Valdosta

Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.

By car
Valdosta is located just off I-75, about 15-20 minutes from the Georgia-Florida border, roughly halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. Valdosta can also be reached traveling on US 84, US 41, and US 221.

By bus

 * Greyhound. Stop is located at 200 N Oak St.

Get around
Valdosta has a network of roads that is more or less structured. The major roads are I-75, US 41 (N Valdosta Rd./Inner Perimeter Rd.), US 41 Bus. (Ashley St.), US 84 (Hill Ave.), and Patterson St. Inner Perimeter Road is a bypass around Valdosta. Bemiss Rd. is the main route if you need to go to Moody Air Force Base. Although Valdosta is a medium-sized city, tourism is important, with thousands of visitors visiting the city every year.

Climate
Valdosta has a subtropical humid climate with mild winters, hot summers, and abundant rainfall. Please be aware that Valdosta often suffers from oppressive heat and humidity in the summer, due to the fact that rainfall is most abundant in the summer. In the summer, temperatures easily reach the mid-90s F. When the temperature is accompanied by high humidity, the heat index can reach well over. If you're not accustomed to the heat, the best times to visit Valdosta is from late September to early May. Otherwise, wear sunscreen, and a hat. Bug spray is also necessary, as gnats can be a problem in the summer. Temperatures can reach as early as May, and as late as September.

See

 * Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.
 * Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.
 * Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.
 * Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.
 * Valdosta State University Theatre, +1 229 333-2149. Productions featured September through May.

Do

 * Splash Island, Water park connected to Wild Adventures. A good place to go to cool off during the intensely hot summers.
 * Morven Music Hall, +1 229 775-2181. Sa 5PM-11PM. Live music, dancing. No smoking, no alcohol.
 * Watkins Music Hall, Mt Zion Road near Rocky Ford Road, +1 229 242-2169. Sa 6PM-11PM. Live music.
 * Go to church.
 * West End Presbyterian Church
 * Mount Zion A.M.E. Church
 * Go to church.
 * West End Presbyterian Church
 * Mount Zion A.M.E. Church
 * West End Presbyterian Church
 * Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

Connect

 * The local area code is 229 and is not required for local calls.

Stay safe
Travel in Valdosta is relatively safe, as it is a medium-sized city, but like all cities regardless of their sizes, there will be crime in certain areas so use common sense no matter what.

Radio stations

 * WQPW 95.7 the Mix - Pop music
 * WAFT Radio 101.1 - Christian music
 * WXHT Hot 102.7 - Pop music
 * WGLF 104.1 - Classic rock

Go next

 * Hahira, Georgia. (About 20 minutes North)
 * Homerville, Georgia. (About 45 minutes Northeast)
 * Lake Park, Georgia. (About 20 minutes South)
 * Statenville, Georgia. (About 20 minutes Southeast)
 * Monticello, Florida. (About 1 hours Southwest)
 * Quitman, Georgia. (About 20 minutes West)