Choose our Hotel near Valdosta State University and Attractions
Whether you're up for an adventure or getting down to business, make your home base the Country Inn & Suites Valdosta, GA hotel near I-75. Our great location helps you save time on the road so you can make it to meetings and still have time for fun. This town is also a popular stop for travelers en route to Florida, and our family-friendly hotel is the best option for rest and relaxation. Whether you want to shop at the Valdosta Mall or spend an exciting day at Wild Adventures, you'll be just a short drive from it all when you stay at our Valdosta, GA hotel.
Stay near I-75 and these attractions:
Valdosta Mall (.6 miles) This nearby mall contains a variety of stores, including Belk, FYE, Old Navy and Talbots, making it ideal for some retail therapy during your stay. Phone: +1 (229) 242-0457
Valdosta Stadium Cinemas (.7 miles) Want to catch a movie during your stay? This theater right by our hotel is perfect for rainy days. Phone: +1 (229) 247-6502
Azalea Trail (3 miles) Take the beautiful drive past Drexel Park and learn why Valdosta is called "the Azalea City." Phone: +1 (229) 245-0513
Valdosta State University (3.1 miles) Visiting parents and prospective students love our hotel near Valdosta State University. Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, VSU is a wonderful local university where visitors can catch a play, lecture or sporting event. Phone: +1 (229) 333-5800
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts (3.4 miles) This bastion for the arts is home to the Southern Artists League, the Jerry Tillman Gallery and the Roberta George Children's Gallery. Phone: +1 (229) 247-2787
Wild Adventures (9.6 miles) A popular Valdosta theme park, Wild Adventures features roller coasters, animals, concerts and much more. Phone: +1 (229) 219-7080
Lake Park Outlets (14.5 miles) The Lake Park Outlets offer a variety of shopping choices, including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Gap Outlet and Bass. Phone: +1 (229) 559-6822
Local airport: Valdosta Regional Airport (7.2 miles)
Offers three flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (Sunday through Friday) and two flights to Atlanta on Saturdays.
Phone: +1 (229) 244-229
Transportation to and from the airport:
A-1 Cab: +1 (229) 242-9969; $5.00 per head and $1.25 per mile.
Arrow Cab: +1 (229) 245-0999; $10.00 for ride to airport plus $3.00 per extra person.
About Valdosta
Long a stop on the main routes between Georgia and its neighbor to the south, Florida, Valdosta remains a vibrant community, industrial center and is the largest city and county seat of Lowndes County. Residents and visitors alike celebrate the town's energetic past and blossoming future. Students from Valdosta State University and Georgia Military College mix easily with residents and business leaders from regional industries. The lovely downtown community, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features a vibrant cultural and social life. Nearby Remerton Mill Village is a restored mill community that is now home to a variety of specialty shops and restaurants. The town celebrates its rich history and showcases the local culture at such places as the Lowndes County Historical Society and Theatre Guild Valdosta. Outdoor activities abound in the area, with many parks, hiking paths, biking trails and lakes accenting the local terrain. Additionally, the Wild Adventures theme park draws scores of families to the community each year.
Did you know?
Founded in 1906 as South Georgia State Normal College, Valdosta State University became Georgia State Women's College in 1922. In 1950 the school became co-ed and changed its name to Valdosta State College. Still later, in 1993, the state college earned university status.