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Valdosta is a city of about 55,000 people in south Georgia, near the Florida line. Founded in 1860 when the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad arrived, it grew as a center for cotton and later for timber. Its name comes from Val d'Aosta, the Italian valley that inspired the name of a governor's plantation.
The domed Lowndes County Courthouse, completed in 1905, anchors a historic downtown of brick storefronts, restaurants and shops, and the square is decorated with lights every holiday season. The Crescent is a grand 1898 Neoclassical mansion with columns curving around its front porch, and the Lowndes County Historical Society Museum is in the city's former Carnegie library.
Valdosta State University's campus is known for its Spanish Mission style buildings. Wild Adventures theme park is just south of town, Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area has a boardwalk through a rare wetland, and Moody Air Force Base is nearby.
A Neoclassical Revival courthouse completed in 1905 in downtown Valdosta, with a large dome topped by a statue, columned porticos and a surrounding lawn with memorials. It is the centerpiece of the historic downtown. Visit the square at night when the dome is lit, and stroll the shops nearby.
A historic city hall in downtown Valdosta, part of the walkable civic area around the courthouse with brick streets and early 1900s buildings. It is still in use for city business. Combine a look at its exterior with a walk through the downtown historic district and nearby shops and restaurants.
A public university known for its Spanish Mission Revival style buildings with red tile roofs and white stucco walls, set around a palm-lined front lawn on North Patterson Street. Visitors can walk the campus freely. It is especially pretty in spring when the azaleas bloom across the grounds.
A grand 1898 Neoclassical mansion on North Patterson Street named for its curved, columned porch, now home to the Valdosta Garden Center. Its rooms, gardens and a small chapel are open for tours on limited days and for events. It is one of the best examples of Valdosta's historic homes.
A local history museum in Valdosta's former Carnegie library building, with exhibits on the region's Native American past, cotton and turpentine industries, railroads and notable local figures. Admission is free. It also keeps genealogy records, and the staff can point you to historic sites nearby.
Valdosta's community arts center, with several galleries showing changing exhibitions of regional and national artists, an art collection, classes and a performance space. It is home to the local arts council. Admission to galleries is usually free; check the website for current exhibits and events.
The home stadium of the Valdosta High School Wildcats, one of the winningest high school football programs in the nation, earning the city the nickname Winnersville. Friday night games in fall draw huge, loud crowds. Buy tickets ahead for rivalry games, and arrive early to find parking nearby.
A large theme park just south of Valdosta with roller coasters, family rides, a water park called Splash Island, animal exhibits and a concert series. It is popular with families from across south Georgia and north Florida. Season passes are good value; the water park opens only during warm months.
An education center at the edge of the Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area north of Valdosta, with a long boardwalk over cypress swamp to an observation tower, plus exhibits on wetland wildlife. It is a good place to see wading birds, turtles and alligators. Bring bug spray and water in summer.
A historic city park in a residential area near Valdosta State University, with a small lake, walking path, shaded benches and a fountain. It is a peaceful spot for a short walk or picnic, especially in spring when azaleas and dogwoods bloom. Free parking is available on the surrounding streets.
The historic downtown around the courthouse square, with brick buildings housing local shops, restaurants, coffee shops and murals. It hosts first Friday events, festivals and a farmers market. It is compact and walkable; free parking is available on the streets and in nearby public lots.
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