2 Best Sights in Southwest Georgia, Georgia

Part antiques store, part museum, this eclectic site boasts the world’s largest collection of lunch boxes and other pop-culture treasures. There are seven “museums” or displays within the collective: The Lunch Box Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum and The Car Museum. Evoking nostalgia while showcasing the industrial history of his hometown is key to founder and curator Allen Woodall, Jr.’s vision. The soft drink brands and Tom’s Snacks originated in Columbus in the early 20th century.

Located in the historic 1923 Flowers-Roberts House, this museum and history center contains exhibits about the history of Thomas County along with seven historical buildings you can tour. The buildings, carefully preserved and moved to the museum grounds, include an 1870 "dogtrot" log cabin and an 1893 bowling alley believed to be the second-oldest bowling alley still standing in the United States. To get the full picture of Thomasville's history, purchase the combination tour which includes the nearby Lapham-Patterson House (offered on Fridays and Saturdays).