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Callaway Gardens is a 13,000 acre botanical gardens located in Pine Mountain Georgia.
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Pine Mountain is located south of Atlanta near Columbus Georgia and very near Franklin D Roosevelt State Park.
Geography
Pine Mountain Georgia is a small charming southern town. The area attractions include:
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain
Warm Springs
FDR State Park
The population of Pine Mountain Georgia is around 1000. The town is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is considered the gateway to Callaway Gardens.
Top Photo Spots
=== Top Spot 1 ===
Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel
=== Top Spot 2 ===
Depends on the time of year, check for what is in bloom:
January - Holly, Amaryllis, Edworthia, Witch Hazel
February - Lenten Rose, Daphne, Mahonia, Carolina Jessamine
March - Trillium, Daffodil, Tulip, Orchid, Pansies
April - Lily, Azaleas, Dogwood
May - Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, Fern, Magnolia
June - Blueberry, Sourwood, Magnolia
July - Butterfly Bush, Sunflower, Crype Myrtle
August - Joe Pye Weed, Purple Fountain Grass, Lycoris
September - Muscadine, Mexican Bush Sage, Goldenrod
October - Autumn Foliage Color, Holly
November - Japanese Maple
December - Poinsettia, Contorted Hazel, Holly
Check at one of the information centers for best spots based on the time of year.
Dogwood trees in bloom are everywhere during the spring months. An amazing sight against the green forest backdrop.
Azaleas and tulips in full bloom.
Trumpet vines. I have heard these called wild azaleas and jasmine through my years in Georgia. Whatever you want to call them, they are beautiful and smell wonderful.
A couple of artist capturing the colors on a beautiful spring day.
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