Thomasville, Georgia, USA

Thomasville is a clean attractive town. This "City of Roses" is complete with a public rose garden and a rose festival. They claim to have ideal soil for roses, azaleas, dogwoods, and wisteria. The 12-block downtown shopping district is a mix of tourist shops and regular stores for the local residents.

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Location

Southwest Georgia

35 miles northeast of I-10 and Tallahassee,

Florida

45 miles west of I-75 and Valdosta, Georgia

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Population

About 20,000

Features

Antique shops (about 12 downtown)
Art galleries (two downtown)
Birdsong Nature Center (www.tfn.net/birdsong)
Books and music (independent shops)
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Cultural Center (www.TCCarts.org)
Farmer's Market (Monday-Saturday 7:00-2:00)
Gift shops
Golf course
Horse rentals/trails
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Family Vacation Rentals

Jewelry stores
Lapham-Patterson House (Victorian)

(tours Tuesday-Sunday)

Museum of History (www.rose.net/~history)
Plantation tours (at least two plantations)
Rose Garden (free admission)
The Big Oak

(At the corner of Crawford and East Monroe Streets)

Visitor Center
Walking/driving tour of historic homes

Hours

Downtown shops (Broad Street) close at

5:00 pm and are closed on Sunday

Festivals

Art on the Bricks (October)
Candlelight Tours (December)
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival (November)
Rose Show and Festival (late April)

Art in the Park
Home and garden tours
Rose Bud Parade
Rose City Run and Walk
Rose City Show & Shine Car and Truck Show
Rose Parade
Rose Petal Jam (music)
Street Dance

Victorian Christmas (December)

Recommended stay

Half day (longer for rose festival)

Tourist information

www.ThomasvilleGA.com
800-704-2350
www.DowntownThomasville.com

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