Valdosta, GA

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Valdosta featuring a sunset, a house and heritage architecture
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 Atlanta and a 2-hour car trip from Jacksonville, 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.

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 $85 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
$85
per night
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the overall value and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,107 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. It was quiet, staff was polite and courteous. Check in was a breeze. My only issue would be the toilet and tub were very rusty and old looking but it worked for a one night stay for me."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Wingate by Wyndham Valdosta/Moody AFB
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
2.5 out of 5
4610 N VALDOSTA ROAD, Valdosta, GA
The price is $92 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$92
per night
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Stay at this hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
"What we needed!"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Valdosta
Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta, GA
Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta, GA
3 out of 5
1327 N Saint Augustine Rd, Valdosta, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $108 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$108
per night
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valdosta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,264 reviews)
"The most impressive part of this stay was the employees at this site. Friendly, helpful, upbeat, and genuinely appear to enjoy their jobs. Would definitely recommend this 10 out of 10!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta, GA
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.
Newly Updated Premium Property, Super Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit
Newly Updated Premium Property, Super Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit
Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Azalea City Industrial Park and Mathis Municipal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Beautiful
"The home was beautiful and in a perfect location. I can't say one bad thing about it, other than my stay was too short. I'll definitely be back."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Newly Updated Premium Property, Super Clean, Close to SGMC & VSU, Pets, Fire Pit
The Gornto Getaway Modern Cozy Centrally Located
The Gornto Getaway Modern Cozy Centrally Located
Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Bland Park and Valdosta Mall are located nearby. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Very nice place to stay
"The house is absolutely beautiful. Everything was perfect. it was a great distance to many places to eat, and close to wild aventures."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

The Gornto Getaway Modern Cozy Centrally Located
Centrally located fully renovated home, walkable to VSU & SGMC.
Centrally located fully renovated home, walkable to VSU & SGMC.
Valdosta
Stay at this vacation home in Valdosta. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms. Popular attractions Azalea City Industrial Park and Mathis Municipal Auditorium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Lovely property!
"Host was amazing. House was enjoyable, clean and cute. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2023

Centrally located fully renovated home, walkable to VSU & SGMC.
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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Reviews of Valdosta

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
May 24, 2020

Too busy

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 14, 2020

No wifi was very disappointing amd the carpet being dirty made me uncomfortabe because we had a baby.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 11, 2020

We only spent a night during our road trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 10, 2020

Nothing else overall a great trip

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Apr 19, 2020

If you are passing through, keep driving.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Mar 10, 2020

FOOD IS TERRIBLE. IT MADE MY WHOLE FAMILY SICK.. YES STOMACH PAINS.. FOOD NO GOOD. COFFEE HAD TO MUCH WATER IN IT. SO I COULDN'T TASTE THE FRESH BREW. VERY POOR TOO ME FOR THE PRICE THEY CHARGE. SMH!!!!

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