Valdosta

By car

Valdosta is located just off I-75, about 15-20 minutes from the Georgia-Florida border, roughly halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. Valdosta can also be reached traveling on US 84, US 41, and US 221.

By plane

• Valdosta Regional AirportThe only commercial carrier serving the airport is Delta, from/to Atlanta only.

By bus

• Greyhound. Stop is located at 200 N Oak St.

Valdosta has a network of roads that is more or less structured. The major roads are I-75, US 41 (N Valdosta Rd./Inner Perimeter Rd.), US 41 Bus. (Ashley St.), US 84 (Hill Ave.), and Patterson St. Inner Perimeter Road is a bypass around Valdosta. Bemiss Rd. is the main route if you need to go to Moody Air Force Base. Although Valdosta is a medium-sized city, tourism is important, with thousands of visitors visiting the city every year.

Valdosta has a subtropical humid climate with mild winters, hot summers, and abundant rainfall. Please be aware that Valdosta often suffers from oppressive heat and humidity in the summer, due to the fact that rainfall is most abundant in the summer. In the summer, temperatures easily reach the mid-90s. When the temperature is accompanied by high humidity, the heat index can reach well over 105. If you're not accustomed to the heat, the best times to visit Valdosta is from late September to early May. Otherwise, wear sunscreen, and a hat. Bug spray is also necessary, as gnats can be a problem in the summer. Temperatures can reach 90 degrees as early as May, and as late as September.

• Lowndes County Historical Museum

  phone: +1 229 247-4780
  address: 305 West Central Ave
  Displays the heritage of Valdosta and Lowndes County. Maintained by the Historical Society of Lowndes County. Free.

• 'Dosta Playhouse

  phone: +1 229 247-8243
  address: 122 N. Ashley St
  Featuring various performances throughout the year by Theatre Guild Valdosta.

• Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts

  phone: +1 229 247-2787
  address: 527 North Patterson St
  Features four galleries with rotating exhibits along with a permanent gallery featuring East African art.

• Valdosta State University Fine Arts Gallery

  phone: +1 229 333-2149
• Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.

• The Crescent at Valdosta Garden Center

  phone: +1 229-244-6747
  address: 904 North Patterson St
  Historic home

• Wild AdventuresFamily-friendly theme park and zoo.

• Splash Island, Water park connected to Wild Adventures. A good place to go to cool off during the intensely hot summers.

• Stone Creek golfcourse

  phone: +1 229 247-2527 ext 2
  address: 4300 Coleman Road North

• Kinderlou Forest Golf Club

  phone: +1 229 219-2300
  address: 3374 US Highway 84 W
• Morven Music Hall, +1 229 775-2181. Sa 5PM-11PM. Live music, dancing. No smoking, no alcohol.
• Watkins Music Hall, Mt Zion Road near Rocky Ford Road, +1 229 242-2169. Sa 6PM-11PM. Live music.
• Go to church.

• First Presbyterian Church

  address: 313 N Patterson St
  Historic Church, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1967 and has a Georgia Historical Marker outside.

• Trinity Presbyterian Church

• West End Presbyterian Church
• Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

Theatre Guild ValdostaCommunity theater in Valdosta. TGV produces four shows per season, plus two childrens' show. Located in the 'Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta.

Grand Bay Wildlife Management AreaThere are hiking trails, a 2,000-foot boardwalk and a 54-foot observation tower that overlooks open prairie and a heron rookery. Water lovers enjoy the canoe trail and boating through the Blackgum Swamp.

• Valdosta State University

  phone: +1 229 333-5800
  address: 1500 N Patterson St
  There are over 10,000 students enrolled undergraduate and graduate programs. The school also offers retirement classes and other non-traditional classes that might serve an interested visitor.

• Valdosta Mall

  phone: +1 229 242-0457
  address: 1700 Norman Dr.
  Shopping center anchored by Sears, JCPenney, and Belk department stores

• Downtown Valdosta

  phone: +1 229 259-3577

• City Market

  phone: +1 229 219-0007
  address: 3215A North Oak St Ext
  Art gallery and shop

• Walmart

  phone: +1 229 249-8400
  address: 340 Norman Dr

• Walmart

  phone: +1 229 253-0312
  address: 3274 Inner Perimeter Rd

• Winn-Dixie

  phone: +1 229 247-2775
  address: 4036 Bemiss Road
  Groceries

• Winn-Dixie

  phone: +1 229 242-0917
  address: 3200 North Ashley St.
  Groceries

• Winn-Dixie

  phone: +1 229 242-0127
  address: 1105 Madison Hwy.
  Groceries

• Publix

  phone: +1 229 671-9835
  address: 3330 Inner Perimeter Rd.
  Groceries

• Publix

  phone: +1 229 242-2409
  address: 1741 Gornto Rd.
  Groceries

• Target

  phone: +1 229 242-0330
  address: 1815 Norman Dr.
  Department store (like Walmart, but more upscale)

• Kohl's

  phone: +1 229 219-7321
  address: 1511 Baytree Rd.
  Apparel

• Home Depot

  phone: +1 229 293-9008
  address: 1825 Norman Dr.
  Hardware

• Lowe's

  phone: +1 229 671-4721
  address: 1106 N St. Augustine Rd.
  Hardware

• Sonny's BBQ

  phone: +1 229 241-8090
  address: 1701 Norman Dr
  Part of the chain located in the Southeast US.

• The Bistro

  phone: +1 229 253-1253
  address: 132 North Ashley St

• Mori Japanese Steakhouse

  phone: +1 229 244-5299
  address: 1709 Norman Dr

• Smok'n Pig

  phone: +1 229 245-8227
  address: 4228 N Valdosta Rd
  BBQ

• Ole Times Country Buffet

  phone: +1 229 253-1600
  address: 1193 N St. Augustine Rd
  Southern food buffet

• Masato Japanese Steakhouse

  phone: +1 229 242-4667
  address: 1337 Baytree Rd
  Japanese

• Barberitos

  phone: +1 229-244-4804
  address: 1337 Baytree Rd
  Mexican-American

• Aligatou Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood

  phone: +1 229 244-4784
  address: 1922 W Hill Ave
  Japanese

• Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

  phone: +1 229 249-9010
  address: 2913 N Ashley St
  Japanese

• Mellow Mushroom

  phone: +1 229 333-1891
  address: 1526 Baytree Rd
  Pizza

• Bleu Cafe

  phone: +1 229 244-2248
  address: 125 N. Patterson St
  American

• 306 North

  phone: +1 229-249-5333
  address: 306 N Patterson St.
  Upscale

• Giulio's Greek & Italian Restaurant

  phone: +1 229 333-0929
  address: 105 E. Ann St.

• Mom and Dad's

  phone: +1 229 333-0848
  address: 4143 N. Valdosta Rd.
  Italian

• The Wooden Nickel Pub

  phone: +1 229 247-7750
  address: 3269 Inner Perimeter Rd.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 229 242-1212
  address: 2101 West Hill Ave

• Courtyard by Marriott

  address: 1564 Baytree Rd

• Days Inn

  address: 1827 West Hill Ave

• Drury Inn

  address: 1327 N St. Augustine Rd
  Built in 2013. A Olive Garden and Fazoli's (fast food Italian-style restaurant) are very close.

• Econo Lodge

  phone: +1 229 671-1511
  address: 3022 James Rd

• Howard Johnson

  phone: +1 229 244-4460
  address: 4598 North Valdosta Road

• Knights Inn

  phone: +1 229 247-2440
  address: 2110 West Hill Ave

• La Quinta Inn

  phone: +1 229 247-7755
  address: 1800 Club House Dr

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 229 333-0047
  address: 2003 West Hill Ave

• Quality Inn At the Mall

  phone: +1 229 244-8800
  address: 1705 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601

• Quality Inn South

  phone: +1 229 244-4520
  address: 1902 West Hill Ave

• Ramada Limited

  phone: +1 229 242-1225
  address: 2008 West Hill Ave

• Sleep Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 229 671-1111
  address: 3026 James Rd

• Hampton Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 229 241-1234
  address: 2 Meeting Place Dr

• Briarwood Motel

  address: 1934 Briarwood Rd

• Best Western Plus Valdosta Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 229 241-9221
  address: 4025 Northlake Drive

• The local area code is 229 and is not required for local calls.

Travel in Valdosta is relatively safe, as it is a medium-sized city, but like all cities regardless of their sizes, there will be crime in certain areas so use common sense no matter what.

Radio stations

• WQPW 95.7 the Mix - Pop music
• WAFT Radio 101.1 - Christian music
• WXHT Hot 102.7 - Pop music
• WGLF 104.1 - Classic rock

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