Thomasville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pebble Hill Plantation featuring a house and a garden
Thomasville
Pebble Hill Plantation which includes a house, art and interior views
Pebble Hill Plantation showing interior views
Thomasville\'s Historic Big Oak showing 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 colourful 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 Centre. 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 Centre 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 labour 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 heritage architecture and a sunset

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 showing 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
Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville
Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville
2 out of 5
14866 US Hwy 19 South, Thomasville, GA
The price is £43 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£43
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee Lake Park are ...
6/10 (181 reviews)
"It’s a nice place to stay. Just wish people would clean up after themselves outside."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Red Roof Inn & Suites Thomasville
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 £81 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£81
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (778 reviews)
"Just a quick overnight visit with family. Always have a good stay at this Best Western."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Rose City Conference Center Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Thomasville by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Thomasville by IHG
2.5 out of 5
452 Liberty St, Thomasville, GA
The price is £97 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£97
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thomasville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (517 reviews)
"Came to town for a wedding, stayed for 4 days. Staff was very friendly and helpful, everything needed was there."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Thomasville by IHG
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.
Newly Renovated - Thomasville Getaway - Large Fenced Backyard
Newly Renovated - Thomasville Getaway - Large Fenced Backyard
Thomasville, GA
Stay at this holiday home in Thomasville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sweet Grass Dairy Marketplace ...
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Fantastic Property
"We had an amazing time in Thomasville,Ga . The adorable property was a perfect cute spot for the family. We enjoyed the large backyard and the beautiful location. Can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Newly Renovated - Thomasville Getaway - Large Fenced Backyard
Newly Built, Stunning 4BR/2BA with Waterfront Views
Newly Built, Stunning 4BR/2BA with Waterfront Views
Thomasville, GA
Stay at this holiday home in Thomasville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"This is a beautifully appointed and very comfortable home. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, and we enjoyed the view from the screened-in porch. We loved everything about our stay! We've worked with this host before and appreciate the great communication and attention to detail! We'll be ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Newly Built, Stunning 4BR/2BA with Waterfront Views
Cottage On Park Ave. Thomasville Christmas sale pricing reduced.
Cottage On Park Ave. Thomasville Christmas sale pricing reduced.
Thomasville, GA
Stay at this cottage in Thomasville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Sweet Grass Dairy Marketplace and Thomasville Genealogical, History ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)
"Love it!!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Cottage On Park Ave. Thomasville Christmas sale pricing reduced.
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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