Thomasville - Georgia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Located in southwestern Georgia and bordering Florida, Thomasville is a city of about 20,000 people. The warm Georgia climate makes this a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year. It has evolved from an Indian hunting ground to a prosperous city with many attractions and activities for visitors. Bed and breakfast establishments abound, as well as hotels and motels. If you arrive in your RV, you will find full service hook ups at the campgrounds. Your choices in dining are quite extensive and you can choose from many types of cuisine.
If history is your passion, then you will certainly satisfy it here. Visit the Hardy Bryan House and take a self-guided tour of this historic home. The Lapham-Patterson House is a testament to the Victorian style of architecture with fish-scale shingles, a double chimney and an Oriental style porch. The premier plantation in the South, Pebble Hill Plantation, contains 40 rooms and covers 3000 acres. There are magnificent gardens for you to explore and the gardens at the All Saints Episcopal Church are worth a visit as well.
Tour a pioneer log cabin at the Thomasville County Museum of History and see the work of regional and national artists at the Thomasville Cultural Center. The 565 acres of the Birdsong Nature Center provide a haven for wildlife and birds and is a naturalist's paradise. You can't miss the sight of more than 500 blooming rose bushes at the Thomasville Rose Gardens. This setting will refresh your spirit. Learn about the heritage of the African-Americans in this city when you take a self-guided tour of the Black Heritage Trail.
Tee off at the beautiful Country Oaks Golf Course or if you prefer hunting, the Myrtlewood Hunting Plantation is the venue for you. Here you can hunt for quail and white tail deer or enjoy spectacular fishing. Outdoor markets and shopping centers will provide all the enjoyment the avid shopper needs. The wealth of gift, antique and clothing stores have many different selections and you are sure to find something that you really need.