THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WTXL) - Thomasville has something for everyone, from the large plantation homes, to the antique shops and architecture.
Local eateries, small boutiques, and picturesque backdrops are what most people see when they visit Thomasville, but if you know where to look, there's even more to Georgia's Rose City.
It has several landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places.
"We have the Lapham-Patterson House," said Bonnie Hayes, the tourism director for the City of Thomasville. "It is one of the most unique homes that you'll ever go through. It's very memorable."
Another memorable home is Pebble Hill Plantation. Visitors take a step back in time to see what plantation life was like in the early 1900s. While there's plenty of history inside the home, guests are encouraged to walk the stables and the rest of the grounds.
"There is the family burial plot. It's a lovely walled garden," said Hayes. "It's very special to the home. It's one of those secret nooks."
If a scavenger hunt is more your style, head to downtown Thomasville and hunt for the lost quail.
Some quail are much easier to find than others, but with a sharp mind and a good eye, you'll be able to find all twelve, like the one who just wanted to find an adventure inside a good book.
If you're wondering -- "why does Georgia's Rose City have hidden quail?" Well, Southwest Georgia is also known as the quail hunting capital of the world.
"Thomasville became a popular winter resort," said Ephraim Rotter, the curator of the Thomas County Historical Society. "All those plantations, which were largely agricultural, began to become popular hunting resorts. The main sport of hunting revolved around the bobwhite quail."
The popularity continued to grow throughout the decades, with many traveling to the area for quail hunting.
