Callaway Resort and Gardens

Some of the best fishing in the Southeastern United States is found amidst the incomparable beauty of Callaway Gardens. Our 13 lakes are renowned for enormous bream, shellcrackers (giant red-ear sunfish) and trophy-sized bass, and several lakes are seasonally stocked with rainbow trout. We offer weekend fly-fishing schools once a month from February through November, private fly-fishing instruction, and guided bass and fly-fishing trips, all led by a staff of expert instructors and guides. Kingfisher Outfitters, overlooking picturesque Mountain Creek Lake, stocks an excellent selection of rods and reels, flies, clothing, accessories, gift items and more. Bonus: Since the lakes at Callaway Gardens are private, you don't need a fishing license. RATES* Boat and equipment rentals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guided excursions and private instruction require a minimum of seven days notice. For reservations and more information, call 706.663.5142 or email fishing@callawaygardens.com.

Lake View, Callaway Gardens’ original golf course featuring wider fairways and more water holes, complements the more demanding Mountain View course. It reflects the philosophy of Gardens founder Cason Callaway, who was fond of saying that if a golfer lifts his or her head on a shot, they should see something beautiful. This challenging but playable layout is located inside the beautiful Callaway Gardens. Please see our website for golf fees and cart rental.

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Attraction is located inside Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach. Robin Lake is not only home to the world-renowned Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament each May, it’s a playground for water sports enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you prefer skiing, wakeboarding or just skimming along on an oversized tube, you’ll enjoy a thrilling ride on this scenic 65-acre body of water as you're towed behind a world-class Nautique ski boat.

Callaway Gardens’ Birds of Prey program is presented with the permission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Since its debut in 2000, the program has helped educate more than 1 million visitors about man’s impact on raptors and other forms of wildlife. These magnificent creatures – which cannot be released into the wild, due either to injury or having developed an unnatural association with humans, known as “imprinting” – demonstrate their strength, speed and natural instincts in daily free-flighted shows. Several birds appear at each show, swooping overhead and giving guests an up-close look “on the glove,” while our raptor experts explain how man’s actions affect their wellbeing. Families with younger children may prefer to see the Woodland Critters show (Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.), a new hands-on program designed especially with the pre-K crowd in mind. The Birds of Prey show is an attraction that is located inside Callaway Gardens and is included in your stay.

Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Attraction is located inside Callaway Gardens Robin Lake Beach. BEACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION* Miniature Golf Table Tennis Shuffleboard Florida State University Flying High Circus Children’s Playground Swimming Sunbathing Giant Chess and Checker Sets Wi-Fi access at Beach Pavilion Please see website for activities that have a fee attached to them.

This series of demonstration gardens, covering 7.5 acres, was one of the last major projects initiated by Gardens founder Cason J. Callaway before his death, and is affectionately named in his memory. If Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden looks familiar, perhaps it’s because it was the Southern setting for the popular PBS television show The Victory Garden. While Mr. Cason’s certainly produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, the garden’s design also includes areas for fruit, herbs, flowers, a composting area and more. Above all, most visitors find what grows best here is inspiration! Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden is located inside Callaway Gardens. Admission fees for the Gardens is included in your stay.

The Tennis Center is located just North of the Mountain Creek Inn (17800 U. S. Hwy. 27), which is outside of the Gardens entrance. No admission is required. The Callaway Gardens Tennis Center features 10 lighted courts (eight hard surface, two soft) tucked into a secluded, forested cove, plus a pro shop featuring the latest in tennis equipment and apparel.

This 40-acre garden is home to more than 3,000 native and hybrid azaleas, which explode into a colorful palette of pinks, reds, lavendars and whites each Spring. Additional plantings include 2,000 trees and shrubs that provide an array of foliage and blooms throughout the year. With wide walking paths that criss-cross the hillside gardens, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl is a delightful spot for a leisurely stroll in any season. A gazebo overlooking Falls Creek Lake is an ideal resting spot from which to drink in the picture-postcard beauty. The Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl is named in memory of brothers Fuller Earle Callaway Sr., and Ely Reeves Callaway Sr. Fuller Callaway was the father of Gardens founder Cason J. Callaway. Ely Callaway was the father of the late Ely Callaway Jr., founder of Callaway Golf. Ely Callaway Jr. funded the garden with a $3 million donation, and it opened in 1999. Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl is located inside Callaway Gardens. Admission fees for the Gardens is included in your stay.