THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA

By Cristina Carter

Growing up in Tallahassee, I am always surprised by how many people have never been to Thomasville, Georgia. Located about 30 miles north of us - it’s a special treat you won’t want to miss. Known as the “City of Roses” Thomasville is a place where you can tour a plantation, grab some fresh veggies at the farmers market and even check out one of the oldest live oak trees in the country all in the same day. However, Thomasville is much more than that.

The cobble-stoned streets will take you back in time as you stroll through the historic downtown. Filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and even a winery you will instantly feel at home as locals embrace you with small-town southern hospitality at its finest. Be sure to check out The Big Oak, located on the corner of Crawford and Monroe one of the oldest and largest live oaks in the nation. Dating back to 1680 it is one of the many little details that make Thomasville a one of a kind must see town. Speaking of one of a kind, there are 18 bronze quail statues hidden throughout the historic downtown. I know I’ve personally been trying to find all 18 of them throughout the many years I have visited Thomasville and am far from finding them all. Do you think you can find them?

If you like the outdoors, Thomasville is home to more than 1,000 roses. In April, the town has rose growers from across the world to partake in the annual rose festival. Rose growers go before a panel of judges where they have the hopes in obtaining international recognition. Historic, charming and unique Thomasville, Georgia is a town you will want to check out year round.