Is Valdosta “Pit Stop City?”
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
With over 40 hotels and nearly 200 restaurants, Valdosta, Ga., is often considered the “pit stop city.” It attracts consumers from over 15 counties throughout South Georgia and North Florida.
Located in Lowndes County, Valdosta’s main source of income derives largely from the travelers stopping by for the city’s variety of hotels and restaurants.
According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, out of 159 counties in the state, Lowndes County is ranked 13th in travel expenditures, bringing in about $234.8 million in 2011.
So, how does this small city, with a population of 57,000 people, generate such booming tourism? Its convenient location off Interstate 75.
