Summer Fun at Callaway Gardens
Best Time To Visit: Every season provides a reason to visit and explore. Please note that butterflies at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center are most active between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What You'll Need for Your Visit: Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for exploring the Gardens.
Callaway Gardens is an award-winning, 13,000-acre gardens, resort and preserve nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in Pine Mountain, Georgia. In addition to three types of accommodations, 9 restaurants and plenty of shopping, guests at this family-friendly getaway enjoy lots to see and do. The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Birds of Prey shows, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden, Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, Overlook Azalea Garden and miles of nature trails showcase the beauty of nature. The 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail combines sightseeing with an outdoor excursion that puts you up-close to Southern flora and wildlife. Summer at Callaway Gardens is all about customization and choices. Callaway Gardens begins its extensive Pine Mountain, Georgia, summer vacation schedule in May of every year. The Summer Family Adventure at Callaway Gardens is perfect for a Georgia family vacation, Southern summer reunion, or multigenerational getaway because everyone gets to pursue their own interests while having many opportunities to come together as a group to celebrate the season. The Callaway Gardens Summer Family Adventure is designed to allow you to choose from diverse activities that appeal to all interests, ages and skill levels.




I've only been to Callaway Gardens for the Christmas celebrations. However, it's a great place for this.
There is the ride to look at lights, there's a little Christmas village you can visit, and overall the place looks great for the holidays.
The rooms are a little outdated, and it's a touch more expensive than I'd like, but overall a fun destination.




Callaway is a great place to take your family, especially in the summer months. There is something there for everyone to enjoy. They have a beach, nature center, all kinds of lessons (fly fishing, skiing, etc.), bike trails, a great spa and more! It truly is fun for the whole family! It is close to the Atlanta Metro area, but you feel like you are so far away.




This park is massive! There are so many attractions here, from the Butterfly conservatory (bring lots of batteries for your digital) to the Birds Of prey attraction. They have horticulture center that is bigger and I think better than ATL Botanical. This place is a must go if you like nature.
Directions Callaway Gardens® is in Pine Mountain, Georgia, 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. Note: If using an online mapping service like MapQuest, please use the address "5887 Georgia Highway 354." Please note that this address is for The Southern Pine Cottage entrance and very close to the main entrance of Callaway Gardens. Mountain Creek® Inn or The Villas at Callaway Gardens Please check in at the Mountain Creek Inn on U. S. Hwy. 27. You will not use the Gardens Entrance to get to your accommodations. The Southern Pine Cottages at Callaway Gardens Please check in at the Cottage check-in desk at 5887 Georgia Highway 354. You will not use the Gardens Entrance to get to your accommodations.

Jan.13–Jan.23, 2013, Callaway Gardens School of Needlearts will be celebrating its 42nd year. This event strives to ensure that each student receives individual instruction from the finest needlework teachers. The juried competition is open for free public viewing as well as the boutique and store.

Come join Callaway Gardens for a fun-filled scavenger hunt. With a set of clues and coordinates, hunt for treasures outdoors!

Kicking off the weekend will be even more fun this Summer. Plan to be at the Callaway Gardens Farmers Market each Friday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring farmers, food, and fun!

Enjoy the premiere water ski and wakeboard tournament in the world while soaking up the sun and cooling off in Robin Lake Beach. And, you don't have to be into the sport to enjoy the event! Professional skiers from around the world compete in the world's most coveted water sport titles

Beginning June 1st, enjoy Fabulous Fridays with Five Dollars Admission each week at Robin Lake Beach.

Come watch the Florida State Flying High Circus composed of talented college students at Callaway Gardens this summer. Come watch the circus Monday at 3:30 pm, Thursday at 3:30 pm, Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 1:30 pm & 4 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm.

Lay back and relax while learning and looking up at the stars this Summer at Callaway Gardens.

Come enjoy a fun-filled July 4th at Robin Lake Beach with family activites and fireworks at Callaway Gardens.

Spend Labor Day weekend at Callaway Gardens' Robin Lake Beach.

Come participate or just watch one of the top 10 triathlons in the nation as judged by the U.S. Triathlon Federation. Participants compete in a 1k swim, 30k bike and 8k run in the most beautiful triathlon setting in the country. For additional information, contact Dave Johnson Enterprises at (770) 565-5208

Imagine an Autumn weekend enjoying great music, great local food, football on the big screens all in the beautiful setting of Callaway Gardens.

Mountain bike enthusiasts of all skill levels test themselves on the Callaway’s Mountain Bike course at the Steeplechase site. Registration required. Online registration available at wwww.active.com. For additional information, contact Dave Johnson Enterprises at (770) 565-5208

Enjoy the annual Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, featuring more than 8 million lights! Guests can enjoy this holiday light and sound production traveling through in their personal vehicle or they can leave the driving to us and take the Jolly Trolley. Make memories!

Bring the family for a delicious meals prepared by our talented chefs.

Summer Family Adventure is a 4- to 7-day summer vacation reconnecting your family in a natural, wholesome, authentic environment. It is the joy of escaping life’s daily stresses, letting children be children while adults rejuvenate their spirit!
Enjoy the South's most spectacular holiday light and sound show featuring more than 8 MILLION lights...Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens. Great for all ages!
Don't miss Callaway Gardens' 14th annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 3, 2012. Bring family and friends to enjoy the amazing balloon displays and relax at Robin Lake Beach one last weekend before it closes for the season.
Enjoy the holiday magic of Callaway Gardens' spectacular outdoor light and sound show, and see why families from across the Southeast have added Fantasy In Lights to their list of favorite holiday traditions. The countryside glitters with more than 8 million twinkling lights and over a dozen glowing, larger-than-life scenes that surround you with festive color and music!