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Valdosta,
Georgia - Also known as "Winnersville" and the home of Wild Adventures |
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From its earliest recorded history, Valdosta has been a town on the go. Once named Troupville after former Governor George Troup, the town, including some buildings, literally picked up and moved from the region near the Withlacoochee River to the rail lines of the Gulf and Atlantic Railroad four miles away. At its new location, the town was renamed Valdosta, after Governor Troup's estate, Val de Aosta. The plantation was named after a province in northern Italy that translates to the “Valley of Augustus” referring to the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. Surrounded by alpine peaks, this province is referred to as “a vale of beauty.”
Valdosta is known as “The Azalea City” because of lush blossoming banks of colorful azaleas in the springtime. A driving tour has been mapped out for observation. This map is available from The Valdosta Tourism Authority; visit their website at www.valdostatourism.com.
Valdosta is also known as “Winnersville” because of its tradition of excellence in high school and university football. Valdosta State University Blazers and Lowndes High School Vikings brought home championships in the 2007 season and Valdosta High School holds the record for winning the most high school football games in the nation. In 2008, Valdosta was awarded the title of TitleTown USA in a nationwide poll held by ESPN.
Valdosta, designated as a metropolitan statistical area, offers amenities similar to much larger urban areas, which include a vibrant arts community downtown featuring the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, and the Theatre Guild Valdosta. An integral part of cultural life, Valdosta State University presents theatrical and musical productions and welcomes the public to its art gallery.
An abundance of acreage is dedicated to fishing, hunting and bird-watching at Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area, a 13,000-acre wetlands system that is open to the public.
The young and young at heart will enjoy Wild Adventures Theme Park, chock full of super coasters, wild animals, and big-name musical entertainment year-round at the All Star Amphitheater.
Catch a glimpse of what Valdosta has to offer in this video created by Fusion Creative Marketing.
Learn more about Valdosta by visiting www.valdostacity.com.
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