatre: Hello Dolly • June 22-30 VSU • valdosta.edu/psstBased on Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, follow Dolly, meddler and matchmaker, on a madcap journey from Yonkers to New York City and back. Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM
JulyPeach State Summer Theatre: Hello Dolly • July 1-15VSU • valdosta.edu/psst
Peach State Summer Theatre: Disney’s Newsies • July 4-14VSU • valdosta.edu/psst
First Friday • July 6Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
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Taste of Downtown • July 16Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comJoin us for Taste of Downtown, the kickoff event for Downtown Valdosta Restaurant Week! Each restaurant offers a taste of their signature dish and a drink to pair it with.
Downtown Valdosta Restaurant Week • July 17-21Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comThis is your time to “Taste the City” and experience a variety of indulgent creations fromDowntown restaurant’s during Restaurant Week. Restaurants offer an exclusive 3 course prix fixe lunch and dinner menu. Visit valdostamainstreet.com for details.
Gallery Opening Reception • July 30Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org5PM
AugustFirst Friday • August 3Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • July 6-14VSU • valdosta.edu/psst
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100 Black Men BBQ Cookoff • August 4Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comDowntown Valdosta has been the site of the 100 Black Men BBQ each August since 1995. A Downtown Valdosta tradition featuring a family-oriented atmosphere, full of food, fun, music,laughter. and some of the best BBQ around.
Farm Days • September 8, 22Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comSecond and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website for more details
First Friday • September 7Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
September
American Soundtrack Vol. VI. • August 25Rainwater Conference Center • turnercenter.org5PM
Gallery Opening Reception • September 17Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.orgDr. Ron Zaccari – A Retrospective. 5PM
October
Wild Adventures Terror in the Wild • Sept 22 - Oct 28Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.comAt dark, your worst terrors in the WILD come to life during the park’s most horrifying nighttimeevent Friday and Saturday nights.
Wild Adventures Kid-O-Ween • Sept 22 - Oct 28Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.comBring the entire family to Wild Adventures Saturdays and Sundays to experience the sillier sideof Halloween with BOOtacular Halloween activities!
First Friday • October 5Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Hahira Honey Bee Festival • October 1-6Downtown Hahira • hahirahoneybeefestivalinc.comThis annual festival features arts, crafts, gospel singing, a 5K run, and one of the best parades inGeorgia. Check website for specific dates and times.
Brooks County Skillet Festival • October 20Brooks County Courthouse • SkilletFestival.comThis farm, food & arts festival will highlight the area’s abundant agriculture and fine southerncompetition, skillet throwing contest, veggie carving contest, mutt show and local musicians.
Sunbelt Ag Expo • October 16-18Moultrie • sunbeltexpo.comNorth America’s Premier Farm Show features over 1200 exhibitors showing the latestfarm technology
First Friday • November 2Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
November
Farm Days • October 13, 27Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com
Farm Days • November 10, 24Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com
Events & Festivals
VJSL Merry Marketplace • November 17-18James H. Rainwater Conference Center 229-245-0513 • vjsl.orgAn extraordinary shopping experience showcasing the latest styles in Holiday décor, home décor,women’s fashions, children’s clothing, gourmet goodies and much, much more! This event willfeature over 100 boutique vendors and artisans from across the Southeast.
Wild Adventures Days of Thanks • November 24-26Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.com
December
Downtown Valdosta's 12 Days of Christmas Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comIt’s the most wonderful time of the year in historic downtown Valdosta! Celebrate the season all month long with 12 different days of events to put you in the holiday spirit! The event kicks off with Small Business Saturday on November 24th and will run through December 23rd! Visit website for more details.
First Friday • December 7Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com6PM - 9PM
Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade • December 8Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.comDowntown Valdosta lights the night with beautiful displays, along with holiday music, characters, marching bands, and much, much more. The parade route is along Patterson Street from Woodrow Wilson Drive to Downtown. See website for more details
Wild Adventures Christmas • December Wild Adventures • wildadventures.comCome celebrate Christmas Wild Adventures style with favorites including Tinker the TalkingChristmas Tree, a living nativity scene and visits with Santa Claus. Add yummy seasonaltreats and lots of Christmas lights and you have a plan for celebrating the holiday season.Join in the holiday festivities with Wild Adventures Christmas. Visit site for dates.
Home for the Holidays Christmas Parade & Celebration December 15Brooks County Courthouse Square • qbcchamber.com 229-263-4841Road races, themed floats, school groups, tractors, various downtown activities & retailers’Open House celebrations. Come talk—and shop- with Santa! Call or check website for time.
Calico Spring Arts & Crafts Holiday Show • November 10-11Moultrie • calicocrafts.com 229-985-1968A gathering of over 200 artists will turn out their wares for excited visitors to admire and acquire.The show promises great shopping, food and fun for the entire family. Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM
Gallery Opening Reception • November 5Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.orgSnow Village, East African Art, Fine European Porcelain and featured artists! 5PM
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Where to Dine
Colonial Mall AreaAligatou
229-244-4784 Atlanta Bread1531 Baytree Road229-259-9969
Austin’s Cattle Co
229-259-9333
Azalea’s Restaurant
229-247-9500
Beijing Cafe1715 Norman Drive229-253-0808
Big Nick’s904 Baytree Rd229-469-6905Bubba Jax Crab Shack
229-469-4368
Buffalo Wild Wings1553 Baytree Road229-241-7246
China Garden1700 Norman Drive229-244-9169
Chow Town Buffet1550 Baytree Road229-293-0642
Coyoacan515 St. Augustine Rd229-671-9978
Cracker Barrel1195 N. St. Augustine Rd.229-244-5258
Crystal River Seafood1000 N. St. Augustine Rd.229-249-9515
El Toreo’s1713 Gornto Road229-259-0444
Five Guys1705 Norman Dr.229-244-1444Longhorn’s Steak House1110 N. St. Augustine Rd.229-333-0100Masato
229-242-4667
Mellow Mushroom1526 Baytree Road229-333-1891
Mori Japanese Steakhouse& Sushi Bar1709 Norman Drive229-244-5299
Ole Times CountryBuffet1193 St. Augustine Rd.229-253-1600
Olive Garden1315 St. Augustine Rd.229-244-9990
Outback Steak House1824 Clubhouse Drive229-242-4329
Panda Express1082 N St. Augustine Rd229-242-6379
Red Lobster1179 N. St. Augustine Rd.229-244-7587
Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ1701 Norman Drive229-242-8257
Texas Roadhouse1874 Clubhouse Drive229-242-7700
The Korea Garden 250 N. St Augustine Rd.229-241-8555
The Mix Frozen Yogurt1803 Jerry Jones Dr.229-506-5335
The Oaks at Kinderlou
229-219-2326
Wild Wok914 Baytree Rd229-247-0302
Zaxby’s
229-244-3273
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Cheddar’s270 Norman Drive229-247-5551 Wahoo Seafood Grill
282 NormanDrive229-469-6595
Salty Snapper1405 Gornto Road229-506-5544
Applebee’s3254 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-242-1565
Betty’s Diner2175 N. Ashley St. 229-247-6263
Blazin Wingz2910-G N. Ashley St.229-253-9464
Chicken Salad Chick3219-B N Oak St. Ext. 229-469-7017
Deli House1616 N Ashley St.229-333-0040
El Cazador1600 N. Ashley St.229-333-0554
El Toreo’s3260 N. Valdosta Rd.229-245-7959
Friends Grill & Bar3338-B Country Club Rd.229-242-3282
Jersey Mike’s Subs2941-A N. Ashely St.229-469-6581
Mama June’s Buffet3286 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-245-6062
Marco’s Pizza4320 Kings Way229-245-9595
Michael’s Deli1307 N. Ashley St.229-293-9905Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant3840 N. Valdosta Road229-333-0848
Osaka Hibachi & Sushi3310 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-253-8858
Passage to India2910 N. Ashley St.229-219-7276
Peking Chinese3251 N Oak St Ext229-247-3333
Rodeo MexicanRestaurant2801 N. Ashley St.229-671-1866
Royal Buffet3268 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-219-9928
Smokn’ Pig4228 N. Valdosta Road229-245-8BBQ(8227)
The Egg & I
229-253-1210
Wooden Nickel Pub3629 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-242-5842
Woodstack BBQ Tavern4038 N. Valdosta Rd.229-506-5407
Zacadoo’s Grille1501 N Ashley St.229-241-20953219 Inner Perimeter Rd229-219-1177
Zaxby’s3250 Inner Perimeter Rd.229-219-0402
North Valdosta & Five Points
The Draw3338-G Country Club Rd.229-588-4996
Empanadas & More402 Northside Dr229-245-5355
Lake Park
Chic-fil-a1197 Lakes Blvd.229-559-4901
Cowboy’s Firepit Grill
229-559-0051
Cracker Barrel4914 Timber Drive229-559-0864
China Wok1044 Lakes Blvd229-559-8885
Fish NetSportsman Cove Road229-559-5410
Lake Dogs118 Lakes Blvd.229-559-7900
Lin Garden Restaurant1078 Lakes Blvd.229-559-8181
Rodeo MexicanRestaurant1219 Lakes Blvd.229-559-3320
Zaxby’s1220 Lakes Blvd.229-559-4901
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Where to Dine
The Taco Shack4920 Old US 41 S.229-559-7555
Farmhouse Restaurant5123 Mill Store Road229-559-5445
Rascals SteakhouseHwy 41229-300-1618
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306 North306 N. Patterson St.229-249-5333Autry's BBQ1811 S. Patterson St.229-241-9449
The Bistro132 N. Ashley St.229-253-1253
Bleu Cafe125 N. Patterson St.229-244-2248
Bleu Pub116 W. Hill Ave.229-219-2289Covington’s Dining &Catering310 N. Patterson St.229-242-2261Downtown Diner202 W. Hill Ave.229-242-3770Giulio’s Greek Italian105 E. Ann St.229-333-0929Hip Hop Fish & Chicken702 S. Patterson St.229-219-1017
Jessie’s Eats and Treats
229-247-4670King’s Grill200 N. Patterson St.229-242-5897
Ming’s Chinese508 N. Patterson St.229-247-9868
Steel Magnolia’s132 N. Patterson St.229-259-0010
Birdie's Market
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Lake Park
Smiley's Buffet & Grill1015 Lake Park Blvd229-632-5191
Cowboy’s Firepit Grill
229-559-0051
Cracker Barrel4914 Timber Drive229-559-0864
China Wok1044 Lakes Blvd229-559-8885
Fish NetSportsman Cove Road229-559-5410Lake Dogs118 Lakes Blvd.229-559-7900
Lin Garden Restaurant1078 Lakes Blvd.229-559-8181
Rodeo Mexican Restaurant1219 Lakes Blvd.229-559-3320
Zaxby’s1220 Lakes Blvd.229-559-4901
El Cazador Express4920 Old US 41 S.229-559-7555
Farmhouse Restaurant5123 Mill Store Road229-559-5445
Rascals SteakhouseHwy 41229-300-1618
Where to Dine
Where to Shop
10,000 Picture Frames 124 N. Patterson St., Valdosta • 229-244-9651 Choose from over 10,000 varieties of custom or pre-made frames designed to fit and compliment your art or photograph.
Academy Sports + Outdoors 455 Norman Drive, Valdosta • 229-293-2700
Art and Soul 115 W. Central Ave., Valdosta • 229-740-8329 A unique blend of original whimsical art, mahogany & industrial furniture, fun lighting and artfully unique finds that speak to your soul.
City Market Boutique 3215 A North Oak St Ext, Valdosta • 229-219-0007 Come shop the unique gifts and the latest trends in fashions, shoes, jewelry and handbags that otherwise can’t be found in Valdosta!
Chez What 124 N. Ashley St., Valdosta • 229-412-2784 Antiques.collectibles.consignment.
Hobby Lobby 1000 St. Augustine Road South, Valdosta • 229-229-1410
Kohl’s 1511 Baytree Road, Valdosta • 229-219-7321
Kirklands 964 A North St, Augustine Road, Valdosta • 229-244-2028
Lake Park Plaza Mall I-75 (Exit 5), 5327 Mill Store Road, Lake Park • 229-559-6822 • 888-SHOP-333 Brands you prefer. Prices you deserve. Choose from a wide selection of savings 20–70% off MSRP. Open Mon–Sat, 9 a.m–8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 12 miles south of Valdosta.
Mockingbird 117 W. Central Ave., Valdosta • 229-247-4561 Fine gifts, baby, home decor, candles and so much more…
Neo-Chic by Ali Boutique 3117 Oak St Ext • 229-244-0420A boutique offering a fabulous affordable selection of women, infant and girls clothing, gifts and personalized items.
Only Options/R.L. Martin & Co I-75 (Exit 18), 1421 Gornto Road, Valdosta • 229-244-1807A unique lifestyle retailer offering a wide variety of men and women’s clothing, gifts and accessories for all ages.
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Cottonwood Market & Boutique123 N. Ashley St. • 229.474.4313Affordable home furnishings market of re-purposed, refurbished, vintage pieces with boutique clothing and gifts
FUNK Living
111 W. Central Ave. • 229-520-7182Creating hip, funky, fresh and fierce furniture, accessories and home decor with a spin on traditional Southern designs.
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Pier 1 Imports 1819 Norman Dr. • 229-249-8130
Reef Boutique 2910 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta • 229-219-1002 The Reef Boutique is located inside Caribbean Tans. For trendy treasures dive no further!
Southern Sensation Boutique 1650 Baytree Rd, Ste C • 229-588-1322A unique boutique offering all the latest styles in clothing, jewelry, and bags.
South Georgia Pecan Gift Shop I-75 (Exit 16), Highway 84 East, Valdosta • 800-627-6630 Wide selection of gift baskets, fresh nuts, syrups and much more.
Summit Pointe 3338 Country Club Road, ValdostaValdosta’s most unique Shopping Village including Steel’s Jewelry, Lemongrass Day Spa,Perfect Settings, Friends Grille & Bar, The Draw, Little Options Children’s Clothes and more...
T3 Outdoors 515 N St Augustine Rd, Ste H • 229-247-4343Valdosta’s locally owned gun & archery store offering the very best in hunting, apparel, guns, archery, livestock and pet care and much more.
TJ Maxx
1200 North St. Augustine Road, Valdosta • 229-244-5988
Valdosta MallI-75 (Exit 18) 1700 Norman Drive, Valdosta • 229-242-0457Valdosta Mall features more than 70 retailers, a full food court, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Old Navy, Petsmart, JOS Bank, Ulta and is anchored by Belk and JCPenney. visit www.shopvaldostamall.com
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Where to Shop
Nail EnhancementsManicures • Spa Pedicures
Waxiung • Shellac • Pink & White
WALK INS WELCOME
1733 Gornto Rd.Valdosta Publix Plaza
229.506.5220
3310 Inner Perimeter Rd.Valdosta Publix Plaza
229.253.9990
13781 Hwy 19SThomasville Publix Plaza
229.236.6246
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Discover Outdoors
Hunting & FishingGood Hope PlantationLocated in Naylor • 229-482-2686A private retreat for both businessmen and sportsmen. Its 2,000-plus acres offer hunting and related recreational activities.
Grand Bay Wildlife Management AreaTen miles north of Valdosta on Highway 221 • 229-333-0052Grand Bay totals 1,350 acres and is part of a 13,000-acre wetlands complex of Carolina bays and forested swamp second in size only to Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. Open from daylight Saturday until sundown Sunday, year-round, for outdoor sports.
Grassy PondMoody Air Force Family Camp Ground229-559-5840Open year-round to all active and retired military and their dependents.
Indianola Hunting Preserve229-242-0903Private and commercial land for hunting.
Lenox River RanchLenox, GA • 229-563-3061 • www.lenoxriverranch.comLenox River Ranch provides a unique experience from a one day conference to a multi day business retreat and guided Quail Hunts or just a relaxing nature walk down to the Little River. Offering a full time chef to prepare home cooked meals that are sure to make your stay enjoyable.
Paradise Island Fishing & Hunting ClubLoch Laurel Road • 229-559-6693Family-oriented club open to the public.
Quail Creek Shooting Preserve229-333-8611 • 229-794-2226Private and commercial land for hunting.
Banks Lake National Wildlife RefugeRoute 2, Box 3330, Folkston • 912-496-7366The 3,500-acre Banks Lake NWR is thought to be Georgia’s largest example of a Pocosin or Carolina Bay. The 1,000 acres of open water provide a popular sport fishing hole and are home to a wide variety of wildlife.
GolfFrancis Lake Golf ClubI-75, Exit 5, Lake Park • 229-559-796118 hole championship course open to public with full snack bar, driving range & pro shop with discount merchandise of all brands - full club repair available.
Kinderlou Forest Golf Club4005 Bear Lake Rd. • 229-219-2300Eighteen-hole championship course with full-service, on-site fine dining; golf lessons; and Pro Shop offered. Home to PGA’s Nationwide Tour.
Stone Creek Golf CommunityI-75, Exit 22 • 229-247-2527Eighteen-hole championship course, water park, tennis courts, on-site restaurant and golf shop.
Valdosta Country Club900 Country Club Road • 229-241-2000Private 27-hole course
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Campgrounds and RV ParksEagle’s Roost CampgroundI-75 Exit 5, Lake Park • 229-559-5192
KOA5300 Jewel Futch Rd., Lake Park • 229-559-9738
River ParkI-75 Exit 18, Valdosta • 229-244-8397
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park3076 95th Dr., Live Oak • 386-364-1683
Valdosta Oaks RV Park4630 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta • 229-247-0494
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Medical Services
• South Georgia Medical Center provides a wide variety of both inpatient and outpatient services ranging from sophisticated cancer, heart, vascular, spine, stroke and labor and delivery programs to 24-hour emergency departments with critical care transport and LifeFlight capability, to mention a few. As the Region’s Premier health system, over 350 affiliated physicians treat patients at our facilities. The health system continues to be recognized with national and local awards and accreditations for quality and patient care. For more detailed information on SGMC’s services, please visit www.sgmc.org.
SGMC Cardiovascular Insitute229-259-4369
Dasher Memorial Heart Center @ SGMC229-433-2060
SGMC Diabetes Management Center229-433-7200
SGMC Healthcare South, Primary Care Center229-433-7350
SGMC Imaging Center229-293-3600
SGMC Occupational and Industrial Medicine229-433-7300
SGMC Outpatient Plaza229-433-8000
Pearlman Cancer Center @ SGMC229-259-4600
SGMC Spine Care Center229-244-BACK (2225)
SGMC Urgent Care229-433-8200
SGMC Youth Care229-249-5437
South Georgia Medical Center229-433-1000
Take the first step to a healthier future and a lifetime of wellness with board certified pediatricians, nurse practicioners and physician assis-tants that are committed to providing infants, children and adolescents with expert, professional and personalized pediatric health care. In addition, Dr. Alvarado is subspecialty board certified in the treatment of children and adults in all aspects of allergy and clinical Immunology.
ALAN J. ALVARADO, M.D. (Board Certified Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology)
ROBERT J. CRISCUOLA, M.D. (Board Certified Pediatrics)
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229-242-5050
Greenleaf229-247-4357
Lake Park Medical Clinic229-559-1616
Lowndes CountyHealth Department229-333-5255
229-247-2211
Therapy Center of Valdosta229-244-9688
Valdosta Family MedicineAssociates & Walk-in Clinic229-244-1400
Valdosta/Lowndes CountyBaytree Medical Center229-247-9911
Lowndes CountySheriff’s Department229-333-5133
Georgia State Patrol229-333-5215
Police DepartmentsValdosta 229-242-2606Hahira 229-794-4010Lake Park 229-559-7470Remerton 229-247-2320
VLC Visitors Bureau229-245-0513
VLC Chamber of Commerce229-247-8100
Valdosta City Hall229-242-2600
Lowndes CountyBoard of Commissioners229-671-2442
Moody Air Force Base229-257-4211
Valdosta/Lowndes Parks& Recreation229-259-3507
Valdosta/LowndesIndustrial Authority229-259-9972
Valdosta/LowndesAirport Authority229-333-1833
Azalea City Cab Company229-242-1468Delta Airlines800-221-1212244-TAXI229-244-8294Kelly Tours229-293-7883MIDS229-316-2153Enterprise Rent-A-Car229-241-8560
Avis Rent-A-Car229-242-4242Hertz Rent-a-Car229-242-7070229-249-7910Tipsy Transit229-234-1448Five Star Taxi229-559-9555Checker Cab229-245-2505Lakes Taxi229-375-3866
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• Valdosta Family Medicine is a group of experienced family practice physicians, board certified internist & board certified pediatrician dedicated and committed to caring for you and your family. We have been serving the community’s healthcare needs for the past 27 years offering Adult Care, Youth Care, Preventative Care, Dermatology, Sports Physicals and more. For “life’s little emergencies”, Walk-In/Urgent Care Clinic is open 7 days a week. For more detailed information please call 229.244.1400 or visit www.valdostafamilymedicine.com.
• South Georgia Pediatric & Allergy’s board certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners are committed providing infants and children with expert, professional and personalized healthcare service. Dr. Alvarado specializes in all aspects of allergy, clinical immunology & Asthma for infants, children and adults. After hours nurse phone triage is available Mon – Thurs. 6pm to 7am & Friday – Mon. 2pm to 7am by calling 229-560-3216.Constant Care of Valdosta South Georgia Pediatric & Allergy
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Constant Care of Valdosta229-242-5050
Greenleaf229-247-4357
Lake Park Medical Clinic229-559-1616
Lowndes CountyHealth Department229-333-5255
South Georgia Pediatric & Allergy229-247-2211
Therapy Center of Valdosta229-244-9688
Valdosta Family MedicineAssociates & Walk-in Clinic229-244-1400
Valdosta/Lowndes CountyBaytree Medical Center229-247-9911
Lowndes CountySheriff’s Department229-333-5133
Georgia State Patrol229-333-5215
Police DepartmentsValdosta 229-242-2606Hahira 229-794-4010Lake Park 229-559-7470Remerton 229-247-2320
VLC Visitors Bureau229-245-0513
VLC Chamber of Commerce229-247-8100
Valdosta City Hall229-242-2600
Lowndes CountyBoard of Commissioners229-671-2442
Moody Air Force Base229-257-4211
Valdosta/Lowndes Parks& Recreation229-259-3507
Valdosta/LowndesIndustrial Authority229-259-9972
Valdosta/LowndesAirport Authority229-333-1833
Azalea City Cab Company229-242-1468Delta Airlines800-221-1212244-TAXI229-244-8294Kelly Tours229-293-7883MIDS229-316-2153Enterprise Rent-A-Car229-241-8560
Avis Rent-A-Car229-242-4242Hertz Rent-a-Car229-242-7070229-249-7910Tipsy Transit229-234-1448Five Star Taxi229-559-9555Checker Cab229-245-2505Lakes Taxi229-375-3866
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• Valdosta Family Medicine is a group of experienced family
ÊÊpediatricianÊdedicatedÊandÊcommittedÊtoÊcaringÊforÊyouÊandÊÊÊyourÊfamily.ÊWeÊhaveÊbeenÊservingÊtheÊcommunityÕsÊhealthcareÊÊÊÊneedsÊforÊtheÊpastÊ27ÊyearsÊofferingÊAdultÊCare,ÊYouthÊCare,ÊÊÊPreventativeÊCare,ÊDermatology,ÊSportsÊPhysicalsÊandÊmore.ÊÊÊForÊÒlifeÕsÊlittleÊemergenciesÓ,ÊWalk-In/UrgentÊCareÊClinicÊisÊ.ÊopenÊ7ÊdaysÊaÊweek.ÊÊForÊmoreÊdetailedÊinformationÊpleaseÊcallÊ 229.244.1400 or visit www.valdostafamilymedicine.com.
ÊÊandÊnurseÊpractitionersÊareÊcommittedÊprovidingÊinfantsÊandÊÊÊchildrenÊwithÊexpert,ÊprofessionalÊandÊpersonalizedÊhealthcareÊÊÊservice.ÊÊDr.ÊAlvaradoÊspecializesÊinÊallÊaspectsÊofÊallergy,ÊclinicalÊÊÊimmunologyÊÊ&ÊAsthmaÊforÊinfants,ÊchildrenÊandÊadults.ÊAfterÊÊÊhoursÊnurseÊphoneÊtriageÊisÊavailableÊMonÊÐÊThurs.Ê6pmÊtoÊ7amÊÊÊÊ & Friday – Mon. 2pm to 7am by calling 229-560-3216.
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Conference Center
South Georgia’s Best Kept SecretA secret to tell everyone is the James H. Rainwater Conference Center is the best place to meet in South Georgia. Our signature feature is an expansive Veranda that accommodates 200 guests, overlooking the Cypress Lake and fountain. Want a gorgeous cocktail party or wedding ceremony? The Veranda is the space to choose for beauty and ambience.
The Conference Center houses eleven meeting, from 8 boardroom seats up to 1,100 theater seats. With the introduction of fiber optic communications, we now can offer complimentary Wi-Fi up to 500 users. This is a feature that corporate and association planners covet. Along with 446 complimentary parking space, these features allow meeting planner’s substantial savings. Our location offers superior convenience, with pin point access to I-75, exits 16 & 18.
The Rainwater Conference Center’s Executive Chef and our highly trained culinary team create delightful meal presentations, if you go away hungry it is your own fault. Our menu brochures are available upon request and we offer customize dining options.
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Our flexible event suites are transformed daily into your special event or meeting
Should you be planning a social event or a multi-day conference, The Rainwater Conference Center offers an array of meeting and event services. We look forward to speaking with you soon.ONE MEETING PLACE, VALDOSTA, GA 31605229.245.0513 www.rainwaterconferencecenter.com
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• Extensive Audio Visual Equipment
• Event Diagraming
• Hotel Packaging Services
• On-site Event Coordination
• Décor, Lighting and Linen
• Trade Show Pipe and Draping
• Sports & Activity Itineraries
• Welcome Information Packets
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37 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority
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South Georgia’s Best Kept SecretA secret to tell everyone is the James H. Rainwater Conference Center is the best place to meet in South Georgia. Our signature feature is an expansive Veranda that accommodates 200 guests, overlooking the Cypress Lake and fountain. Want a gorgeous cocktail party or wedding ceremony? The Veranda is the space to choose for beauty and ambience.
The Conference Center houses eleven meeting, from 8 boardroom seats up to 1,100 theater seats. With the introduction of fiber optic communications, we now can offer complimentary Wi-Fi up to 500 users. This is a feature that corporate and association planners covet. Along with 446 complimentary parking space, these features allow meeting planner’s substantial savings. Our location offers superior convenience, with pin point access to I-75, exits 16 & 18.
The Rainwater Conference Center’s Executive Chef and our highly trained culinary team create delightful meal presentations, if you go away hungry it is your own fault. Our menu brochures are available upon request and we offer customize dining options.
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• Interior Corridors• Free Continental Breakfast• Pool• Free High Speed Internet• Extended Stay Rooms w/Kitchenettes• Pet Friendly
3022 James Road • Valdosta, GA(Exit 18, 1-75 & Hwy. 133W)
229.671.1511
www.econolodgevaldosta.com
www.sleepinnvaldosta.com
229.671.1111
3026 James Road Valdosta, GA 31602
• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast with Hot Items• Microwave • Refrigerator • Coffee Pot• Free Weekday Newspaper• Free High Speed Internet Access• Free Local Calls• Free Coffee In The Lobby
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Comfort Inn & Suites1785 West Hill Avenue800-221-2222 / 229-249-1000Comfort Suites1332 N. St. Augustine Road / I-75, Exit 18800-221-2222 / 229-249-8880Days Inn at Conference Center1827 West Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16800-329-7466 / 229-249-8800Days Inn Valdosta Mall1383 N. St. Augustine Road / I-75 Exit 18800-329-7466 / 229-244-7600
Econo Lodge3022 James Road229-671-1511Holiday Inn Express & Suites1330 N. St. Augustine Rd/ I-75 Exit 18800-465-4329 / 229-249-8900
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center1805 West Hill Ave. / I-75 Exit 16229-244-1111 / 800-465-4329
Howard Johnson4598 N. Valdosta Road / I-75, Exit 22800-446-4656 / 229-244-4460Sleep Inn & Suites3026 James Road / I-75, Exit 18229-671-1111
America Value Inn Lake Park 4907 Timber Dr / I-75, Exit 5(800) 800-8000 / (229)559-811
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Super 8 at Conference Center1825 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16800-800-8000 / 229-249-8000
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Ashley Oaks Motel1610 N. Ashley St./ I-75 Exit 18229-242-6340
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Baymont Inn & Suites Valdosta Mall1725 Gornto Road / I-75, Exit 18229-253-0009
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Best Western Plus4025 N. Lake Drive / I-75, Exit 22866-667-6048 / 229-241-9221
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Big 7 Motel1818 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16229-242-0789
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Briarwood Motel1934 Briarwood Rd. / I-75, Exit 16 (229)-242-4205
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Budget Inn218 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16229-242-1240
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Comfort Suites1332 N. St. Augustine Rd./I-75, Exit 18 (800)-221-2222 / (229) 249-8880Country Hearth Inn & Suites Valdosta 2811 N. Ashley St. / I-75, Exit 22(229)-242-2777
Candlewood Suites103 N. St. Augustine Rd.Valdosta, GA(229) 249-2000
Courty Inn & Suites1308 N St. Augustine Rd. / I-75, Exit 18(229)-245-1700
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Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta1327 N St. Augustine Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 (866) 581-9036 / (229) 253-0023
Econo Lodge3022 James Road229-671-1511
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Valdosta2010 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16(229) 242-1225
Fairview Inn Bed & Breakfast 416 River St. / I-75, Exit 16(229)-244-6456
Hahira Inn1300 GA Highway 122 W / I-75, Exit 29(229)794-8000
Hampton Inn & Suites 2 Meeting Place / I-75, Exit 16 (800) HAMPTON / (229) 241-1234
Hampton Inn Lake Park 4906 Timber Dr. / I-75, Exit 5(800) Hampton / (229) 559-5565
Howard Johnson4598 N Valdosta Rd /I-75, Exit 22 (800) 446-4656 / (229-244-4460
Intown Suites 1558 Baytree Rd. / I-75, Exit 18(229) 293-9111
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Jolly Inn1701 Ellis Dr. / I-75, Exit 18(229) 244-1708
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Kinderlou Inn 2101 W Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16(800) 221-2222 / (229) 242-1212
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Motel 62003 W. Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16(229)-333-0047
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Quality Inn Lake Park 1198 Lakes Blvd / I-75, Exit 5 (800) 221-2222 / (229)-559-5181
Quality Inn South 1902 W Hill Ave / I-75 Exit 16(800) 221-2222 / (229) 244-4520
Motel 6 Lake Park1075 Lakes Blvd / I-75, Exit 2(229) 559-5660
Regency Inn 2110 W. Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16 (800) 843-5644 / (229) 247-2440
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Super Value Inn / Valdosta 1828 West Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16(229) 244-7711
Travel Lodge Lake Park 4912 Timber Dr. / I-75, Exit 5(229) 559-0110
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FREE Savory Starts BreakfastFREE Wired & Wireless Internet43” Flat Panel TV’s with HBOMicro-Fridge & Radio w/iPod/mp3 Port Conference Room • Guest Laundry Business Center • Fitness CenterWelcome Reception (Mon-Thurs)
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall1332 N. St. Augustine Road
229-249-8880 • 800-221-2222
I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 841827 W. Hill Avenue
229-249-8800 • 800-325-2525
I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84 • 1825 W. Hill Avenue229-249-8000 • 800-800-8000
I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84 • 1785 W. Hill Avenue229-249-1000 • 800-221-2222
FREE Daybreak BreakfastFREE Wireless High Speed Internet
32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBOIn-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board
Microwave & Refrigerator in all RoomsSwimming Pool • Guest Laundry
FREE Savory Starts BreakfastFREE Wired & Wireless Internet
43” Flat Panel TV’s with HBOMicro-Fridge & Radio w/iPod/mp3 Port
Conference Room • Guest LaundryBusiness Center • Fitness CenterWelcome Reception (Mon-Thurs)
FREE SuperStart BreakfastFREE Wireless High Speed Internet32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBOIn-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board Microwave & Refrigerator in all RoomsSwimming Pool • Guest Laundry
Valdosta’s Hospitality Headquarters
www.WilliamsHotelGroup.com
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall1383 N. St. Augustine Road
229-244-7600 • 800-325-2525FREE Daybreak Breakfast
FREE Wireless High Speed Internet32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBO
In-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/BoardMicrowave & Refrigerator in all Rooms
Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall1389 N. St. Augustine Road229-244-8440 • 800-800-8000FREE SuperStart BreakfastFREE Wireless High Speed Internet32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBOIn-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/BoardMicro-Fridge Rooms AvailableSwimming Pool • Guest Laundry
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I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 841805 West Hill Ave • Valdosta229-244-1111 • 800-465-4329
Azalea’s Restaurant & Lounge Serving Delicious Meals & DrinksWorld Class Wedding, Reception, Meeting & Banquet Facilities
Attractive Rooms with 40” Flat Panel HDTV’s & HBO • Airport ShuttleMicro-Fridge, Coffee & Radio with iPod/mp3 Port in All RoomsJacuzzi, Family & Executive Suites • Wired & Wireless InternetSwimming Pool & Hot Tub • Fitness Center • Business Center
www.WilliamsHotelGroup.com
FREE Express Start Breakfast Bar • Wired & Wireless Internet43” Flat Panel HDTV’s & HBO • Fitness Center • Business Center
Conference Room • Heated Swimming Pool & Hot TubMicro-Fridge, Coffee & Radio with iPod/mp3 Port in All Rooms
Jacuzzi & Executive Suites • Guest Laundry • Gift ShopWelcome Reception (Mon-Thurs) • Great Location
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall1330 N. St. Augustine Road • Valdosta
229-249-8900 • 800-465-4329
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