Valdosta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valdosta showing a sunset and heritage architecture
Valdosta
Valdosta showing heritage architecture and a sunset
Valdosta which includes a sunset and heritage elements
Valdosta featuring 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 AU$196 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$196
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,796 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean. The staff were nice. Decent breakfast. Reasonable price."

Reviewed on 29 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 AU$220 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$220
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (1,418 reviews)
"This place is fairly new and met all of our needs. Especially loved our soak in the hot tub the welcome cocktail and food provided that evening. Definitely recommend very nice staff too"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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 AU$207 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$207
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
"Property and staff were great. The breakfast wasn’t too bad either."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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.
Private Peaceful home in Valdosta near everything

Private Peaceful home in Valdosta near everything

Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Craig Center and Azalea City Industrial ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
A trip to wild adventure
"I thought everything was fine I was able to check in with no problems."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Private Peaceful home in Valdosta near everything
Guest Favorite, Fenced in yard, Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit

Guest Favorite, Fenced in yard, Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit

Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Azalea City Industrial Park and Harry B. Anderson ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"This property is very well maintained. It worked really well for our family."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Guest Favorite, Fenced in yard, Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit
Spacious & Peaceful 3BR 2bath 4 Queen Bed Near down town & nice neighborhood

Spacious & Peaceful 3BR 2bath 4 Queen Bed Near down town & nice neighborhood

Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Azalea City Industrial Park and Harry B. Anderson ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Nice place
"Just stayed overnight on our way to Disney. Cheaper than a hotel and was able to have everyone in one place."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Spacious & Peaceful 3BR 2bath 4 Queen Bed Near down town & nice neighborhood
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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