More than a century ago, Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most exclusive destinations in the world. During the fashionable Victorian era, wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled hundreds of miles by rail to this grand winter resort. Attracted by the genteel life and mild climate of the South, many visitors made Thomasville their winter home and built winter "cottages", several on the scale of mansions. Although this era quickly faded in the early 1900s, more than fifty of these opulent historic homes still grace Thomasville's streets, including the Lapham-Patterson House, a National Historic Landmark .

LOCATION

Thomasville is located at the convergence of U.S. Highways 84 and 319, approximately 56 miles southwest of I-75 at Tifton, GA, and 35 miles northeast of Tallahassee, FL and I-10.

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ADDRESS

Thomasville Welcome Center
109 Southe Broad Street
Thomasville, Georgia 31792

TELEPHONE

1-800-704-2350
(912) 225-3919

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

Summer - Dress cool, temperature in the 90s, insect repellant recommended, drinking water if hiking, suntan lotion if planning on extended outside activity.
Winter- normally mild in the 40 to 76 degree range, wear layers of light clothing. Occasional drops into the 20's and 30's.

FEES, COSTS, RATES

Admission fees vary from site to site.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS

Pebble Hill, one of 70 plantations in the area, is open to the public. The Thomas County Historical Society Museum features rare photographs and memorabilia from various plantations. The Lapham-Patterson House, a National Historic Landmark, is open year round. Call 1-800-704-2350 for more information.

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS

March: Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale
April: Annual Rose Show and Festival
May: Polo at Thomas College
November: Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
December: Downtown Victorian Christmas

For more information call 1-800-704-2350