Table of Contents

3 .....Welcome to Valdosta 20 ...Cultural Attractions

5 .....The Azalea City 21 ...One-Day Adventures

6 .....Welcome to Title 23 ... Events and Festivals Town, USA 7 .....Valdosta Area Map 29 ...Where to Dine

10 ..Downtown Valdosta 31 ...Where to Shop

11 ...Historic Attractions 33 ...Discover Outdoors

13 ...Nearby Communities 35 ...Medical Services

16 ...County Neighbors 37 ...Conference Center

17 ...Valdosta Recreation 39 ...Where to Stay

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Nestled in the heart of the Deep South, Valdosta and its surrounding area blend a rich southern heritage with charm, hospitality and character. Don’t let Valdosta’s grace and beauty fool you; exciting entertainment awaits just around the corner! Named by National Geographic as ’s “Best Adventure Town,” Valdosta is ripe with opportunities for fun and relaxation.

Conveniently located midway between and Orlando on I-75, Valdosta’s moderate climate is just right for year-round activities. From the South’s foremost theme park, Wild Adventures, to unique shopping, historic venues, mouthwatering southern cuisine and antiquing opportunities, the area offers amazing experiences. Discover the natural beauty of the Okeefenokee Swamp or Wildlife Management Area. Other outdoor activities include golf, fishing, boating, hunting, sports and more. Valdosta also boasts a diverse cultural arts offering, and Downtown features the historic Fairview District, complete with one-of-a-kind shops, eateries and landmarks.

With more than 54,000 residents, Valdosta ranks as the 14th largest city in Georgia and serves as the seat of Lowndes County. Valdosta is known by many nicknames, including “The Azalea City” and “Win- nersville,” but was recently voted by ESPN as “Title Town USA,” recognizing the area’s excellence in sports. Valdosta is also recognized as the business, cultural, educational, medical, leisure and retail hub of South Georgia and North .

Providing the right balance of big-city convenience and small-town hospitality, Valdosta is the perfect vacation destination, as well as an ideal location for business conferences, meetings, and special events. The James H. Rainwater Conference Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meeting facility, located just off I-75, exit 18. Accommoda- tions and dining for groups of all sizes and budgets are conveniently located nearby. Whatever the reason for your visit, we’re sure you’ll enjoy discovering Valdosta and its treasures! 3 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority Valdosta: The Azalea City WelcomeWelcomeValdosta: toto The TitleTitle Azalea Town,Town, USAUSACity

TheThe city city of of Valdosta Valdosta is isnamed named after after a ascenic scenic estate estate owned owned by by Winning Tradition GovernorGovernor George George Troup Troup in in Laurens Laurens County, County, Georgia. Georgia. Governor Governor For more than 30 years, the Valdosta area was known as “Winnersville,” TroupTroup signed signed the the actact that created created Lowndes Lowndes County County in in1825. 1825. The which could explain why in 2008, the city gained national recognition Theunique, unique, Americanized Americanized name name is isthought thought to to be be derivedderived from a for being crowned “Title Town USA” by ESPN. a district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta. district in the Alpine Mountains of Italy called Valle d’Aosta. Without a single pro-sports title to claim, Valdosta beat out giants ValdostaValdosta definitely definitely lives lives such as , Boston and Los Angles, by excelling in a variety of sports at the high school and college level. upup to to its its name name with with its its …derived…derived fromfrom a a abundanceabundance of of flowering flowering Valdosta High School is still known as the “winningest football team azaleasazaleas andand gardensgardens districtdistrict inin the the Alpine Alpine in the country,” with more than 800 wins and many regional, state and duringduring thethe springspring MountainsMountains ofof ItalyItaly national titles to their name. Cross-town rival Lowndes High andand summersummer seasons.seasons. School has won five state titles since 1980. And it’s not just FortunatelyFortunately forfor thethe calledcalled Valle Valle d’Aosta. d’Aosta. football—both schools have garnered state and national community,community, R.J. R.J. Drexel, Drexel, championships in many other sports as well. a generous, nature- a generous, nature- Private schools in the area, such as Valwood, Georgia Christian and lovingloving person, person, came came to to Valdosta Valdosta as as its its parks parks superintendent superintendent Open Bible, also contribute to the honor with their excellence and manymany years years ago. ago. He He began plantingplanting azaleasazaleas along along city city streets, streets, the titles in a variety of sports, such as football, baseball and basketball. thecemetery, cemetery, church church grounds grounds and around and around the government the government buildings buildingsof Valdosta. of Valdosta. In the spring In the of spring each year,of each Mr. year,Drexel Mr. would Drexel give At the college level, Valdosta State University is known as a perennial wouldfive giveazalea five plants azalea to eachplants citizen to each for citizen planting. for planting. powerhouse in Division II football, having won three national championships. VSU also holds national championships in Mr.Mr. Drexel Drexel inspired inspired the the ladies ladies of of the the Garden Garden Club Club to to use use azalea baseball, tennis and golf. But what impressed ESPN the most was azalealiners liners as a ways-and-meansas a ways-and-means project. project. Members Members would would purchase Valdosta’s strong sense of community spirit and commitment to purchasehuge loads huge of loads azalea of liners azalea from liners an from area annursery area nurseryand sell them excellence—qualities that led to being named “Title Town USA.” andfor sell 10 themcents foreach 10 to cents raise each funds to forraise the funds Crescent, for the home Crescent, of the homeGarden of the Club. Garden Drexel Club. Park Drexelis named Park in ishis named honor inand his fittingly, honor andis homefittingly, to the is homecity’s toannual the city’s Azalea annual Festival Azalea Festival eacheach Spring. Spring.

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7 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 8 Downtown Valdosta

Fairview Historic District Concentrated Downtown among River Street, Vernadoe Street, Wells Street, and Central Place, the village of Fairview predates the incorporation of the City of Valdosta. The area underwent three periods of development: 1840–1860, the late 1890s Victorian surge, and the 1910– 1920s period of Prairie and Craftsman influence. The Fairview Neighborhood Association was instrumental in forming the Valdosta Heritage Foundation in 1981. The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1984.

Historic Downtown Downtown is bustling with renewed spirit! With public and private investments over the past three years reaching more than $12 million, the physical appearances of the buildings and pedestrian areas are prime examples of these improvements. The downtown is a great place to shop, dine and work, as well as a newfound area to live. Downtown Valdosta is situated around the Lowndes County Courthouse, a grand Neoclassical structure built in 1905. It stands tall among the charming buildings, which are now hip retail stores, professional offices and privately owned eateries. Some of the area’s oldest churches can also be found downtown. Special events throughout the year appeal to a wide variety of visitors. For example, the Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series in May is a week long series of concerts showcasing our local and regional musical talent. Check our Events and Festivals schedule on pages 23-28 for a list of exciting area events; for historic information and tour arrangements, see page 11. For more information on Downtown Valdosta, contact the Valdosta Main Street Office at 229-259-3577 or valdostamainstreet.com

9 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 10 Historic Attractions

Valdosta/Lowndes County Call 800-569-TOUR Valdosta has six National Register Districts: Brookwood North, Downtown, East End, Fairview, North Patterson St. and Southside. A Historic Driving Tour Map Brochure is available through the Valdosta- Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority and offers more detailed information on many of the structures mentioned. The Valdosta-Lowndes County Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Valdosta Heritage Foundation are proud supporters of historic preservation in this area. We encourage you to discover the interesting history, beauty and hospitality that contribute to the quality of life in our greater community. Enjoy the sights and sounds you will experience and visit us again often.

Historic Tour Highlights Converse-Dalton-Ferrell House - 305 N. Patterson St. • 229-244-8575 Restored to its 1902 glory, this pristine Neoclassical residence serves as the Valdosta Junior Service League’s headquarters. Available for private and community functions.

The Dosta Playhouse - 122 N. Ashley St. • 229-247-8243 The Dosta Theatre was built where two stores were lost to fire and opened the spring of 1941. The Art Moderne-style building is reflective of the sobering Depression, stripped of most ornamentation with an obsession with streamlining and speed. Glass blocks, portholes and curved corners celebrate cruise liners and the automobile age. Presently the home of Theatre Guild-Valdosta.

The Crescent - 904 N. Patterson St. 229-244-6747 This Neoclassical structure built in 1898 was the former home of U.S. Senator William S. West and is Valdosta’s most well-known landmark. The house is named for its semicircular portico supported by 13 massive Doric columns, representing each original American colony. It was preserved by the Garden Club of Valdosta in 1951 and is now the Garden Center. The estate’s grounds boast beautiful test gardens, an octagonally built schoolhouse, a quaint chapel, and a small activity room with a stage. Tours Mon.–Fri., 2–5 p.m. and by appointment.

Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum Located in the old Carnegie Public Library building, the Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum is a treasure trove of information outlining the history of Valdosta and Lowndes County. The Historical Society collects and maintains research materials and displays, including a large library collection of various government records and newspaper clippings. Displays include many fascinating items such as uniforms and weapons from various wars and a large file regarding the legendary Doc Holliday, who lived and practiced dentistry here. Tourism information and meeting and guest speaker facilities are available. The museum hosts a wide array of events each year..

11 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 12 NearbyNearby CommunitiesCommunities Nearby Communities

Hahira, Georgia Lake Park, Georgia Eleven miles north of Valdosta, Hahira is the gateway to With stately pines and crystal clear lakes, Lake Park, is Lowndes County from the north. Citizens enjoy a small-town one of the most beautiful spots in all of South Georgia. atmosphereatmosphere withwith thethe advantagesadvantages ofof aa largerlarger citycity nearby.nearby. HahiraHahira Incorporated in 1890, historic Lake Park is just a few miles hosts several annual events, including a River Run Equestrian south of Valdosta. Here, visitors can admire a beautiful Ride the weekend before Thanksgiving. sunset, stroll under magnificent live oaks, inhale the The Honey Bee Festival, held the first week in October, starts fragrance of magnolia blossoms, and be charmed by the off with with a breakfast on the first Monday and is followed by warmth of the people. Located on I-75 Exit 5, Lake Park is beauty pageants, arts and crafts shows, gospel singing, a 5K the gateway to natural beauty, rich history, and year-round run,run, livelive beebee demonstrations,demonstrations, andand aa finalefinale paradeparade onon Saturday.Saturday. shopping and recreation. For more info, call the City of For more information about the Honey Bee Festival and Lake Park at 229-559-7470. enteringentering thethe run,run, paradeparade oror otherother festivalfestival events,events, callcall thethe City of Hahira office at 229-794-2330.

Remerton, Georgia Within the city limits of Valdosta, just off Baytree Road, lies the towntown ofof Remerton.Remerton. NamedNamed forfor RemerRemer YoungYoung Lane,Lane, thethe presidentpresident of Valdosta’s first bank, Remerton was established in 1899 to meet the needs of the Strickland Cotton Mill workers and was laterlater incorporatedincorporated asas aa textiletextile millmill town.town. NowNow surroundedsurrounded byby thethe CityCity ofof Valdosta,Valdosta, RemertonRemerton hashas itsits ownown governmentgovernment andand lawlaw enforcement.enforcement. HistoricHistoric RemertonRemerton MillMill VillageVillage isis composedcomposed of restored mill houses converted into unique businesses offering quaint shopping, including consignment, crafts, home furnishingsfurnishings and and boutiques. boutiques. For more information, call Remerton City Hall at 229-247-2320.

15 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority 1513 Valdosta-LowndesValdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism AuthorityAuthority VisitValdosta.org 14 Nearby Communities County Neighbors County Neighbors Moody Air Force Base Brooks County Operating under the Air Combat Command (ACC), Moody Brooks County (population 16,242) is ripe with history. AFB is home to the 23rd Wing, better known as the world Established in 1858, it includes the communities of Dixie, famous Flying Tigers. Their mission is to organize, train and Barwick, Pavo, Barney, Morven and its county seat, Quitman. employ combat-ready A-10 Thunderbolts, HC-130’s and HH- Quitman, comprises the second largest National Register of 60 Pave Hawks, along with pararescue troops, force protection Historic Places district in the state of Georgia and boasts of tree assets and other personnel. More than 5,500 military and lined avenues and extraordinary historic architecture. Quitman, civilian members, including geographically separated units in known for its gracious southern charm, antiques stores, creative Nevada, Florida, Arizona and , work together boutiques and great restaurants is also known as the Camellia to provide world-wide close air support, force protection and City due to the abundance of color when the camellias, azaleas combat search and rescue operations in support of humanitarian and other flowers are in bloom. It is located just 15 miles interests, national security and the global war on terrorism. west of Interstate 75, 25 miles north of Interstate 10 and on Approximately 8,300 military members and their families U.S. Highway 84. Brooks County’s moderate climate and are the core population of Moody AFB, along with 3,000 geographic location make it the perfect spot for retirees as well civilian employees and families. Along with 15,000 retirees as for businesses that depend on transportation to flourish. For and family members, they make a significant impact on the more information, contact the Brooks County Chamber area’s population. Moody is also a major component of the of Commerce at 229 263-4831. area’s economic machine, contributing more than $323 million dollars to the local economy. Historically, the base has impacted the area since its conception in 1941, after a group of concerned citizens successfully rallied the War Department’s interest in the 9,300 acre tract of land County Neigbors northeast of Valdosta for use in its expanding defense program.

For information on tours, contact Public Affairs at 229-257-3395.

Lanier County Created from Berrien, Lowndes and Clinch counties on August 7, 1920, Lanier County (population 7,361) was named in honor of SydneyDowntown Clopton Quitman Lanier, a poet from Macon, Georgia, whose work explored man’s faith and his relationship to the world around him.Echols Lanier County County is located in the south-central section of Georgia,Echols County 30 miles (population north of the 3,999) Florida was createdstate line on and December 25 miles 13, east of1858, Interstate after being 75. Lanier carved County out of Lowndesis home to and Lakeland’s Clinch counties. Milltown Murals,The county depicting was named the 1925in honor era of when Robert Milltown M. Echols was and renamed boasts Lakeland.the only unincorporatedLanier County is county also home seat to in Patten Georgia--Statenville. Seed Company, aThe 50-year-old town was company named that for Captainhas become James the W. nation’s Staten, production the first leaderrepresentative in warm-season in the Georgia turf grass Legislature seed and fromsod. PointsClinch of County. interest includeAgriculture 3,900-acre provides Banks 67.5 percent Lake National of jobs in Wildlife Echols. Refuge;The county Lake Irma;is also Roquemore the home Park, of mystery an 8-acre writer park established Lanier, in 1994; folklore and thewriter Robert W.C. SimpsonTomlinson Nature and fiction Trail. For writer more Janice information, Daugharty. contactAdditionally, the EcholsLanier features County the Chamber Macedonia of Baptist Commerce Church, at 229-482-9755.which was founded in 1850 and is one of the oldest churches in the area. 15 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 16 17 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority

visitvaldosta.orgVisitValdosta.org 2118 Valdosta Recreation

Amusement Parks Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park Located off Exit 13, I-75, Valdosta, GA • 229-219-7080 • www.wildadventures.com Wild Adventures is the South’s premiere theme park with 170-acres of fun. Step into a world of family adventure featuring one of the South’s largest ride collections. Venture into the habitats of hundreds of exotic animals, or cool off in the region’s largest water park, Splash Island. Sit back and let diverse and popular concerts entertain you throughout the park season. Family Fun Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta, Inc. Toombs Street Unit: 229-242-2058 David S. Waller Unit: 229-242-0676 Don F. Reames Teen Center: 229-740-2014 Jac’s Bowling Lanes 406 Connell Road • 229-242-2695 Jump N Jacks 3671 N. Coleman Rd., Valdosta • 229-242-7778 South Georgia’s largest indoor inflatable jump arena and fun center for kids. www.jumpnjacks4kids.com Jungle Jym’s Family Fun Center 3124 N. Oak Street Ext., Valdosta • 229-244-3302/229-247-1271 www.junglejyms.net Rugrats Play Zone 416 Dale Dr • 229-257-0205 South Georgia Motorsports Park 2521 Highway 41 North, Adel • 229-896-7000 • www.racesgmp.com Valdosta Stadium Cinemas 1680 Baytree Road • 229-247-7986 Valdosta YMCA & Lake Park YMCA 2424 Gornto Road, Valdosta: 229-244-4646 5285 Mill Store Road, Lake Park: 229-559-8886 Serves more than 8,000 members with activities for all ages in two gymnasiums, four fitness centers, three racquetball courts, and five swimming pools for adults and children. Fitness Clubs

American Body Works Planet Fitness 4510 Valnorth Drive • 229-253-9977 3200 N Ashley Street • 229-244-0084 Anytime Fitness Sculpt 24 Fitness 3143-C N. Ashley 229-247-9925 3259 Inner Perimeter Road CrossFit Valdosta 229-253-1289 4548 A Val North Dr • 229-630-6287 The Firm CrossFit Winnersville 118 North Patterson Street 3974 Inner Perimeter Rd • 229-834-1984 229-242-7737 Winnersville Fitness. YMCA 1711 Norman Drive • 229-469-4292 2424 Gornto Rd. • 229-244-4646 5285 Mill Store Road, Lake Park Halls Fitness Center 229-559-8886 1186 Lakes Blvd, Lake Park 229-559-3373

1917 Valdosta-LowndesValdosta-Lowndes County County Conference Conference Center Center and and Tourism Tourism Authority Authority VisitVVisitValdosta.orgaldosta.org 20 18 Valdosta Recreation Cultural Attractions Cultural Attractions Valdosta & Lowndes County Parks Cultural Attractions Area parks offer a wide range of outdoor and covered facilities. AnnetteCultural Ho Attractionswell Turner Center for the Arts 229-247-ARTSAnnette Howell Turner Center for the Arts Drexel Park Rotating229-247-ARTS and permanent exhibits ofworkby local, regional and 11.1 acres • 1401 N. Patterson St., Valdosta nationalRotating andartists. permanent exhibits of work by local, regional and Drexel Park, located across the street from the VSU main Pnationaleach Stateartists. Summer Theater campus, is one of VLPRA”S most popular parks and home 229-259-7770Peach State Summer Theater to the annual Azalea Festival. The park is about 11 acres and 229-259-7770 offers ample shaded green space. It is conveniently located by runThe JuneOfficial 4 - JulyMusical 17 Theater of the State of Georgia. Performances VSU and features a creek with a picturesque bridge and a large run June 4 - July 17 playground. It is bordered by Azalea City Multipurpose Trail. Theatre Guild Valdosta The park is outfitted with electricity and is available for rent. 122Theatre N. Ashley Guild St. Valdosta • 229-247-8243 Produces122 N. Ashley plays St. in • 229-247-8243 the renovated Dosta Playhouse in downtown John W. Saunders Park Valdosta.Produces plays Call in for the schedule. renovated Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta. Call for schedule. 1151 River Street, Valdosta Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Saunders Memorial Park houses 6 covered picnic shelters that VSUValdosta Whitehead Symphony Auditorium Orchestra • 229-333-2149 are available for rent. The largest one holds up to 150 people FourVSU Whiteheadconcerts annually Auditorium Nov. • 229-333-2149 thru May comprised of VSU faculty with more than a dozen picnic tables and has its own designated Fourand concertscommunity annually members. Nov. thru May comprised of VSU faculty and restrooms. Every shelter features electricity and a designated community members. VSU Fine Arts Gallery grill. The park also has a paved walking & nature trail, two VSU Fine Arts Gallery regulation-sized outdoor basketball courts, a splash pad, a Fine Arts Building • 229-333-5832 OpenFine Arts to Buildingthe public • 229-333-5832 and offers frequent exhibits. playground, and an amphitheater complete with electricity Open to the public and offers frequent exhibits. and stage lights that can seat hundreds of people. The shelters, VSU Music Music Department Department amphitheater, and basketball courts are all available for rent. Fine ArtsArts Building Building • 229-333-5804 • 229-333-5804 Year-round performances performances include include a Jazz, a Jazz,Wind Wind & Percussion & Percussion McKey Park Ensembles, piano festival & more. 15.5 acres • 112 Burton Ave., Valdosta Ensembles, piano festival & more. McKey Park is in the middle of Valdosta on Patterson Street and is home to the hugely popular Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center. The tennis center features 12 tennis courts that are used for lessons, clinics, and general tennis recreation. It also has a tennis shelter, bleachers, bathrooms and water fountains as well as a pro shop which houses the tennis pro’s office. The park also features a sand volleyball court, two large playgrounds, restrooms, and two large picnic pavilions with grills. The tennis courts, volleyball court, and picnic pavilions are all available for rent. Scott Park 527 North Patterson Street, Valdosta 1101 Old Statenville Rd./Continental Drive, Valdosta 527 North P2a2t9t-e2r4s7o-AnR STtSr(e2e7t8,7 V) aldosta Scott Park is 28 acres of fun! A lit, paved walking track with 229w-2w4w7-.tAurRnTerSce(2n7te8r7.o)r g painted lanes is perfect for runners or walkers, while a regulation- www.turnercenter.org size football field with bleachers and lights is a fantastic spot to host practices or games. The fenced-in park also features four lit, regulation outdoor basketball courts, three lit regulation tennis courts, and a large lit and covered stage with electricity. There’s also a large open field with a aseballb backstop and two picnic shelters with electricity and water hook ups available for rent. Restrooms available. Freedom Park 3795 Guest Rd., Valdosta Freedom Park is a huge multi-purpose facility with something for everyone! The parks 250-plus acres is conveniently located near Moody Air Force Base and features a large, beautifully maintained baseball/softball complex with eight regulation adult softball fields, bathrooms, a concession stand, and a covered playground. Ten acres of soccer fields, a paved walking track, a 18-hole Disc Golf course, a dog park for large and small breeds, and ample amounts of open field space fill out the venue. Freedom Park hosts the regional Spring Olympics each year, dozens of baseball and softball tournaments, and disc golf tournaments. The sports fields, golf course, and open areas are all available for rent and are the perfect space for your large event! Note: For a complete listing of parks go to www.vlpra.com

19 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority Drexel Park VisitValdosta.org 20 Drexel Park One-Day Adventures One-Day Adventures

Suwannee River State Park 3631 201st Path, Live Oak, FL • 386-362-2746 Biking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding are the few of the fun activities to enjoy while touring the 1800 acre park. There’s more…geocaching, pickin’ and grinnin’, disc golf, bird sanc- tuary and craft village are also part of the sites and sounds to take in. Cabin rentals, RV parking and camping are also available.

Okefenokee Park 5700 Park Road, Waycross • 912-283-0583 Take a rare experience for every member of the family. Extravagant- ly beautiful, the swamp, nearly a half million acres, carries you back into the world’s pre-history. Interpretive exhibits, lectures, wildlife shows, boat tours on original Indian Waterways, wilderness walk- ways, Pioneer Island, native animals in their own habitat, all com- bine to weave a spell of pioneer American life.

Kolomoki Mounds Historical State Park Looking to take a one-day Southern Georgia adventure? The fol- Blakely, GA • 205 Indian Mounds Road, Blakely lowing is our ever-growing list of One Day Trip ideas. From the his- 229-724-2150 | 800-864-7275 toric Suwannee River to the majestic Cumberland Island, our Visitor The oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern Bureau is happy to present to you our suggested one-day trips from . Two lakes provide fishing and boating, and a camp- Valdosta. ground is nestled under hardwoods and pines. Hikers can choose from two scenic trails. Children will enjoy the playground, pedal Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area boats and miniature golf. 10 miles N of Valdosta • 229-426-5267 This is an 8,700-acre Wildlife Management Area open to hunting Providence Canyon State Park seasonally. Camping, pre-season scouting, hiking, picnicking, canoe- 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin • 229-838-6202 ing, and other recreational uses are allowed year-round. Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail or hike the deepest canyons. Backpackers Banks Lake National Wildlife Rescue can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. GA Highway 122, Lakeland • 912-496-7836 Banks Lake has more than 4,000 acres of freshwater wetland made up of open water, marsh, hardwood swamp and uplands. Visitors St. Mary’s, GA • 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys may enjoy sport fishing for largemouth bass, wildlife observation and 912-882-5256 | 800-864-7275 nature photography. Located on Georgia’s Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facili- ties in a beautiful setting. Campsites and cottages overlook the river. Ichetucknee Springs State Park Hike, fish, boat or kayak while taking in the ruins of the tabby McIn- 12087 US Highway 27, Fort White, FL • 386-497-4690 tosh Sugar Works mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch A 2,241-acre park featuring a 6-mi. river for tubing, snorkeling, cave factory during the Civil War. Ferry to famous Cumberland Island diving, canoeing and hiking through wetlands with beautiful wildlife National Seashore known for wild horses and mansion ruins. sightings along the way.

Reed Bingham State Park 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel • 229-896-3551 | 800-864-7275 This 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Paddlers can rent canoes and kayaks to explore this beautiful lake lined with fragrant water lilies and tupelo trees. Guided pontoon boat tours, beachside pavilion, picnic shelters and group shelters are also available. Pull- thru Sites, RVs Permitted, Tents Welcome.

2321 Valdosta-LowndesValdosta-Lowndes CountyCounty ConferenceConference CenterCenter andand TourismTourism AuthorityAuthority VisitValdosta.org 22 Events & Festivals Events & Festivals Events & Festivals Note: For a complete listing of what’s happening go to VisitValdosta.org Note: For a complete listing of what’s happening go to VisitValdosta.org Azalea Festival • March 10-11 January Drexel Park • azaleafestival.com January ry 5 This annual festival features a 5K road race, circus, arts, crafts, concert in the park, food, Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com home, tours, and much more. Free for the family. Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM Downtown comes alive onry the 5 First Friday of the month. Singles can get together,business Visit site for dates peopleDowntown can relax V andaldosta couples • valdostamainstreet.com can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta 6PM - 9PM Downtown comes alive on the First Friday of the month. Singles can get together,business 5th Annual Rodeo • March 15-17 Gallerpeople can relax and couples can enjoyry 8 the charm of Downtown Valdosta 6PM - 9PM Raisin’ Cane • LakeParkGA.com Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org Presenter Series Show: Amazing Grace 30 Riders compete in this Professional Cowboy Association award-winning rodeo that is fun Draw Project Auction & Gallery Reception - Craig Hawkins, Drawproject 2018, Ellis Island for the whole family! MuralMathis (Andrew Auditorium Sabori), •Art turnercenter.org Explorations, East African Art and Fine European Porcelain. 5PM An original stage musical based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s Presentermost beloved Series Show:song, AmazingAmazing Grace. Grace 30 Salute to Moody Air Force Base • March 24 MathisPre-show Auditorium dinner •at turnercenter.org 6:00pm, RSVP required Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.org An originalShowtime stage is atmusical 7:30pm based on the awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s Copland Fanfare for the Common Man, Copland Lincoln Portrait, Bernstein On the Town: most beloved song, Amazing Grace. Three Dance Episodes, Bernstein Candide Overture, Copland "Hoedown" from Rodeo. 7:30PM Pre-show dinner at 6:00pm, RSVP required ShowtimeFebrua is at 7:30pmry Downtown Valdosta Easter Egg Hunt • March 26 - 30 First Friday • February 3 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com A fun twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt. *One egg will be hidden daily by participating 6PM - 9PM merchants. See website for participation instructions and participating merchants.

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All Shook Up • April 5-11 Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • - 229-333-5973 It’s 1955, and in rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. He'll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes. 5-7th, 9-11th 7:30PM - 8th 3PM First Friday • April 6 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM Gallery Opening Reception • April 9 Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org Spring Into Art Exhibition 2PM

Lend Me a Tenor • April 12-14 & 19-21 Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.com Tito Morelli, the greatest tenor of his generation and a hilarious series of mishaps on performance February night. Evening performances begin at 7:30PM, Matinee at 2pm on 12th FirstPlanets Friday view• February from the 3 Hubble Space Telescope • February 2-3 DowntownSawyer ValdostaTheatre, •VSU valdostamainstreet.com Fine Arts Building • 229-333-5873 Presenter Series Show: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder • April 23 6PMAn - 9PMoriginal dance for young audiences. Our good friend, Hubble, will narrate the distinctive Mathis Center Auditorium • turnercenter.org aspects of each planet as seen through his lens, along with The Planets music composed by Laugh your way through the uproarious story of an heir to a family fortune who sets PlanetsGustav view Holst. from Friday the Hubble 7:30PM Space - Saturday Telescope 10:30AM • February 2-3 Sawyer Theatre, VSU Fine Arts Building • 229-333-5873 out to jump the line of succession by eliminating eight pesky relatives who stand in his way. An originalDeath Indance Them for Thar young Hills audiences. • February Our 8-10good friend,and 15-17 Hubble, will narrate the distinctive Pre-show dinner at 6:00pm, RSVP required. Showtime is at 7:30pm aspectsDosta of Playhouseeach planet • as theatreguildvaldosta.com seen through his lens, along with The Planets music composed by GustavA wild Holst. west Friday Interactive 7:30PM murder - Saturday mystery 10:30AM dinner theatre.7:30PM Peak Performance • April 29 Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.org Father Daughter Dance Valentine Dance • February 9-10 Death In Them Thar Hills • February 8-10 and 15-17 Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Strauss Four Last Songs- DostaRainwater Playhouse Center • theatreguildvaldosta.com Auditorium• fatherdaughterdance.org A wildVisit west website Interactive for times. murder mystery dinner theatre.7:30PM Susanna Phillips, soprano, Bartok Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Op. 19 7:30PM FatherEnchanting Daughter Legend Dance • Valentine February Dance 10 • February 9-10 RainwaterWhitehead Center Auditorium Auditorium• • valdostasymphony.org fatherdaughterdance.org May VisitBerlioz website Roman for times. Carnival Overture, Daugherty Reflections on the , Daniel Rowland, tuba Brown Bag Concert Series • May 7-11 EnchantingRimsky-Korsakov Legend •Scheherazade, February 10 Op. 35. 7:30PM Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Whitehead Auditorium • valdostasymphony.org BerliozBook Roman of Days Carnival • February Overture, 22-28 Daugherty Reflections on the Mississippi, Daniel Rowland, tuba Downtown Valdosta fills with live music during lunchtime in May for the week-long Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series. Rimsky-KorsakovLab Theatre, Scheherazade,VSU Fine Arts BuildingOp. 35. 7:30PM • - 229-333-5973 A murder happens in a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church, and a Scorecommunity Concert: theater.Neeman One Piano woman Duo seek• February justice. 17Feb 22-24th, 26-28th 7:30PM; 25th 3PM Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org 7:30PMMarch BookFirst of DaysFriday • •February March 2 22-28 Lab DowntownTheatre, VSU Valdosta Fine Arts • valdostamainstreet.com Building • - 229-333-5973 A murder6PM-9PM happens in a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church, and a community theater. One woman seek justice. Feb 22-24th, 26-28th 7:30PM; 25th 3PM Annie Jr. - Musical • March 3-4 Valdosta High Preforming Arts Center • littleactorstheatrevaldosta.com Showtimes: 3rd 3pm and 7pm, 4th 3pm. 25 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority 25 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority 23 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 24 EventsEvents & &Festivals Festivals Events & Festivals

Farm Days • May 12, 26 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Second and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website for more details 26th Annual Pavo Peacock Day • May 12 Pavo, GA • peacockday.com Celebrate Pavo’s heritage with a day of family fun, arts, crafts, live entertainment, parade, food, children’s activities, quilts, jewelry and much more. 9AM-3PM

Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • May 25-26 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst Based on a real-life twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Check website for exact dates and times. 7:30PM Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • July 6-14 Summer Camp • May-July VSU • valdosta.edu/psst Little Actors Theatre • littleactorstheatrevaldosta.com Visit website for details. Taste of Downtown • July 16 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com June Join us for Taste of Downtown, the kickoff event for Downtown Valdosta Restaurant Week! Each restaurant offers a taste of their signature dish and a drink to pair it with. First Friday • June 1 Downtown Valdosta Restaurant Week • July 17-21 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM This is your time to “Taste the City” and experience a variety of indulgent creations from Downtown restaurant’s during Restaurant Week. Restaurants offer an exclusive 3 course prix The Real Princess and the Pea • June 1-3 and 8-10 fixe lunch and dinner menu. Visit valdostamainstreet.com for details. Dosta Playhouse • theatreguildvaldosta.com An orphaned servant Lizzie with a cheery personality defies her dismal life, and that makes Gallery Opening Reception • July 30 her a favorite of all the shopkeepers. Oldma steps in with a little magic and you can forget all Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org 5PM you knew about princesses and peas! Evening performances begin at 7:30PM Matinee at 3pm on 3rd and 10th August Peach State Summer Theatre: Million Dollar Quartet • June 2-30 First Friday • August 3 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Based on a real-life twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis 6PM - 9PM Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM

Peach State Summer Theatre: Disney's Newsies • June 8-29 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by the “Newsboy Strike of 1899,” this is the tale of Jack, a charismatic leader of a ragged band of "newsies," who dreams of a life far from the streets. Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM Farm Days • June 9, 23 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Second and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website for more details.

The Rosies • June 16 Dosta Playhouse •theatreguildvaldosta.com Visit website for more details.

Peach State Summer Theatre: Hello Dolly • June 22-30 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst Based on Thornton Wilder’s play The Matchmaker, follow Dolly, meddler and matchmaker, on a madcap journey from Yonkers to New York City and back. Check website for exact dates and times. 2PM, 3PM, and 7:30PM

July Peach State Summer Theatre: Hello Dolly • July 1-15 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst

Peach State Summer Theatre: Disney’s Newsies • July 4-14 VSU • valdosta.edu/psst First Friday • July 6 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM 28 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority 2527 Valdosta-LowndesValdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and TourismTourism Authority VisitValdosta.org 26 Events & Festivals EventsEvents & Festivals & Festivals Events & Festivals

Gallery Opening Reception • November 5 100 Black Men BBQ Cookoff • August 4 Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Snow Village, East African Art, Fine European Porcelain and featured artists! 5PM Downtown Valdosta has been the site of the 100 Black Men BBQ each August since 1995. A Downtown Valdosta tradition featuring a family-oriented atmosphere, full of food, fun, Calico Spring Arts & Crafts Holiday Show • November 10-11 music,laughter. and some of the best BBQ around. Moultrie • calicocrafts.com 229-985-1968 A gathering of over 200 artists will turn out their wares for excited visitors to admire and acquire. American Soundtrack Vol. VI. • August 25 The show promises great shopping, food and fun for the entire family. Rainwater Conference Center • turnercenter.org Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM 5PM VJSL Merry Marketplace • November 17-18 James H. Rainwater Conference Center 229-245-0513 • vjsl.org September An extraordinary shopping experience showcasing the latest styles in Holiday décor, home décor, women’s fashions, children’s clothing, gourmet goodies and much, much more! This event will First Friday • September 7 feature over 100 boutique vendors and artisans from across the Southeast. Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Wild Adventures Days of Thanks • November 24-26 6PM - 9PM Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.com Farm Days • September 8, 22 December Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Second and fourth Saturdays in Downtown Valdosta. The market showcases locally sourced Downtown Valdosta's 12 Days of Christmas produce,food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. 9AM-12PM – See website Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com for more details It’s the most wonderful time of the year in historic downtown Valdosta! Celebrate the season all month long with 12 different days of events to put you in the holiday spirit! The event kicks Gallery Opening Reception • September 17 off with Small Business Saturday on November 24th and will run through December 23rd! Turner Center for the Arts • turnercenter.org Visit website for more details. Dr. Ron Zaccari – A Retrospective. 5PM First Friday • December 7 October Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM Wild Adventures Terror in the Wild • Sept 22 - Oct 28 Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.com At dark, your worst terrors in the WILD come to life during the park’s most horrifying nighttime event Friday and Saturday nights. Wild Adventures Kid-O-Ween • Sept 22 - Oct 28 Wild Adventures Theme Park • wildadventures.com Bring the entire family to Wild Adventures Saturdays and Sundays to experience the sillier side of Halloween with BOOtacular Halloween activities!

First Friday • October 5 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM

Hahira Honey Bee Festival • October 1-6 Downtown Hahira • hahirahoneybeefestivalinc.com This annual festival features arts, crafts, gospel singing, a 5K run, and one of the best parades in Georgia. Check website for specific dates and times.

Brooks County Skillet Festival • October 20 Brooks County Courthouse • SkilletFestival.com This farm, food & arts festival will highlight the area’s abundant agriculture and fine southern competition, skillet throwing contest, veggie carving contest, mutt show and local musicians. Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade • December 8 Farm Days • October 13, 27 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Downtown Valdosta lights the night with beautiful displays, along with holiday music, characters, marching bands, and much, much more. The parade route is along Patterson Street from Woodrow Sunbelt Ag Expo • October 16-18 Wilson Drive to Downtown. See website for more details Moultrie • sunbeltexpo.com North America’s Premier Farm Show features over 1200 exhibitors showing the latest Wild Adventures Christmas • December farm technology Wild Adventures • wildadventures.com Come celebrate Christmas Wild Adventures style with favorites including Tinker the Talking November Christmas Tree, a living nativity scene and visits with Santa Claus. Add yummy seasonal treats and lots of Christmas lights and you have a plan for celebrating the holiday season. First Friday • November 2 Join in the holiday festivities with Wild Adventures Christmas. Visit site for dates. Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com 6PM - 9PM Home for the Holidays Christmas Parade & Celebration December 15 Farm Days • November 10, 24 Brooks County Courthouse Square • qbcchamber.com 229-263-4841 Downtown Valdosta • valdostamainstreet.com Road races, themed floats, school groups, tractors, various downtown activities & retailers’ Open House celebrations. Come talk—and shop- with Santa! Call or check website for time.

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Colonial Mall Area Aligatou Cracker Barrel Panda Express 1195 N. St. Augustine Rd. 1082 N St. Augustine Rd 229-244-4784 229-244-5258 229-242-6379 Atlanta Bread Crystal River Seafood Red Lobster 1531 Baytree Road 1000 N. St. Augustine Rd. 1179 N. St. Augustine Rd. 229-259-9969 229-249-9515 229-244-7587 r Austin’s Cattle Co El Toreo’s Salty Snapper 1713 Gornto Road 1405 Gornto Road 229-259-9333 229-259-0444 229-506-5544 Azalea’s Restaurant Five Guys Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ 1705 Norman Dr. 1701 Norman Drive 229-247-9500 229-244-1444 229-242-8257 Beijing Cafe Longhorn’s Steak House Roadhouse 1715 Norman Drive 1110 N. St. Augustine Rd. 1874 Clubhouse Drive 229-253-0808 229-333-0100 229-242-7700 Big Nick’s Masato 904 Baytree Rd The Korea Garden 229-469-6905 229-242-4667 250 N. St Augustine Rd. 229-241-8555 Bubba Jax Crab Shack Mellow Mushroom 1526 Baytree Road The Mix Frozen Yogurt 229-469-4368 229-333-1891 1803 Jerry Jones Dr. Buffalo Wild Wings Mori Japanese Steakhouse 229-506-5335 1553 Baytree Road & Sushi Bar The Oaks at Kinderlou 229-241-7246 1709 Norman Drive 229-244-5299 Cheddar’s 229-219-2326 270 Norman Drive Wahoo Seafood Grill 229-247-5551 Ole Times Country Buffet 282 NormanDrive China Garden 1193 St. Augustine Rd. 229-469-6595 1700 Norman Drive 229-253-1600 229-244-9169 Wild Wok Olive Garden Chow Town Buffet 914 Baytree Rd 1315 St. Augustine Rd. 229-247-0302 1550 Baytree Road 229-244-9990 229-293-0642 Zaxby’s Coyoacan Outback Steak House 515 St. Augustine Rd 1824 Clubhouse Drive 229-244-3273 LaDowntownke Park 229-671-9978 229-242-4329 306 North Bleu Pub Jessie’s Eats and Treats Chic-fil-a Farmhouse Restaurant Rascals Steakhouse North Valdosta & Five Points 306 N. Patterson St. 5123116 W Mill. Hill Store Ave. Road Hwy 41 1197229-249-5333 Lakes Blvd. 229-219-2289 229-247-4670 229-559-4901 229-559-5445 229-300-1618 Applebee’s Jersey Mike’s Subs Rodeo Mexican Autry's BBQ Covington’s Dining & King’s Grill 3254 Inner Perimeter Rd. 2941-A N. Ashely St. Restaurant China1811 S.Wok Patterson St. CateringFish Net 200Rodeo N. MexicanPatterson St. 229-242-1565 229-469-6581 2801 N. Ashley St. 1044229-241-9449 Lakes Blvd 310Spor tsmanN. Patterson Cove RoadSt. 229-242-5897Restaurant 229-671-1866 229-242-2261229-559-5410 1219 Lakes Blvd. Betty’s Diner 229-559-8885Birdie's Market Mama June’s Buffet Downtown Diner Ming229-559-3320’s Chinese 2175 N. Ashley St. 3286 Inner Perimeter Rd. Royal Buffet 206Cowboy N Patterson’s Firepit St Grill Lake Dogs 3268 Inner Perimeter Rd. 202118 WLakes. Hill Blvd.Ave. 508The Taco N. Patterson Shack St. 229-247-6263 229-245-6062 229-333-9636 229-242-3770 229-219-9928 229-559-0051 229-559-7900 229-247-98684920 Old US 41 S. Blazin Wingz Marco’s Pizza The Bistro Giulio’s Greek Italian 229-559-7555 2910-G N. Ashley St. 4320 Kings Way Smokn’ Pig Cracker132 N. Ashley Barrel St. 105Lin Garden E. Ann St.Restaurant Steel Magnolia’s 229-253-9464 229-245-9595 4228 N. Valdosta Road 4914229-253-1253 Timber Drive 229-333-09291078 Lakes Blvd. 132Zaxby N.’ sPatterson St. 229-245-8BBQ(8227) 229-559-0864 229-559-8181 229-259-00101220 Lakes Blvd. Chicken Salad Chick Michael’s Deli Bleu Cafe Hip Hop Fish & Chicken 229-559-4901 3219-B N Oak St. Ext. 1307 N. Ashley St. The Egg & I 125 N. Patterson St. 702 S. Patterson St. 229-469-7017 229-293-9905 229-244-2248 229-219-1017 229-253-1210 Deli House Mom & Dad’s Italian 1616 N Ashley St. Restaurant Wooden Nickel Pub Lake Park 229-333-0040 3840 N. Valdosta Road 3629 Inner Perimeter Rd. 229-333-0848 229-242-5842 El Cazador Smiley's Buffet & Grill Farmhouse Restaurant Rascals Steakhouse 1600 N. Ashley St. Osaka Hibachi & Sushi Woodstack BBQ Tavern 1015 Lake Park Blvd 5123 Mill Store Road Hwy 41 229-333-0554 3310 Inner Perimeter Rd. 4038 N. Valdosta Rd. 229-632-5191 229-559-5445 229-300-1618 229-253-8858 229-506-5407 El Toreo’s China Wok Fish Net Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 3260 N. Valdosta Rd. Passage to India Zacadoo’s Grille 1044 Lakes Blvd Sportsman Cove Road 1219 Lakes Blvd. 229-245-7959 2910 N. Ashley St. 1501 N Ashley St. 229-559-8885 229-559-5410 229-559-3320 229-219-7276 229-241-2095 Empanadas & More Cowboy’s Firepit Grill Lake Dogs El Cazador Express 402 Northside Dr 3219 Inner Perimeter Rd Peking Chinese 229-219-1177 118 Lakes Blvd. 4920 Old US 41 S. 229-245-5355 3251 N Oak St Ext 229-559-0051 229-559-7900 229-559-7555 229-247-3333 Zaxby’s Friends Grill & Bar Cracker Barrel Lin Garden Restaurant Zaxby’s The Draw 3250 Inner Perimeter Rd. 3338-B Country Club Rd. 229-219-0402 4914 Timber Drive 1078 Lakes Blvd. 1220 Lakes Blvd. 229-242-3282 3338-G Country Club Rd. 229-559-0864 229-559-8181 229-559-4901 229-588-4996 Note: For a complete listing of what’s where to dine go to VisitValdosta.org

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10,000 Picture Frames 124 N. Patterson St., Valdosta • 229-244-9651 Choose from over 10,000 varieties of custom or pre-made frames designed to fit and compliment your art or photograph. Academy Sports + Outdoors 455 Norman Drive, Valdosta • 229-293-2700 Art and Soul 115 W. Central Ave., Valdosta • 229-740-8329 A unique blend of original whimsical art, mahogany & industrial furniture, fun lighting and WALK INS WELCOME artfully unique finds that speak to your soul.

City Market Boutique Nail Enhancements 3215 A North Oak St Ext, Valdosta • 229-219-0007 Manicures • Spa Pedicures Come shop the unique gifts and the latest trends in fashions, shoes, jewelry and handbags Waxiung • Shellac • Pink & White that otherwise can’t be found in Valdosta! Chez What 124 N. Ashley St., Valdosta • 229-412-2784 Antiques.collectibles.consignment. 1733 Gornto Rd. 3310 Inner Perimeter Rd. 13781 Hwy 19S Valdosta Publix Plaza Valdosta Publix Plaza Thomasville Publix Plaza Cottonwood Market & Boutique 229.506.5220 229.253.9990 229.236.6246 123 N. Ashley St. • 229.474.4313 Affordable home furnishings market of re-purposed, refurbished, vintage pieces with boutique clothing and gifts

FUNK Living 111 W. Central Ave. • 229-520-7182 Creating hip, funky, fresh and fierce furniture, accessories and home decor with a spin on traditional Southern designs. Hobby Lobby 1000 St. Augustine Road South, Valdosta • 229-229-1410 Kohl’s 1511 Baytree Road, Valdosta • 229-219-7321

Kirklands Pier 1 Imports 964 A North St, Augustine Road, Valdosta • 229-244-2028 1819 Norman Dr. • 229-249-8130

Lake Reef Boutique I-75 (Exit 5), 5327 Mill Store Road, Lake Park • 229-559-6822 • 888-SHOP-333 2910 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta • 229-219-1002 Brands you prefer. Prices you deserve. Choose from a wide selection of savings 20–70% The Reef Boutique is located inside Caribbean Tans. For trendy treasures dive no further! off MSRP. Open Mon–Sat, 9 a.m–8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 12 miles south of Valdosta. Southern Sensation Boutique Mockingbird 1650 Baytree Rd, Ste C • 229-588-1322 117 W. Central Ave., Valdosta • 229-247-4561 A unique boutique offering all the latest styles in clothing, jewelry, and bags. Fine gifts, baby, home decor, candles and so much more… South Georgia Pecan Gift Shop Neo-Chic by Ali Boutique I-75 (Exit 16), Highway 84 East, Valdosta • 800-627-6630 3117 Oak St Ext • 229-244-0420 Wide selection of gift baskets, fresh nuts, syrups and much more. A boutique offering a fabulous affordable selection of women, infant and girls clothing, gifts and personalized items. Summit Pointe 3338 Country Club Road, Valdosta Only Options/R.L. Martin & Co Valdosta’s most unique Shopping Village including Steel’s Jewelry, Lemongrass Day Spa, I-75 (Exit 18), 1421 Gornto Road, Valdosta • 229-244-1807 Perfect Settings, Friends Grille & Bar, The Draw, Little Options Children’s Clothes and more... A unique lifestyle retailer offering a wide variety of men and women’s clothing, gifts and accessories for all ages. T3 Outdoors 515 N St Augustine Rd, Ste H • 229-247-4343 Valdosta’s locally owned gun & archery store offering the very best in hunting, apparel, guns, arche ry, livestock and pet care and much more. TJ Maxx 1200 North St. Augustine Road, Valdosta • 229-244-5988

Valdosta Mall I-75 (Exit 18) 1700 Norman Drive, Valdosta • 229-242-0457 Valdosta Mall features more than 70 retailers, a full food court, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Old Navy, Petsmart, JOS Bank, Ulta and is anchored by Belk and JCPenney. visit www.shopvaldostamall.com

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Hunting & Fishing Good Hope Plantation Located in Naylor • 229-482-2686 A private retreat for both businessmen and sportsmen. Its 2,000-plus acres offer hunting and related recreational activities. Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area Ten miles north of Valdosta on Highway 221 • 229-333-0052 Grand Bay totals 1,350 acres and is part of a 13,000-acre wetlands complex of Carolina bays and forested swamp second in size only to Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. Open from daylight Saturday until sundown Sunday, year-round, for outdoor sports. Grassy Pond Moody Air Force Family Camp Ground 229-559-5840 Open year-round to all active and retired military and their dependents. Indianola Hunting Preserve 229-242-0903 Private and commercial land for hunting. Lenox River Ranch Lenox, GA • 229-563-3061 • www.lenoxriverranch.com Lenox River Ranch provides a unique experience from a one day conference to a multi day business retreat and guided Quail Hunts or just a relaxing nature walk down to the Little River. Offering a full time chef to prepare home cooked meals that are sure to make your stay enjoyable. Paradise Island Fishing & Hunting Club Loch Laurel Road • 229-559-6693 Family-oriented club open to the public. Quail Creek Shooting Preserve Campgrounds and RV Parks 229-333-8611 • 229-794-2226 Private and commercial land for hunting. Eagle’s Roost Campground I-75 Exit 5, Lake Park • 229-559-5192 Banks Lake Route 2, Box 3330, Folkston • 912-496-7366 KOA The 3,500-acre Banks Lake NWR is thought to be Georgia’s largest example of a 5300 Jewel Futch Rd., Lake Park • 229-559-9738 Pocosin or Carolina Bay. The 1,000 acres of open water provide a popular sport River Park fishing hole and are home to a wide variety of wildlife. I-75 Exit 18, Valdosta • 229-244-8397 Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Golf 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak • 386-364-1683 Francis Lake Golf Club Valdosta Oaks RV Park I-75, Exit 5, Lake Park • 229-559-7961 4630 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta • 229-247-0494 18 hole championship course open to public with full snack bar, driving range & pro shop with discount merchandise of all brands - full club repair available. Kinderlou Forest Golf Club 4005 Bear Lake Rd. • 229-219-2300 Eighteen-hole championship course with full-service, on-site fine dining; golf lessons; and Pro Shop offered. Home to PGA’s Nationwide Tour. Stone Creek Golf Community I-75, Exit 22 • 229-247-2527 Eighteen-hole championship course, water park, tennis courts, on-site restaurant and golf shop. Valdosta Country Club 900 Country Club Road • 229-241-2000 Where Music Lives... Private 27-hole course

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The Rainwater Conference Center’s Executive Chef and our highly trained culinary team create delightful meal presentations, if you go away hungry it is your own fault. Our menu brochures are available upon request and we offer customize dining options. 41 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority WhereWhere to to Stay Stay www.choicehotels.com y # of Rooms Restaurant Pool Small Pets Laund r Full Kitchen Comfort Inn & Suites • • • 95 1785 West Hill Avenue 800-221-2222 / 229-249-1000 Comfort Suites • • • 88 1332 N. St. Augustine Road / I-75, Exit 18 800-221-2222 / 229-249-8880 Days Inn at Conference Center • • • • 64 1827 West Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 800-329-7466 / 229-249-8800 Days Inn Valdosta Mall 3022 James Road • Valdosta, GA • • • 63 1383 N. St. Augustine Road / I-75 Exit 18 (Exit 18, 1-75 & Hwy. 133W) 800-329-7466 / 229-244-7600 Econo Lodge • • • 63 3022 James Road • Interior Corridors 229-671-1511 Holiday Inn Express & Suites • • 95 • Free Continental Breakfast 1330 N. St. Augustine Rd/ I-75 Exit 18 800-465-4329 / 229-249-8900 • Pool Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center • • • 158 • Free High Speed Internet 1805 West Hill Ave. / I-75 Exit 16 229-244-1111 / 800-465-4329 • Extended Stay Rooms Howard Johnson • • • • 100 w/Kitchenettes 4598 N. Valdosta Road / I-75, Exit 22 800-446-4656 / 229-244-4460 • Pet Friendly Sleep Inn & Suites • • 71 3026 James Road / I-75, Exit 18 229-671-1111 www.econolodgevaldosta.com Super 8 at Conference Center • • • • 85 1825 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 800-800-8000 / 229-249-8000 229.671.1511 America Value Inn Lake Park • 88 4907 Timber Dr / I-75, Exit 5 (800) 800-8000 / (229)559-811 Ashley Oaks Motel • 35 1610 N. Ashley St./ I-75 Exit 18 229-242-6340 Baymont Inn & Suites Valdosta Mall • • 55 1725 Gornto Road / I-75, Exit 18 229-253-0009 Best Western Plus • • • 22 87 4025 N. Lake Drive / I-75, Exit 22 866-667-6048 / 229-241-9221 Big 7 Motel • 65 1818 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 229-242-0789 Briarwood Motel • • • 48 1934 Briarwood Rd. / I-75, Exit 16 (229)-242-4205 Budget Inn 12 218 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 229-242-1240 Candlewood Suites 84 103 N. St. Augustine Rd.Valdosta, GA • • • (229) 249-2000 Comfort Inn & Suites • • • 95 1785 West Hill Ave. (800) 221-2222 / (229) 249-1000 Comfort Suites • • 88 1332 N. St. Augustine Rd./I-75, Exit 18 • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast with Hot Items (800)-221-2222 / (229) 249-8880 Country Hearth Inn & Suites Valdosta 60 • Microwave • Refrigerator • Coffee Pot 3026 James Road 2811 N. Ashley St. / I-75, Exit 22 Valdosta, GA 31602 (229)-242-2777 Courty Inn & Suites • Free Weekday Newspaper • • • 73 1308 N St. Augustine Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 • Free High Speed Internet Access 229.671.1111 (229)-245-1700 • Free Local Calls Courtyard by Marriott • • • • 84 1564 Baytree Rd / I-75, Exit 18 • Free Coffee In The Lobby www.sleepinnvaldosta.com (229)-241-1301 Days Inn at Conference Center • • • 84 1827 West Hill Ave. /I-75 Exit 16 (800) 329-7466 / (229)-249-8800 Days Inn Lake Park • • 94 4913 Timber Dr. / I-75, Exit 5 3943 Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority (800) 329-7466 / (229) 514-1274 WhereWhere toto StayStay

y Valdosta’s Hospitality Headquarters # of Rooms Restaurant Pool Small Pets Laund r Full Kitchen Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta • • • 180 I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall 1327 N St. Augustine Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 1332 N. St. Augustine Road (866) 581-9036 / (229) 253-0023 229-249-8880 • 800-221-2222 Econo Lodge • • • • 63 FREE Savory Starts Breakfast 3022 James Road FREE Wired & Wireless Internet 229-671-1511 43” Flat Panel TV’s with HBO Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Valdosta • • 132 Micro-Fridge & Radio w/iPod/mp3 Port 2010 W. Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 Conference Room • Guest Laundry (229) 242-1225 Business Center • Fitness Center

Fairview Inn Bed & Breakfast • 4 Welcome Reception (Mon-Thurs) 416 River St. / I-75, Exit 16 (229)-244-6456 Hahira Inn 60 I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84 • 1785 W. Hill Avenue 1300 GA Highway 122 W / I-75, Exit 29 229-249-1000 • 800-221-2222 (229)794-8000 FREE Savory Starts Breakfast Hampton Inn & Suites FREE Wired & Wireless Internet • • 184 2 Meeting Place / I-75, Exit 16 43” Flat Panel TV’s with HBO (800) HAMPTON / (229) 241-1234 Micro-Fridge & Radio w/iPod/mp3 Port Conference Room • Guest Laundry Hampton Inn Lake Park • • 70 Business Center • Fitness Center 4906 Timber Dr. / I-75, Exit 5 Welcome Reception (Mon-Thurs) (800) Hampton / (229) 559-5565

Hilton Garden Inn • • • 163 1702 Gornto Rd. I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall (229) 219-1011 1383 N. St. Augustine Road Howard Johnson • • 90 229-244-7600 • 800-325-2525 4598 N Valdosta Rd /I-75, Exit 22 FREE Daybreak Breakfast (800) 446-4656 / (229-244-4460 FREE Wireless High Speed Internet Intown Suites 32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBO • 138 1558 Baytree Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 In-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board (229) 293-9111 Microwave & Refrigerator in all Rooms Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry Jolly Inn • • • 80 1701 Ellis Dr. / I-75, Exit 18 (229) 244-1708 I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall Kinderlou Inn • • • • 114 1389 N. St. Augustine Road 2101 W Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16 229-244-8440 • 800-800-8000 (800) 221-2222 / (229) 242-1212 FREE SuperStart Breakfast Motel 6 • • • 95 FREE Wireless High Speed Internet 2003 W. Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16 32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBO (229)-333-0047 In-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board Micro-Fridge Rooms Available Motel 6 Lake Park • • 63 1075 Lakes Blvd / I-75, Exit 2 Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry (229) 559-5660 Quality Inn at Valdosta Mall I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84 • • 100 1705 Gornto Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 1827 W. Hill Avenue (229)-244-8800 229-249-8800 • 800-325-2525 Quality Inn Lake Park FREE Daybreak Breakfast • • • 65 1198 Lakes Blvd / I-75, Exit 5 FREE Wireless High Speed Internet (800) 221-2222 / (229)-559-5181 32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBO In-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board Quality Inn South • • • 1902 W Hill Ave / I-75 Exit 16 48 Microwave & Refrigerator in all Rooms (800) 221-2222 / (229) 244-4520 Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry Regency Inn • • • 60 2110 W. Hill Ave / I-75, Exit 16 I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84 • 1825 W. Hill Avenue (800) 843-5644 / (229) 247-2440 229-249-8000 • 800-800-8000 Stay Inn Express Lake Park FREE SuperStart Breakfast 63 1075 Lakes Blvd. / I-75, Exit 5 FREE Wireless High Speed Internet (229)-559-5660 32” Flat Panel TV’s w/74 Channels & HBO In-Room Coffee, Radio, Iron w/Board Super 8 at I-75 • • • 72 1389 N St. Augustine Rd. / I-75, Exit 18 Microwave & Refrigerator in all Rooms (800)800-8000 / (229)-244-8440 Swimming Pool • Guest Laundry Super Value Inn / Valdosta • • • 90 1828 West Hill Ave. / I-75, Exit 16 (229) 244-7711 www.WilliamsHotelGroup.com Travel Lodge Lake Park • • • 75 4912 Timber Dr. / I-75, Exit 5 (229) 559-0110 VisitValdosta.org 42 Award HOTEL & Winning Hotel CONFERENCE CENTER

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