• January 16, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Pebble Hill Plantation

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2. The Big Oak Tree of Thomasville

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3. Lapham-Patterson House

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4. Thomasville History Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Thomasville History Center

5. Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Jack Hadley Black History Museum

6. Birdsong Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. The Ritz Amphitheater

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8. Grassroots Coffee

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

9. Chop House on the Bricks

© Chop House on the Bricks

10. Fallin's Real Pit Bar-B-Q

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Fallin's Real Pit Bar-B-Q

11. Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards and Tasting Room

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards

12. 1861 Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The city of Thomasville, Georgia, often referred to as the state’s “Rose City,” is a destination in itself.
  • Visitors can take a walk along the city’s historic brick streets and explore downtown Thomasville, once known as “the Winter Resort of the South."
  • History can be found around nearly every corner, from the centuries-old Big Oak to the Lapham-Patterson House and the sprawling Pebble Hill Plantation, along with multiple history museums.
  • The historic downtown district is also home to over 100 independent restaurants and shops.

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