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One of the area's most popular attractions, Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari, offers a unique experience. Visitors can ride through the park, observe, take pictures and feed the animals from their car, one of our Zebra Vans or the guided tour bus (seasonal).
When you visit us, you can spend your entire day exploring our wildlife preserve that offers habitats encompassing the plains, swamps, deserts, mountains and forests of the world. You will come face to face with animals from six continent and our park has nearly twice as many animals as the Atlanta Zoo! We even have a large display of Ligers (half tiger/half lion). More about Wild Animal Safari
Ossahatchee - Indian Festival & Pow Wow
October 16th - 17th, 2010
American Indians from all across the United States and Canada will gather in Hamilton, GA, located in the beautiful Pine Mountain range of mid-western Georgia, just 25 miles north of Columbus, GA. You do not want to miss this family event. You will witness American Indian dances and stories that have been passed down through the ages.
Taste authentic American Indian Foods.
Vendors from all over the United States will display and sell American Indian Arts and Crafts from artwork to pottery to intricately designed jewelry and leather goods.
Primitive Skills from basket weaving to primitive weapons construction will be demonstrated by some of the most highly skilled artisans in North America.
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Online Traveler
Some friends of mine and I went to visit the Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park this past weekend. It was a wonderful experience. We drove our vehicle through the park and purchased food at the ticket desk. You are so close to the animals and they eat right out of your hand. We saw zebras, zeedonks, antelop, elk, water buffalo, deer, cows, ostrich, peacock, camels, giraffe, etc. It was an amazing experience and we are already planning our trip back. TripAdvisor.com User
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One of the most beautiful spots in the South, Callaway Gardens embraces 14,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and lakes, with wildlife and outdoor activities. Some 750,000 visitors are attracted to this site annually, especially in spring when its Azalea Trail displays some 700 colorful varieties. But every season brings something new into bloom, from rhododendron and holly trails to wildflowers.
Callaway Gardens at Pine Mountain was begun back in the 1930s. Cason Callaway, head of one of Georgia's most prosperous textile mills, once said, "All I've done is try to fix it so that anybody who came here would see something beautiful wherever he might look." He set about rebuilding the soil, nurturing and importing plant life, building the largest man-made inland beach in the world, and providing inn and cottage accommodations -- and opened it all to citizens of modest means.
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Callaway Gardens host a array of fun activities...something for everyone! Pine Mountain is home to many antique and unique shops and resturants. Butts Mill farm, Pine Mountain Wild animal park and the state park , all within minutes make this area a winner in family getaways. Travel.Yahoo.com User
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Pine Mountain Campground is a very nice. We camped there in late May 2007. The staff was excellent, and the campground is very clean. We really enjoyed our stay and especially having access to Callaway Gardens. We will definitely camp at Pine Mountain again. We will be traveling a lot during the next few years, and Pine Mountain will always be on our agenda. Camping.about.com User
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Callaway Gardens are public gardens created by Cason Callaway and his wife Virginia. The park provides a place where one will find beauty, relaxation, inspiration, and a better understanding of the living world. VirtualTourist.com User
Welcome to Pine Mountain, Georgia
Located only one hour southwest of Atlanta, the charming town of Pine Mountain enjoys both a psychological as well as physical distancing from big city life. A wonderful and relaxing retreat that serves as the gateway to the 14,000 acre natural beauty of Callaway Gardens, the lively town boasts some of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet.
Pine Mountain is the ideal setting for a Saturday excursion with the family, a weekend getaway with friends, or even a romantic backdrop for a wedding or honeymoon. No matter how you enjoy a break, Pine Mountain has something to offer everyone.
It's up, up and away as a host of hot air balloons fill the sky at Callaway Gardens. Spend Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2010, watching the sky fill with color at our 12th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. Between balloon launches, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. The Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival has something for everyone. Bring your whole family and enjoy this special event! More about Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
Callaway Gardens Birds of Prey
Feathered ambassadors with a story to tell about man's influence on the survival of wildlife make the Callaway's Birds of Prey show much more than just entertainment. The magnificent birds of Prey featured in these outdoor, free-flighted shows, demonstrate their strength, speed and natural instincts at a lakeside amphitheater that allows the creatures to swoop directly over spectators' heads. This is a rare opportunity to see these birds up-close and to learn how our actions can endanger the survival of these innocent, yet mighty, birds. More about the Callaway Gardens Birds of Prey
The Little White House
The six rooms Little White House, casual in style and furnishings, reflects Franklin Delano Roosevelt's desire to rest and be comfortable during his visits to Warm Springs. With easy chairs, mementos and paintings, the house still looks much like it did the day he died there - April 12, 1945. Other features of the Little White House include the Memorial Fountain, the walk of the States, an ornamental walkway made of stones and flags from the 50 states or the Little White House Museum where visitors can tour various collections and see a 12-minute film of Roosevelt that Warm Springs knew and loved.
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Laurel Springs Trail
The Laurel Springs Trail loops through an excellent example of an Appalachian hardwood forest and a mountain laurel thicket along the slope of Pine Mountain Ridge.
This rustic trail offers a moderately challenging walk in a secluded setting.
Walkers follow the edge of Laurel Springs Creek to its headspring at the base of a large tulip tree.
Interpretation allows a self-guided tour along the trail.
The trees along the Pine Mountain Ridge were once predominantly longleaf pine. Today, along this trail you see what is primarily an oak and hickory forest.
Hollis Quartzite, which is showcased in much of the original architecture at Callaway can be found along the trail. More about Laurel Springs Trail
Pine Mountain Georgia Weddings
Imagine an unforgettable Georgia wedding at our Log Chapel wedding venue nestled in Pine Mountain only minutes away from Warm Springs, Georgia! Every Bride dreams of her perfect wedding day and she wants it to be the most memorable start of her marriage with all of the special trimmings of a fairy tale. Our Georgia wedding location can provide so much at such an affordable price! With Mountain Top Inn's carefree "Complete Wedding Packages", we can personalize your wedding day to make it reflect your personality and "do as little or as much as you like". It's just that easy! More about Pine Mountain Georgia Weddings
Golf at Callaway Gardens
Eighteen Holes of Championship Golf at Callaway Gardens is nothing less than awe-inspiring. The superbly designed and meticulously maintained Georgia golf courses at Callaway Gardens feature woodland borders and mountain lakes accented by the dramatic beauty of the Gardens. No other golf course in Georgia can deliver this combination of a magnificent natural setting and a rich golf tradition. Founder Cason Callaway believed that “playing golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings” - his vision has been surpassed by the Callaway golf experience. An array of challenges for golfers of every skill level and age are found on the Callaway Gardens golf courses.
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The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center
The entrance to Callaway Gardens takes you on a 2.5 mile drive through serene woodland areas and brings you to one of the largest projects in Callaway's history. The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center dramatically changes the way guests experience Callaway Gardens. A film, The Story of Callaway Gardens runs continually. Eager staff, as well as informative displays and brochures, provide guests with information about all there is to see and do throughout Callaway Gardens. The Discovery Center also features an education wing, the art of nature artist Athos Menaboni, a gift shop and the Discovery Cafe. More about The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center
Dining in Pine Mountain
Whether you like good down home country cooking, elegance in a fine dining atmosphere, or just a fast bite, Pine Mountain can whet your appetite! Find restaurants for every taste in Downtown Pine Mountain and enjoy the famous Southern Hospitality and Southern Food. For instance, visit the Aspen Mountain Grill or the Huddle House for delicious dining! Pine Mountain is a vacationer's dream for family fun, Southern cooking and relaxation. This is something for your whole family to enjoy! Come and experience the taste of Southern cooking.
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Magnolia Hall Bed & Breakfast
Magnolia Hall Bed & Breakfast is a beautifully restored 1880's Victorian home, situated on a lushly landscaped acre, just one block from the town square of Hamilton, Georgia. From the first wonderful scent, Magnolia Hall charms and soothes the weary traveler. The beckoning wrap-around porch, with its cushioned rockers and wicker swing, is surround by luscious smelling magnolias, old fashioned, four-o'clocks, and sweet tea olives. Magnolia Hall Bed and Breakfast is the family home of Beth Walton Callaway and is located behind the Harris County courthouse in Hamilton, Georgia, where (according to one prominent resident) "Heaven is just a local call."
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Pine Mountain Tourism Association "Gateway to Callaway Gardens"
Geocaching is a fun and interactive way to enjoy Callaway Gardens! It involves finding hidden “treasures” either by using a GPS unit or by following map directions. All of the caches within the Gardens begin with the pre-fix “Callaway Gardens.” Caches are placed in cooperation with the Gardens’ Education Department to ensure that the plants, natural communities, and other features of Callaway Gardens are not damaged or cause searchers to become lost. More about Geocaching at Callaway Gardens
It's up, up and away as a host of hot air balloons fill the sky at Callaway Gardens. Spend Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2010, watching the sky fill with color at our 12th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. Between balloon launches, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. The Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival has something for everyone. Bring your whole family and enjoy this special event! 
Feathered ambassadors with a story to tell about man's influence on the survival of wildlife make the Callaway's Birds of Prey show much more than just entertainment. The magnificent birds of Prey featured in these outdoor, free-flighted shows, demonstrate their strength, speed and natural instincts at a lakeside amphitheater that allows the creatures to swoop directly over spectators' heads. This is a rare opportunity to see these birds up-close and to learn how our actions can endanger the survival of these innocent, yet mighty, birds. 
The Laurel Springs Trail loops through an excellent example of an Appalachian hardwood forest and a mountain laurel thicket along the slope of Pine Mountain Ridge.
This rustic trail offers a moderately challenging walk in a secluded setting.
Walkers follow the edge of Laurel Springs Creek to its headspring at the base of a large tulip tree.
Interpretation allows a self-guided tour along the trail.
The trees along the Pine Mountain Ridge were once predominantly longleaf pine. Today, along this trail you see what is primarily an oak and hickory forest.
Hollis Quartzite, which is showcased in much of the original architecture at Callaway can be found along the trail. 
Imagine an unforgettable Georgia wedding at our Log Chapel wedding venue nestled in Pine Mountain only minutes away from Warm Springs, Georgia! Every Bride dreams of her perfect wedding day and she wants it to be the most memorable start of her marriage with all of the special trimmings of a fairy tale. Our Georgia wedding location can provide so much at such an affordable price! With Mountain Top Inn's carefree "Complete Wedding Packages", we can personalize your wedding day to make it reflect your personality and "do as little or as much as you like". It's just that easy! 
The entrance to Callaway Gardens takes you on a 2.5 mile drive through serene woodland areas and brings you to one of the largest projects in Callaway's history. The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center dramatically changes the way guests experience Callaway Gardens. A film, The Story of Callaway Gardens runs continually. Eager staff, as well as informative displays and brochures, provide guests with information about all there is to see and do throughout Callaway Gardens. The Discovery Center also features an education wing, the art of nature artist Athos Menaboni, a gift shop and the Discovery Cafe. 
Magnolia Hall Bed & Breakfast is a beautifully restored 1880's Victorian home, situated on a lushly landscaped acre, just one block from the town square of Hamilton, Georgia. From the first wonderful scent, Magnolia Hall charms and soothes the weary traveler. The beckoning wrap-around porch, with its cushioned rockers and wicker swing, is surround by luscious smelling magnolias, old fashioned, four-o'clocks, and sweet tea olives. Magnolia Hall Bed and Breakfast is the family home of Beth Walton Callaway and is located behind the Harris County courthouse in Hamilton, Georgia, where (according to one prominent resident) "Heaven is just a local call."
