Family escapes in Valdosta are distinctive and thrilling for all ages, whether you want a getaway for the kids or a destination for a multi generational family reunion. From the South's premier theme park, Wild Adventures, to outdoor fun Valdosta is the ideal family trip destination.
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Milltown Murals
Living murals in Lakeland, GA. Historical creations on the walls of downtown buildings that depict life in the 1925 Era. To pick up a map of the murals, contact 229.482.9755.
Remerton, GA
Within Valdosta's city limits, this historic mill village is composed of restored mill houses converted into unique local businesses offering quaint shopping, including consignment, craft, home furnishings and boutiques. For shopping information, call Remerton City hall at 229.247.2320.
Downtown Quitman
15 miles west of I-75, offer many unique antique shops & dining experiences including Twisted Sisters, a locally owned French market with cafe in the back. To hear more about what Brooks County has to offer, contact the chamber at 229.263.4841.
Statenville
Go check out the Macedonia Baptist church on Hwy 376 in Antioch. It was founded in 1850 and still stands today. Call Brenda Stalvey at 229.559.6538 to learn more.
Wild Adventures Theme Park
Discover the most rides of any park in the south, including nine coaters and thrills for all ages. Come face to face with over 500 wild animals in their natural habitats. Venture into gallons of refreshing fun at the newly remodeled Splash Island Water Park that features the newest water ride the Wahee Cyclone (Opening March '09). Wahee Cyclone is essentially a giant funnel, standing forty-eight feet tall and forty-five feet wide. Four riders in a cloverleaf-like raft plummet through an enclosed tube in complete darkness then free-fall into a huge funnel that rockets riders up one side and down the other until the riders are deposited through the end of the funnel. Splash Island offers guests twelve-acres of wet fun with more than ten water activities, including six water slides, tropical lagoons, a 1,000-foot lazy river, a special area just for kids, and a 20,000 square-foot wave pool. Admission to Splash Island is free with general park admision. For a park schedule go to their web site.
Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park welcomes all-star performers from country, Christian and rock music to the park in 2009. Never before have such big names as Keith Urban, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Bret Michaels and Chris Tomlin performed at Wild Adventures in the same concert season. These high profile performers are just the beginning of the star studded concert series planned at Wild Adventures.
Country music star Keith Urban will kick off the concert season on Saturday, March 14. Urban burst onto the music scene in 2001 and seven years and more than 10 million albums later, he maintains his position as a top Country music performer. This Country star’s reputation as an elite songwriter, musician, vocalist and virtuoso guitarist is no more evident than onstage performing.
Vince Gill and Amy Grant, entertainers at the top of their game in Country and Contemporary Christian music, will perform together at the park Saturday, April 18. Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums and has earned 18 Country Music Association Awards with such hit songs as “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” “I Still Believe in You,” and “When I Call Your Name.” Amy Grant was the first Contemporary Christian artist to reach platinum status with “Age to Age” and has crossed over into Pop with the top 10 hits, “Baby Baby,” “Every Heartbeat,” and “That’s What Love Is For.”
Award-winning Contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin will appear at Wild Adventures Saturday, July 18. According to the Christian Copyright Licensing International, Tomlin is the most sung Christian artist in the United States and has won numerous awards, including: Gospel Country Music Award’s Male Vocalist, and Artist of the Year. Some of his most recognizable songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Indescribable", "Forever", "Famous One", "We Fall Down", "Holy Is the Lord" and "Made to Worship."
Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park has added more stars to the concert lineup for 2009. This time, the park adds more classic rock and country to the already star studded concert season. Foreigner, Clint Black, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited are the next round of concert announcements for the local theme and water park. For more information go to their web site. To download a park shedule click here.
The Crescent House & Gardens
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 columns, representing each of the 13 original colonies. To find out tour times, call 229.244.6747 or visit their web site
Historic Driving Tour
Valdosta has four National Register Historic Districts: Downtown, Fairview, North Patterson Street and Brookwood North. This driving tour offers you an overview of our city’s growth and landmarks. We encourage you to discover the interesting history, beauty and hospitality that contribute to the quality of life in our community. Click here to download the map.
Shopping is one of Valdosta's favorite attractions! The city's flourishing retail market has brought diversity and flair to shopping areas. Several experiences await you... from quaint historic Remerton and downtown to factory direct outlet stores and the Colonial Mall, Valdosta is sure to please.
South Georgia Pecan Gift Shop
Hwy 84 East, Downtown Valdosta.
Take a delicious Valdosta souvenir home with you! The gift shop offers a wide selection of gift baskets, fresh nuts, syrups and much more. 1-800-627-6630 or visit their web site.
Summit Pointe
One of the finest shopping centers in the South Georgia Area that boasts businesses such as Steel's Jewelry, The Children's Shop, Two Friends Cafe', Perfect Setting, Kay Fuller Antiques & Interiors, Executive Travel, Edward Jones, Waller Investments, and Progressive Insurance, just to name a few. Summit Pointe is conveniently located in North Valdosta and can be accessed from Inner Perimeter Rd. and North Valdosta Rd.
Downtown
403 East Hill Ave., Hwy 84, or I-75 (Exit 16)
Those who have discovered downtown Valdosta know that it offers a wealth of unique shopping experiences, convenient access to the city and county government, live theatre productions and a multitude of cafes and fine dining restaurants. Downtown Valdosta offers full line salon and spa services, art and framing services, fine gifts, stylish jewelry, hand dipped chocolates, wedding gowns, professional photography, trendy clothing shops, and more. Find out More.
Remerton Mill Village
I-75 (Exit 18), Gornto to Baytree Road.
The quaint shops of Remerton Mill Village will provide you with a shopping experience you won't forget! Restored mill houses have found new life as specialty shops and services. Antiques, collectibles, crafts, pottery, a sweet shoppe, restaurants and unusual gifts await you in Remerton.
Fruits of the Garden Winery and Gifts
2296 Hwy 84 W, Suite A (1/2 mile west of I-75)
229-242-0578
Offers Georgia wines and gifts, with free wine tastings all day.
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 10:00pm
Charleston Place
I-75 (Exit 18), Gornto Road
This new "Charleston" style building houses three distinctive shops. Only Options, a women's fine clothing store, is accompanied by The Toy Box and Kids' Stuff, exclusive carriers of top brand names in children's toys and clothing.
Country Cobbler
I-75 (Exit 18), Gornto Road
Every shoe lover's dream! From Steve Madden to the complete line of Brighton shoes and accessories, the Country Cobbler carries the finest and largest selection of women's and men's shoes in South Georgia.
Just Off Main
I-75 (Exit 22), Hahira
A fine selection of antiques and vintage collectibles beautifully displayed in a restored house in the heart of Hahira. Owned and operated by locals, this is one antique store you won't want to miss. 229.794.1118
Valdosta Mall
I-75 (Exit 18), Valdosta Mall features more than 70 retailers, a full food court, and three sit-down restaurants and is anchored by Belks, JC Penney, and Sears. Visit shopvaldostamall.com for a complete mall directory and listing of services 229.242.0457
Preferred Outlets at Lake Park
Ideally situated off I-75, Preferred Outlets at Lake Park, features your favorite brands 20-70% off everyday. Gap, Carters, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Liz Claiborne, West Point Home and more. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm 229.559.6822 or visit their web site.
Family escapes in Valdosta are distinctive and thrilling for all ages, whether you want a getaway for the kids or a destination for a multi generational family reunion.
Ashley Cinemas
229.247.7474
2812 N. Ashley St.
Jac's Bowling
229.242.2695
406 Connell Rd.
Jungle Jyms Family Fun Center
Fun for everyone with Skating Rink, Soft Play Jungle Area, Arcade Games and brand new 18 hole miniature golf course.
229.247.1271
N. Oak St. Extension
More information on their website.
Valdosta Stadium Cinemas
229.247.6502
1680 Baytree Rd.
Golfers rave about Valdosta's beautiful courses; their picturesque beauty, moderate year round weather and lush fairways. Come enjoy one of the six courses in the Valdosta-Lowndes County area, an experience that is sure to leave you wanting more!
Claybank Golf & Country Club
229.263.9155
6300 Madison Hwy.
Quitman, GA
Francis Lake Golf Club
229.559.7961
I-75, Exit 5
Lake Park,GA
Public 18-hole par-72 course with swimming pool, tennis courts, pro shop and snack bar.
The Golf Place
229.244.7610
I-75, exit 11
Lighted golf range and learning center.
Kinderlou Forest Golf Club
229.219.2300
3374 U.S. Hwy 84 W
Eighteen hole championship course with full service, on site fine dining, golf lessons and pro shop. More Info.
Stone Creek Golf Community
229.247.2527
I-75, exit 22
Eighteen hole championship course, water park, tennis court, on site restaurant and golf shop. More Info.
Valdosta Country Club
229.241.2000
900 Country Club Rd.
Private 27 hole course. More Info.
Bayou Bills North
811 Jerry Jones Dr. - Friday & Saturday 9pm-midnight drinks are $2. 229.241.8825
Charley O'Corley's Pub &: Grill
Baytree Place, Remerton 333-0033
CJ's Pub and Pool
1201 Baytree Road - It's always time to party! Offering 16 professional Gandy pool tables, 30 TV's and famous horseshoe bar serving all your favorite spirits. Sunday liquor sales. Serving lunch, dinner, and late night 7 days a week. Open 11 am-3 am. 229.333.0903
CR's
2159 Bemiss Rd. Country music on Saturday nights 229.244.1345
Cuz's Bar and Grill
4333 Bemiss Rd. - Open 4pm M-F and noon on Saturday. 229.249.0800
Guilo's
105 E. Ann St. Live Music Thursday through Saturday night 229.333.0929
Jak's Place
1905 Baytree Place - Drink specials daily. 229.293.9503
Las Banderas
904 Baytree Rd. Salsa dancing on the first and third Saturday nights 229.245.9797
Maria's Restaurant & Lounge
828 E. Park Avenue - Live bands - classic rock and modern country; Latin night every Saturday. Casino games. 229.247.5302
Mikki's
402 Northside Dr. Karaoke & pool tournaments various nights of the week. 229.242.3248
Milltown Groove
1919 Baytree Road, Remerton - Live Bands! Big screen TV, pool tables, darts, and friendly atmosphere. 229.245.1509
Phat Daddy's
Remerton - 229.630.5509
Quality Inn Lounge
1902 W. Hill Ave. Karaoke during the week. 229.244.4520
Rascals
4875 Highway 41 S, Lake Park - 229.559.1699
Rum Runner's
3988 N. Valdosta Rd. - 229.241.9647
Rock N' Rodeo
3472 Bemiss Rd. - 229.247.2530
Taqueria del Sureste
3209 N. Oak St. Ext. Thursday night live music beginning at 8 pm with drink specials. 229.249.0057
Tight End's Sports Bar
Remerton - 229.249.8504
Voo Doo Lounge
206 East Hill Avenue, Valdosta - 229.293.9166
Good Hope Plantation
Located in Naylor
229.482.2686
A private retreat for both businessmen and sportsmen. Its 2,000 plus acres offers 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 including fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping, and deer and small game hunting.
Grassy Pond
Moody Air force Base Campground 229.559.5840
Open year-round to all active and retired military and their dependents.
Indianola Hunting Preserve
Located in Naylor
229.242.0903
Private and commercial land for hunting.
Paradise Island Fishing and Hunting Club
Loch Laurel Road
229.559.6693
Family-oriented club open to the public.
Quail Creek Shooting Preserve
Hahira
229.794.2226
Private & commercial land for hunting
Lanier County
229.482.2088
Lanier county offers two tennis courts and two neighborhood parks, as well as the Robert Simpson nature trail, a pristine environment with abundant plant life, natural bogs, and fishing opportunities on Lake Irma.
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Lakeland
912.496.7366
The 3,500 acre Banks Lake NWR is thought be Georgia's largest example of a Poscosin or Carolina Bay. The 1,000 acres of open water provide a popular sport fishing hole and are home to a wide variety of fish, reptiles, and marsh and wading birds. Major programs include the Fishery Resource and its sport fishing program.
Brooks County
229.263.5561
Brooks County's Withlachoochee River (6 miles) offers fishing and canoeing on the river. Reed Bingham State Park (37 miles) offer swimming, fishing, camping, water skiing, motor boating and nature trails. Locally, in Quitman visitors can visit four public tennis courts, one park, a golf course, swimming pool or four area hunting lodges, as well as 10 fee-fishing ponds.
Echols County
229.559.6538
Echols County offers fishing and canoeing along the beautiful Alapaha River. It includes Stephen C. Foster State park (37 miles) with boating, camping, picnicking, cottages and fishing. Locally, residents enjoy a tennis court, a neighborhood park, a local basketball court and a softball field.
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The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts
229.247.ARTS
527 N. Patterson St.
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts offers rotating exhibits of works by local, regional, and national artists; rotating exhibits of children's art; and exhibits of pieces from its permanent collection of East African arts and Meissen porcelain. Call for more information or visit their web site.
Theatre Guild Valdosta
112 N. Ashley St.
Produces plays of the season in the Dosta Playhouse in downtown Valdosta. Visit their web site.
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
229.333.2149
1500 N. Patterson St. - Whitehead Auditorium
Four concert are presented annually from November through May by this group comprised of VSU faculty and community members. Visit their web site.
VSU Fine Arts Gallery
1500 N. Patterson St. - Fine Arts Building
229.333.5832
Open to the Public and offers frequent exhibits
VSU Music Department
229.333.5804
1500 N. Patterson - Fine Arts Building
Year-round performances include a jazz ensemble, steel drum band, faculty string quartet, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, and the chamber singers, along with a piano festival and solo, duet and trio performances. Visit their web site.
Valdosta Choral Guild
A community choral group that was organized as a non-profit organization in the 1970's. Valdosta Choral Guild sings two programs a year, a Christmas program in early December and a spring concert. The Christmas concert often has one classical piece and Christmas songs from around the world. The spring concert is likely to have just about anything. Visit their web site.
Peach State Summer Theatre
Designated as "The State Musical Theatre of Georgia." For more information please call 229.259.7770 or visit their web site.
