Travel Guide: Callaway Resort & Gardens

Just a little over two hours from Birmingham, Callaway Resort & Gardens makes an easy weekend or day trip.

Top Activities

  • Discovery Center: Learn about the history of the gardens and plant species.
  • Birds of Prey: An outdoor amphitheater hosts “birds of prey” shows.
  • Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center: Home to hundreds of tropical butterflies.
  • Discovery Bike Trail: Bike or walk the 10-mile loop; rentals are available.
  • Mountain Creek Lake: Wander woodland paths or rent a boat from the boathouse for a leisurely paddle.
  • Golf & Spa: Book a round at one of two 18-hole courses or treat yourself at Spa Prunifolia.
Photos courtesy of Callaway Resort & Gardens

Where to Stay & Eat

Dining

Options range from a grab-and-go market to fine dining featuring modern Southern foods.

Accommodations

Stay in the hotel-style lodge, family cabins, or a residential villa.

Annual Events

Check the calendar for year-round events, including:

Winter: Holiday “Fantasy in Lights”.

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Memorial Day Weekend: Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament.

Fourth of July: Annual celebration.

Fall: Pumpkin festival.


For more information, visit callawaygardens.com.

Want to Learn More About the Roots of This Sanctuary?

Discover the romantic story of the Azalea that Launched Callaway Gardens and the visionary couple who preserved this 2,500-acre landscape.

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