Nice place! We stayed at the villas. Beautiful three bedroom. And we ok family pics at the lodge…read more Restaurant and buffet was yummy too!

A very nice place to stay near Pine Mountain. I have…read morevisited Callaway Gardens many times over the years. My last visit was a long time ago and a lot has changed. On a previous visit we stayed at one of the cabins that was on property and had so much fun we researched what was available now. To our surprise, there is now a lodge and spa on property near the cabins that we previously visited. It is a beautiful large 4-story structure with a large foyer, wood beams, large windows and a lake view out the back of the hotel. There is a two-sided fireplace as you enter with a cafe on one side and check-in on the other. Check-in was easy and pleasant. The staff was friendly. Most rooms are to the right as you enter. One of the 2 elevators was broken on our visit. Our room was very nice with a balcony overlooking the lake, a small kitchenette area with a small refrigerator and a microwave. The Lodge is convenient for getting to the park due to its location. The price was definitely more than other hotels in the local area but I think it is worth it for location in/near the gardens.

This review is not for the entire park, but just for one trail. We parked in a lot across the road…read morefrom the Callaway General Store and Café. We asked them about parking (no fee) and were returning there for lunch later anyway. We then hiked up Rt 190 about 50 yards and found the trail crossing. We opted to do the one on the left - I think it was Bentley? The one on the right was the Pine Mountain trail. The trail was a nice hike through the woods but never more than 200 yards from a main road. We followed it to a junction and turned right so as to begin the loop back. Since it had taken longer than planned already, we hiked back along Route 190 instead of another trail. In total, it was about 2.1 miles and took us from 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.! The trail was hilly with a lot of rocks so the pace was slow. I enjoyed the hike, though.

FDR State Park near Warm Springs, Georgia…read more Very nice state park with lots of nearby attractions to visit including Calloway Gardens and FDR's Little Whitehouse. The small town of Warm Springs had several little shops that were nice to walk through, even found some unique Christmas gifts. The highlight of downtown Warm Springs was the Bullock House Restaurant for their country cooking lunch buffet, a great bargain at $12.50 for the good food they serve. The park has several campsite areas, I believe were numbered as Campgrounds 1 through 5. The check-in building in a large CCC flagstone structure with a nice camp shop, but don't miss the scenic overlook out behind the building. Most rv camp sites we rode by were very wooded with good shade and seemed to be level. Each area has its own bathhouse. The one in our area was clean and offered two family restroom/shower room combinations in addition to the standard women's' and men's sides. Campsites in Campground 1 with numbers starting in the 100's are on or near a small lake. They did have some paddle boats but I didn't see any being rented so they could have been discontinued for the Winter. We did see several people fishing from the lakeshore. A Georgia license is required for fishing and the camp shop had a "Bait for Sale" sign. The CCC built Liberty Bell flagstone pool was also drained and closed for the season. A handful of the sites in Campground 1 are directly in the lake and some of those have full hookups. We were lucky to be in one of those lakefront full hookup sites. The park has several hiking trails but bikes are not allowed on them. It is a short drive to Dowdell's Knob, an overlook that FDR used to enjoy visiting and picnicing at when he was in the area. The foliage was still colorful but past its peak when we visited in mid-November. We enjoyed our stay in one of the best campsites we have had in a state park this year.

Fantasy in Lights at Calloway was a beautiful step back in time. We went December 4th with out…read morechurch group and had a great time together. Although raining, we were under cover most of our visit. We started off in Calloway's Christmas Village, which was a walk through collection of shops, offering Christmas decor, gifts, face painting, story time with Mrs Claus and hot cocoa and Donuts. Our group was scheduled for the light tour at 7pm and when we checked in, Calloway was able to take our group at 6pm. The light tour was a 7-mile, 10-million-light drive-through show. We went through the light show in the open cars driven by Calloway staff, but apparently visitors are welcome to drive their own vehicles through. It was a lot of fun - and my favorite lights were those of the beautiful swan from the twelve days of Christmas, and the tree next to the lake at the end of our drive. Simply beautiful! Anyone would like this who enjoys seeing Christmas lights, (who can also walk some distance) and who can be flexible when needed.

First time checking this out with family. Such a cool experience to drive around then walk around…read moreand see lights. For the most this is the favorite family traditions for Christmas and New Year times seeing lights and enjoying. If you haven't given it a chance, you must go see the lights. We did the drive through because it was cold when we were there, but the trolley is a great experience also. Will try it next time for sure. Overall it was a good time and I highly recommend coming with family and friends. You drive about an hour slowly around the grounds and see so many lights that play with music. Afterwards, you park and can get out and explore a large area with festival food trucks, more lights in a walking path, glow mini golf, a giant projector playing rudolf the red nose reindeer, and a giant tent with areas to take cute photos, face painting, Christmas Tree with lights and shop for gifts. The smoke bubbles were so cool in foggy hallow. Great for kids. Would definitely come back next year. Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights has been ranked third on Forbes list of 7 Spectacular Christmas Light Displays That Offer Holiday Magic 2024. Recognized for its breathtaking displays, millions of twinkling lights, and festive charm, Fantasy In Lights continues to spread holiday joy and create unforgettable memories for all ages. Don't miss your chance to experience one of the nation's top Christmas light shows this season.

Very cute little shop offering mostly garden-themed gifts and some more traditional gardening…read moresupplies. It is located in a picturesque little old-fashioned Main St. area on your way to Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA. We had stopped in and explored a few shops, and here I bought a cute little felt mistletoe decoration for the holidays. What I especially liked was that it looked like real mistletoe, not some kind of holly ball like it seems like most of the fake mistletoe decorations seem to favor. I also bought a novelty huge chapstick for men as a gag gift stocking stuffer for my husband, but somehow after the trip and unloading luggage, etc. - I had no idea what I did with it. Oh, well. The owner of this shop also owns another down the way... so when I was there, the customer before me's purchase needed some bubble wrap so she and the clerk went down to take care of that. I totally didn't mind, it's sweet to be in an area where stuff like that still happens. Cute place, nice staff, and good looking merchandise. Sold.

Carriage & Horses is an outstanding restaurant. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with…read moreexceptional attention and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere is charming, warm, and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The food was absolutely delicious--beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly prepared with care. Every aspect of our experience exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for excellent service, a wonderful ambiance, and outstanding cuisine, I highly recommend Carriage & Horses. We will definitely be returning!

This place is full of charm. The owners are so nice and the hospitality off the charts…read more The decor reflects the rich history of this restaurant and were fun to browse. The entrees were cooked perfectly.

Beautiful accommodations. Delicious breakfast. Wonderful host, Bev!…read more We will return. Convenient location.

Great accommodations for our whole family. We stayed in the Gray Cabin & found it very comfortable…read more Bev has everything you could possibly need including towels, coffee, dishwasher and comfortable beds! Has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, two living room spaces, swimming pool & great porches for morning/afternoon relaxing. Close to every Pine Mountain adventure you wish to embark on! Great experience!

Where were the Christmas songs and carroll? Only a few of the lightings were Christmasy. The lights…read moreare spread on a 7mile stretch and the lights are beautiful. They would have been a lot more impressive had they had music going on the trolleys. We felt deflated. We came all this way to see lights and Christmas feel yet not a single song aside from frosty the snowman. Not even in Santa's workshop. Seriously?