Valdosta

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Valdosta featuring a sunset and heritage architecture
Valdosta
Valdosta which includes heritage architecture and a sunset
Valdosta featuring a sunset and heritage elements
Valdosta which includes heritage elements

Art exhibitions, independent theatre productions, championship golf courses and thill-seeking roller coasters await you in the extreme southern part of Georgia. 

In the university town of Valdosta, in Southern Georgia, discover galleries, performing arts venues, nature parks and sporting attractions. Valdosta is an award-winning city proud of its community spirit and sporting traditions. In 2008 it won the ESPN TitleTown accolade for its football achievements and sports passion.

Get a taste of the city’s charm by exploring the streets of Downtown Valdosta. Admire architectural monuments such as Lowndes County Courthouse and the First United Methodist Church. Poke around the bookstores, fashion boutiques and handicraft shops. Browse work by local artists at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and Kaleidoscope Gallery and Emporium.

Go to the Lowndes County Historical Society Museum to get an overview of the county’s past. Learn about famous city residents such as the Old West gunfighter Doc Holiday, who was a close ally of Wyatt Earp. Join a guided tour of The Crescent at Valdosta Garden Center, a Georgian-style mansion built in 1898. The 13 columns of its veranda symbolize the British-established colonies that declared an independent United States of America in 1776.

Experience the city’s collegiate life on the campus of Valdosta State University. Attend theatrical shows at its Peach Summer State Theater. Visit the Valdosta Planetarium and listen to performances by the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. The university’s Bazemore-Hyder Stadium hosts high school and college football games.

A 15-minute drive south is Wild Adventures Theme Park. Enjoy a fun-filled day riding roller coasters, going on a jeep safari and being part of colorful parades. Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area, north of downtown, offers the chance to canoe, hike, picnic and hunt in a recreational reserve. Golf enthusiasts can play 18 holes at the Kinderlou Forest Golf Club designed by Davis Love III.

Valdosta is about a 3.5-hour drive from AtlantaOpens in a new window and a 2-hour car trip from JacksonvilleOpens in a new window, Florida. Visit on a Friday night during autumn football season, when almost the entire city cheers on one of the nation’s winningest high school teams.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
3 out of 5
4610 N VALDOSTA ROAD, Valdosta, GA
The price is S$161 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$161
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,739 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
3 out of 5
1327 N Saint Augustine Rd, Valdosta, GA
The price is S$183 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$183
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,399 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta/Conference Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta/Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
2 Meeting Place Drive, Valdosta, GA
The price is S$155 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$155
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good choice for a short stay. Staff are excellent. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is decent also. Property needs some updates, but that might explain the construction on-site."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta/Conference Center
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Valdosta Home: Bar, Bbq, Fire Pit + More!
Valdosta Home: Bar, Bbq, Fire Pit + More!
3 out of 5
Valdosta
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Valdosta. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bland Park and Craig Center are located nearby.
Valdosta Home: Bar, Bbq, Fire Pit + More!
Georgia Countryside Home: 3 Mi to Wild Adventures!
Georgia Countryside Home: 3 Mi to Wild Adventures!
3 out of 5
Valdosta
Enjoy free parking, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attraction Wild Adventures is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"It was awesome, the family really enjoyed house."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Georgia Countryside Home: 3 Mi to Wild Adventures!
Stunning Valdosta A-frame Home With Private Pool!
Stunning Valdosta A-frame Home With Private Pool!
3 out of 5
Valdosta
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in Valdosta. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jumpn Jacks 4 Kidz ...
Bright, beautiful getaway
"This home was beautiful and cozy. We spent the weekend meeting with family and it was the perfect place. Communication was wonderful, they were responsive and so helpful! Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2024

Stunning Valdosta A-frame Home With Private Pool!
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