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 theater 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,642 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,642
₹10,369 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,771 reviews)
"We were so impressed the first visit we keep coming back."

Reviewed on 17 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 ₹10,242 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹10,242
₹12,209 total
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,413 reviews)
"Good experience."

Reviewed on 16 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 ₹10,623 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,623
₹12,648 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"We have stayed here in the past. Getting a little dated but clean. staff is very friendly. breakfast is good as is the happy hour in the evening"

Reviewed on 11 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.
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, GA
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, 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!
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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