Overview
Cordele is a town in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.
2 sights · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Cordele
Georgia Veterans State Park
This Georgia state park on the east bank of Lake Blackshear pays tribute to the armed forces of the United States with various artillery and aircraft on display.
Titan I Missile
A rather unusual spectacle is this Titan I Missile on display in town, to pay homage to the Cold War arms race or US nuclear deterrence strategy, however you see it.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Plantation Midlands)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ABY Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany — 39 mi away. Directions
- MCN Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon — 51 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions
Cordele is easily accessed since it sits right on I-75 north of Valdosta and south of Warner Robins.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Titan I Missile
- Afternoon Georgia Veterans State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Cordele, a town named after a colonel's daughter named Cordelia, is the self-described "Watermelon Capital of the World." It hosts its annual Watermelon festival in June.
Get in
Cordele is easily accessed since it sits right on I-75 north of Valdosta and south of Warner Robins.
See
See Titan I Missile
A rather unusual spectacle is this Titan I Missile on display in town, to pay homage to the Cold War arms race or US nuclear deterrence strategy, however you see it.
Sleep
Also available is the campground at Georgia Veterans State Park.
Nearby
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Fitzgerald
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Tifton
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Warner Robins
City / town · 4 listings · 45 mi away
Roberta
City / town · 3 listings · 54 mi away
Moultrie
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Lumpkin
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