Georgia
Thomasville, in South Georgia, became a winter resort for wealthy Northerners in the 1880s, drawn first by the pine-scented air and then by hunting, golf and horse racing. The grand hotels are gone, but the houses, the depot and a plantation still tell the story. This drive starts at the history center, sees the odd Lapham-Patterson House, an ancient live oak and a Victorian tower house, then visits the depot and ends at Pebble Hill Plantation. Several of these places open only on certain days, so check ahead.
Thomasville: Gilded Age Winter Resort is a self-guided driving tour of Thomasville, built around its heritage side. It's one of 2 Georgia Roam tours in Thomasville — each a different route through the city, on your own schedule.
The walk covers 6 stops over about 8.6 miles and roughly 1 hour 30 min, entirely at your own pace. Each stop's story unlocks on your phone the moment you arrive — GPS-triggered, hands-free, no guide and no tour group to keep up with.