Valdosta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valdosta which includes a sunset and heritage architecture
Valdosta
Valdosta featuring 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 Centre 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 Centre, a Georgian-style mansion built in 1898. The 13 columns of its veranda symbolise 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 Theatre. 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 colourful 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 Rp1.707.269 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.707.269
Rp2.044.350 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,824 reviews)
"We stay here regularly. It’s an outstanding hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 Rp1.927.400 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.927.400
Rp2.297.524 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,402 reviews)
"Always stay here whenever we travel south. Never any unpleasant surprises."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
Wingate by Wyndham Valdosta/Moody AFB

Wingate by Wyndham Valdosta/Moody AFB

2.5 out of 5
1800 Clubhouse Drive, Valdosta, GA
The price is Rp1.807.697 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.807.697
Rp2.159.679 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,295 reviews)
"Good hotel. Love the happy hour and coffee availability. I will definitely stay here again next time."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Valdosta/Moody AFB
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stunning Valdosta A-frame Home With Private Pool!

Stunning Valdosta A-frame Home With Private Pool!

3 out of 5
Valdosta, GA
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!
Georgia Countryside Home: 3 Mi to Wild Adventures!

Georgia Countryside Home: 3 Mi to Wild Adventures!

3 out of 5
Valdosta
Enjoy 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!
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!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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