Callaway Gardens an Experience Waiting

Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is a secluded vacation resort with something for everyone, from places to sit back and enjoy nature to great ways to get out and get moving within the beautiful gardens.

Callaway offers great golf, swimming, boating, biking and even fly fishing, but there are lots to do to exercise the mind and the imagination here, as well.

With nature walks and educational experiences such as the birds of prey show, the Horticultural Center, the Butterfly Center and even films and exhibits, Callaway does offer more information about the world around us, particularly those of animals and plants.

This man-made landscape preserve was created by Cason and Virginia Hand Callaway to offer families a place to find "beauty, relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world." And there's always something new to discover in the Gardens, no matter what season you may visit.

Summertime brings Florida State University's "Flying High Circus" to the Gardens' Robin Lake Beach, and visitors can see scheduled performances daily under their "big top." Boating enthusiasts can rent sailboats, canoes and motorized Suncats. At the beach, bask in the sun on the man-made beach around the lake, try paddle boating, take a swim and even play a round of miniature golf.

If serious golf is your game, Callaway's Mountain View Course is ranked among the top U.S. Courses by GOLF DIGEST and GOLF magazines. Play a round of golf, or enjoy tennis on either clay or hard surface at The Tennis Center. Fly-fishing and regular fishing are also available, along with skeet shooting and the 7.5-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail. Bring your own bikes, or rent your own. You can even rent a "bicycle built for two."

One of the most popular attractions to all ages is the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the largest free-flight butterfly conservatory in North America. See numerous types of butterflies up close in their own recreated habitat, along with cocoons and a "butterfly in progress." A variety of tropical birds can also be found here. A fascinating short film about the life of a butterfly is also part of this exhibit.