'''Valdosta''' [http://www.valdostatourism.com/] is the 11th largest city in the state of Georgia in the United States of America (as of 2005). It is the largest city and the county seat of Lowndes County.

Get in

By plane

'''Valdosta Regional Airport''' (VLD). The only commercial carrier serving the airport is '''Delta''' [http://www.delta.com/], from/to Atlanta only.

By bus

'''Greyhound''', [http://www.greyhound.com/].

Get around

See

  • '''Lowndes County Historical Museum''', 305 West Central Avenue, ''+1 229'' 247-4780, [http://www.valdostamuseum.org/]. M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Displays the heritage of Valdosta and Lowndes County. Maintained by the Historical Society of Lowndes County. Free.
  • ''''Dosta Playhouse''', 122 N. Ashley Street, ''+1 229'' 247-8243. Featuring various performances throughout the year by Theatre Guild Valdosta [http://www.theatreguildvaldosta.com/].
  • '''Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts''', 527 North Patterson Street, ''+1 229'' 247-2787, [http://www.lvac.org/]. M-Th 10AM-6PM, F-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. Features four galleries with rotating exhibits along with a permanent gallery featuring East African art.
  • '''Valdosta State University Fine Arts Gallery''', ''+1 229'' 333-2149.
  • '''Valdosta State University Theatre''', ''+1 229'' 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.
  • Do

  • '''Wild Adventures''', [http://www.wildadventures.net/]. Family-friendly theme park and zoo.
  • '''Golf''', 4300 Coleman Road North, ''+1 229'' 247-2527 ext. 2, [http://www.gagolf.com/]. Stone Creek golfcourse.
  • '''Golf''', Kinderlou Forest Golf Club, 3374 US Highway 84 W, ''+1 229'' 219-2300, [http://www.kinderlou.com].
  • '''Morven Music Hall''', ''+1 229'' 775-2181. Sa 5PM-11PM. Live music, dancing. No smoking, no alcohol.
  • '''Watkins Music Hall''', Mt Zion Road near Rocky Ford Road, ''+1 229'' 242-2169. Sa 6PM-11PM. Live music.
  • '''Go to church'''.
  • *'''First Presbyterian Church''', [http://www.firstpresvaldosta.org]. Historic Church, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1967 and has a Georgia Historical Marker outside.
  • *'''Trinity Presbyterian Church''', [http://www.trinitypresval.org/]
  • *'''West End Presbyterian Church'''
  • *'''Mount Zion A.M.E. Church'''
  • '''Theatre Guild Valdosta''', [http://www.theatreguildvaldosta.com/]. Community theater in Valdosta. TGV produces four shows per season, plus two childrens' show. Located in the 'Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta.
  • '''Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area''', [http://www.sherpaguides.com/georgia/wildlife_viewing/plantation_trace/51.html]. There are hiking trails, a 2,000-foot boardwalk and a 54-foot observation tower that overlooks open prairie and a heron rookery. Water lovers enjoy the canoe trail and boating through the Blackgum Swamp.
  • Learn

  • '''Valdosta State University''', 1500 N Patterson St, ''+1 229'' 333-5800, 1-800-618-1878, [http://www.valdosta.edu/]. Over 10,000 students enrolled undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Buy

  • '''Colonial Mall Valdosta''', 1700 Norman Drive, ''+1 229'' 242-0457. (2006 additions to the mall include Office Max, Old Navy, PetSmart, Ross. Kohl's opened across from the mall)
  • '''Downtown Valdosta''', ''+1 229'' 259-3577
  • Eat

  • '''Hannah's''', 219-0185. Tu-Sa from 5PM. Located in the Best Western Hotel. Steak, seafood, pasta. $12-$16 per plate.
  • '''Charlie Tripper's''', 4479 North Valdosta Rd. Tu-Sa from 5PM. Seasonal and American fare. Steaks, lamb, seafood. $16-$26 per plate.
  • '''Sonny's BBQ''', 1701 Norman Dr, (''Outside Colonial Mall''), ''+1 229'' 241-8090. Part of the chain located in the Southeast US.
  • '''Red Lobster''', 1179 N Saint Augustine Rd, ''+1 229'' 244-7587.
  • '''Applebee's''', 1301 N Saint Augustine Rd, ''+1 229'' 241-9933.
  • '''Hooter's''', 1854 Club House Dr, ''+1 229'' 241-9377.
  • '''Cracker Barrel''', 1195 N Saint Augustine Rd, ''+1 229'' 244-5258.
  • '''International House of Pancakes''', 1821 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 249-8444.
  • '''Outback Steakhouse''', 1824 Club House Dr, ''+1 229'' 242-4329.
  • '''The Bistro''', 132 North Ashley Street, ''+1 229'' 253-1253
  • '''Mori Japanese Steakhouse''', 1709 Norman Dr, ''+1 229'' 244-5299
  • '''Willy's Restaurant''', 2325 North Ashley Street, ''+1 229'' 247-0611 Tu-Sa 5:30PM til late. Prime Rib and Seafood, Wonderful family owned atmosphere.
  • Drink

  • '''Locos''', 1703 Gornto Road, ''+1 229'' 245-1994. M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-10PM. Live entertainment, drink specials, big screen televisions.
  • '''The Wooden Nickel''', 3104 N Oak Street Ext, ''+1 229'' 242-5842
  • Sleep

  • '''Suburban Extended Stay Hotel''', 1558 Baytree Rd, ''+1 229'' 293-9111.
  • '''Motel 6''', 2003 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 333-0047, [http://www.motel6.com/].
  • '''Sleep Inn & Suites''', 3026 James Rd, ''+1 229'' 671-1111.
  • '''La Quinta Inn''', 1800 Club House Dr, ''+1 229'' 247-7755.
  • '''Days Inn''', 1827 West Hill Ave, 1-800-329-7466.
  • '''Knights Inn''', 2110 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 247-2440.
  • '''Econo Lodge''', 3026 James Rd, ''+1 229'' 671-1511.
  • '''Comfort Inn''', 2101 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 242-1212.
  • '''Ramada Limited''', 2008 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 242-1225.
  • '''Quality Inn South''', 1902 West Hill Ave, ''+1 229'' 244-4520.
  • '''Quality Inn North''', 1209 N Saint Augustine Rd, ''+1 229'' 244-8510.
  • '''Howard Johnson''', 2811 N Ashley St, 1-800-446-4656.
  • '''Howard Johnson''', 1330 N Saint Augustine Rd, 1-800-446-4656.
  • '''Courtyard''', 1564 Baytree Rd, 1-800-321-2211
  • Cope

    Radio stations

  • '''WAFT Radio 101.1'''
  • Contact

  • The local area code is 229 and is not required for local calls.
  • Get Out

  • Nashville, Georgia. ''(About 1/2 hour North)''
  • Tallahassee, Florida. ''(About 2 hours Southwest)''
  • Gainesville, Florida. ''(About 2 1/2 hours South)''
  • Jacksonville, Florida. ''(About 2 1/2 hours Southeast)''
  • Macon, Georgia. ''(About 2 1/2 hours North)''