Find Small-Town Fun in Thomasville
Thomasville represents the very best of Small Town U.S.A., with a historic downtown shopping and dining district that appears to have been taken from a Norman Rockwell canvas. This tiny hamlet has no problem drawing visitors (or critical acclaim) either, so plan on three jam-packed days to explore it.
Eat
You’ll certainly work up an appetite, and the town’s impressive culinary scene will more than deliver. Nom on made-from-scratch bagels at Empire Bagel and Delicatessen in flavors like poppy seed and pimento cheese. Visit Liam’s for charcuterie boards and meat-centric mains or Jonah’s Fish & Grits for an array of expertly prepared seafood. Find a table at Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop & Restaurant to indulge in cheese-topped burgers and craft cocktails. Stock up on the signature Thomasville Tomme to take home.
Sleep
Stay the night in one of five uniquely appointed rooms at Thomasville Bed and Breakfast, a beautifully restored Queen Anne home within walking distance of downtown. Guests rave about the multi-course breakfast.
Do
Stroll the vibrant streets and peruse the meticulously restored historical Victorian buildings, now home to boutiques selling wares made by local artisans. Snap a photo with the Big Oak, downtown’s 300-year-old tree, and pay a visit to the town’s Rose Garden, featuring 1,500 rose bushes, to see first-hand why Thomasville is known as the City of Roses.
Visit Georgia's Rose City in April for the Rose Show & Festival, a southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Enjoy flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade, and much more.
Celebrate Black achievement at the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, where Mr. Hadley, a local historian, is often available to give tours a personal touch. Picnic at Reed Bingham State Park in nearby Adel for vast lake views and opportunities to spot nesting bald eagles and alligators. Guided pontoon-boat rides and kayak rentals mean you can see blooming water lilies up close.
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