Callaway Gardens

Callaway Gardens is a resort located off Highway 27 at Pine Mountain in Georgia and is approximately 40 minutes from Columbus. Here visitors will be able to explore some of the 13,000 acres of countryside and gardens as well as stay overnight and use numerous facilities at the resort. The gardens open from 9am throughout the year with closing times ranging from 5pm in the fall and winter to 6pm most days during the remainder of the year.

Amongst the attractions here is the world's largest azalea display and one of North America's largest butterfly conservatories. Visitors can work their way around the gardens by taking one of several nature trails, which vary in length and difficulty. The butterfly conservatory features over 1,000 tropical butterflies and the resort also has birds of prey displays by the lakeside amphitheater.

Visitors can learn more about what is in the gardens and the history of this place at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, where there are exhibits, a gift shop and café. There are four types of lodging options at the Callaway Gardens; Mountain Creek Inn, The Southern Pine Cottages, Mountain Creek Villas and The Lodge and Spa. The resort also has two golf courses, fishing, cycling and tennis courts available.