The City of Roses

Thomasville, GA may be called the City of Roses, but it should really be nicknamed the City of Pine Trees. This is because it was these majestic pine trees that essentially put Thomasville on the map. Thousands of tourists flocked to Thomasville in the Victorian era to winter here. They came to breathe in the "pine-scented" air for it's health benefits. These northerners saved this former sleepy plantation town from ruin like so many other southern agriculture towns after the War between the States.

Thomasville has such a unique character. The city is gorgeous and looks like it is right out of a magazine. Beautiful antebellum plantation homes, magnolia and great oak trees, and majestic Victorian mansions line the streets of this southern city. The county boasts of the oldest stand of original long-leafed pine trees in the nation. And I can testify that there is nothing prettier than a grand long-leaf pine.

That's why when Shaye contacted me to write a little something about Thomasville, I immediately knew I wanted to have the dogs take a picture underneath a gorgeous pine tree. It sums up what Thomasville is all about- plantations, quail hunting, front porch sitting, and everything Southern.

If you are ever on your way down to the beaches of NW Florida and need a place to stop on the way there, be sure to check out Thomasville. We have a lovely downtown filled with all kinds of neat and interesting shops. And the food! We have some awesome restaurants downtown as well. My favorite being George and Louie's. Of course Jonah's and Liam's are great options as well.

With that said, if you are traveling and need to do something with your pets, a good pet sitter is always one click away! If you are in the Thomasville area, here are some options for you, through Dog Vacay.