The Atlas Obscura Guide To Thomasville

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Thomasville, Georgia

Updated February 29, 2016

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Unusual Attractions in Thomasville

Lapham-Patterson House

Thomasville, Georgia

Lapham-Patterson House

A beautifully detailed Victorian house designed to be easy to flee, built by a man haunted by fire.

The Big Oak

Thomasville, Georgia

The Big Oak

This historic oak tree has been around for over 300 years and might last for 300 more so long as it doesn't fall apart first.

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Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve

Whigham, Georgia

Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve

This protected reserve is home to a rare and beautiful species of flower.

18 miles from Thomasville

Ahhh… much sweeter

Monticello, Florida

Johnny Donutseed Statue

This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.

24 miles from Thomasville

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