Galleries, collections and exhibits adorn this center for arts. With a focus on regional artists, visitors get free general admission from Tuesday to Saturday, and they can sign up for art classes and buy original art and handmade crafts at the gift shop. Poets are treated to open mic nights.
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts
527 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-247-2787
turnercenter.org
The Dosta Playhouse, a renovated one-screen movie theater, was expanded with the addition of three buildings to form the Theatre Guild Valdosta. This attraction serves as Valdosta's performing arts center and is open from October through June. It offers theatrical productions and shows (with an occasional dinner), including children's shows by the Gingerbread Players group. The Theatre Guild also hosts walking tours and annual town events.
Theatre Guild Valdosta/Dosta Playhouse
122 N. Ashley St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-247-8243
theatreguildvaldosta.com
With the largest collection of rides in the Southeast, the nine roller coasters and numerous water, kid and family rides provide just a small sample of what you can enjoy at Wild Adventures. Animal exhibits and interaction throughout the park include an aviary, petting zoo and snake house. Daily shows include comedy, magic, circus performers, animal tricks and more. The Splash Island acts as a park within a park, with several rides of its own. Wild Adventures even has miniature golf, go-kart rides, an arcade and other games for distraction. The park opens year-round, with varying hours of operation.
Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park
3766 Old Clyattville Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-219-7080
wildadventures.net
This 23-room mansion, also nicknamed the Crescent, shows off original furnishings and period antiques. Built by Colonel William S. West in 1898, three members of the nearby garden club saved it from demolition in 1951. Hosting private affairs (like weddings) as well as community events, this attraction opens for a few hours Monday through Friday and has a large garden open for display to the general public. It serves as the headquarters of the Valdosta Garden Center and is included in local tours of historic homes.
The Garden Center
904 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-244-6747
gardencentral.org/georgia/thegardencenter
