Thomasville

Travel Guide

Pebble Hill Plantation which includes a park and a house
Thomasville
Pebble Hill Plantation featuring art, a house and interior views
Pebble Hill Plantation which includes interior views
Thomasville\'s Historic Big Oak which includes a garden

This easygoing city in Southern Georgia is home to elegant Victorian-era architecture, a lively downtown shopping district and historic plantations. 

Thomasville is a city of wide avenues and brick-paved streets framed by graceful buildings, galleries, museums and shops. It’s called the City of Roses, for the colorful flowers blossoming throughout its parks each spring. The city grew in popularity during the Victorian period, when affluent residents from northern states visited for the pleasant climate. See the architectural grandeur the Victorians created on display today.

Downtown Thomasville presents a great snapshot of the city’s treasures. Stroll along Jackson Street and Broad Street to find dozens of boutiques, handicraft stores, cafés and restaurants. Pick up brochures and maps at the Thomasville Visitor Center. A major landmark is Thomasville’s Historic Big Oak, a tree dating back to about 1680.

Travel to the late 19th century at Lapham-Patterson House, a house-museum built by a survivor of the Great Chicago Fire and filled with eccentric features. Nearby, the Thomas County Museum of History promotes the history of Thomas County via photography exhibitions and guided tours of relocated heritage homes. Learn about the battles and accomplishments of regional African-Americans at Jack Hadley Black History Museum. The Thomasville Center for the Arts provides a platform for local artists to showcase their work.

Enjoy boating, fishing, picnics and other recreational activities at Cherokee Lake Park. Next to the park is the Thomasville Rose Garden, acclaimed for its displays of abundant rose species. In April, the city celebrates the annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival.

Southern Georgia’s fertile countryside is scattered with plantations. One of the most famous is Pebble Hill PlantationOpens in a new window. Take guided and self-guided tours of the gardens, grounds and mansion. Built in the 1800s and reconstructed in the early 1900s, it operated as a working farm, a plantation employing slave labor and a hunting estate before becoming a museum.

Drive to Thomasville from AthensOpens in a new window or AtlantaOpens in a new window in about 3 hours. Alternatively, fly to Albany International Airport and rent a car. ValdostaOpens in a new window, home of the Wild Adventures Theme Park, is a good destination for a daytrip from Thomasville.

Where to stay in Thomasville

Valdosta featuring a sunset and heritage architecture

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Sweet Grass Dairy Marketplace and Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library.

Downtown Historic District
Lapham-Patterson House which includes interior views

Dawson Street Historic District

If you're spending some time in Dawson Street Historic District, Lapham-Patterson House and Thomas County Museum of History are top sights worth seeing.

Dawson Street Historic District
Best Western Plus Rose City Conference Center Inn

Best Western Plus Rose City Conference Center Inn

2.5 out of 5
133 Liberty Street, Thomasville, GA
The price is €93 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€93
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (797 reviews)
"The staff are so friendly, engaging, and courteous. They were doing some remodeling when I was there. The area is easily accessible and safe with nearby dining options. If I’m ever in Thomasville, this is a place worth staying at again. P.S. They have an indoor pool!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Rose City Conference Center Inn
Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville

Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville

2 out of 5
14866 US Hwy 19 South, Thomasville, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €57 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€57
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee Lake Park are ...
6/10 (191 reviews)
"This property does need a few updates and has had some issues with towels being stolen but the staff was all very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for super high class this is not the place for you, but it is very friendly, welcoming, and comfortable."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville
Courtyard by Marriott Thomasville Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Thomasville Downtown

3 out of 5
207 SOUTH DAWSON STREET, Thomasville, GA
The price is €131 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€131
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
"Excellent customer service"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Thomasville Downtown
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.
SOUTHERN CHARM (Kid’s Bunk Room!)

SOUTHERN CHARM (Kid’s Bunk Room!)

Thomasville
Stay at this vacation home in Thomasville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee Lake Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Beautiful house!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

SOUTHERN CHARM (Kid’s Bunk Room!)
The Hansell House, your Downtown Thomasville Destination! Family + Pet Friendly!

The Hansell House, your Downtown Thomasville Destination! Family + Pet Friendly!

Thomasville
Stay at this vacation home in Thomasville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Thomasville's Historic Big Oak and ...
"Incredible host great location will he back. The was outstanding. I highly recommend this property"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

The Hansell House, your Downtown Thomasville Destination! Family + Pet Friendly!
Cottage On Park Ave. Off-season pricing.

Cottage On Park Ave. Off-season pricing.

Thomasville
Stay at this cottage in Thomasville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Sweet Grass Dairy Marketplace and Thomasville Genealogical, History ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
"The property was cozy, inviting and most importantly clean! Close to downtown, made for a nice walk for coffee and shopping. Gary was great, very responsive and thorough. Will def keep in mind if need a spot to stay in Thomasville again."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Cottage On Park Ave. Off-season pricing.
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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