LaGrange

Getting there

By car From the north or southwest I-85 passes just east of downtown LaGrange and there are 3 exits for the city. From the south I-185 is the main thoroughfare leading from I-85 to Columbus, where it terminates.

By bus Greyhound, 101 Hoffman Dr, ☏ +1 706 882-1897.

Getting around

By foot Downtown LaGrange is fairly compact and easily travelled on foot, though sites in the rest of the city require a car.

See

1 Bellevue, 204 Ben Hill Street, ☏ +1 706 884-1832, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10AM-noon, 2PM-5PM. Greek Revival home of Senator Benjamin Harvey Hill. The mansion is open for tours by appointment. Callaway Memorial Clock Tower, off Fourth Avenue. Built in 1929 as a memorial to mill operator, Fuller E. Callaway, this clock tower is modelled on the campanile of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice. 2 Hills and Dales Estate, 1916 Hills and Dales Drive, ☏ +1 706 882-3242, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10PM-6PM Su 1PM-6PM. The historic 1916 home of the Fuller Callaway family designed by noted Georgia architect Neel Reid. The estate also includes the 1832 Ferrell Gardens. Adults and Seniors $10, Students $6 (no children under 6 allowed in the house). 3 LaGrange Art Museum, 112 Lafayette Pkwy, ☏ +1 706 882-3267, [email protected]. Tu-Fr 9AM-5PM Sa 1-4 PM. Occupying the former 1892 Troup County Jail Building, this museum features local, national and international artists in changing exhibits and a noted permanent collection. Free, but $10 donation requested for non-residents of Troup County. (updated Nov 2021) 4 Legacy Museum On Main, 136 Main Street, ☏ +1 706-884-1828, [email protected]. M-F: 9am-5pm 1st & 3rd Sat: 10am-4pm, Sun: closed. Admission is free, donations accepted.

Eat

Charlie Josephs. A classic fast-food eatery with local history. (updated Dec 2020)

Sleep

Quality Inn, 110 Jameson Dr. It's very modest but has a pool and free breakfast anyway. Tel: +1 706-882-8700.