Thomasville is a small city in Southwest Georgia near the Florida border. Just 35 miles north of I-10 and Tallahassee, and 45 minutes west of I-75 and Valdosta, GA, it is a town alive with history. It still maintains comfortable small town charm where people smile and wave and yet is close enough to be conveniently located. You can investigate the shops and restaurants of historic Thomasville, Georgia's beautifully restored Victorian downtown. Thomasville, GA's downtown is the recipient of the prestigious "Great American Main Street" award, given in 1998, to only 5 cities in the country. Many historic homes, museums, libraries and sites are just a short stroll from our inviting front porch.
Just outside of the city is Pebble Hill Plantation, where you will see how the "well to do" of the 19th century spent their lives. Thomasville, Georgia is the perfect place to soothe the spirit, share a weekend with friends, or that special someone, celebrate a special anniversary or escape to the serenity of a bygone era. If business brings you to Thomas County, GA, you will find our Georgia Bed and Breakfast Inn lodging convenient to the area's many firms. Fax use, data ports, flexible arrival times and breakfast schedules are accommodated. Corporate lodging rates are available upon request.
Thomasville area attractions and activities:
- Thomas County Museum of History - one block
- Birdsong Nature Center - 15 miles south of the Cottage
- Thomasville Culture Center - one block
- Pebble Hill Plantation - 6 miles south of the Cottage
- Lapham-Patterson House (c. 1885) - 4 blocks (see photo & caption)
- Country Oaks Golf Course - Public
- Glen Arven Country Club - Private
- "The Big Oak" (323 years old) - (see photo & caption)
Festivals and events:
- Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale - annually in March
- Annual Pinewoods Bird Festival - April
- Thomasville Annual Rose Show and Festival - April
- CNS Television's Fireworks Show and Festivities - July
- Fall Sampler at Pebble Hill Plantation - October
- Thomasville Fly-In at the Thomasville Municipal Airport - October
- Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival - November
- Victorian Christmas - annually in December
- Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour at Pebble Hill Plantation - December
