Overview
LaGrange is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland located in West Georgia near the Alabama state line. The city is an old mill town that now serves as a gateway to Lake West Point.
5 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about LaGrange
Bellevue
Greek Revival home of Senator Benjamin Harvey Hill. The mansion is open for tours by appointment.
Hills and Dales Estate
The historic 1916 home of the Fuller Callaway family designed by noted Georgia architect Neel Reid. The estate also includes the 1832 Ferrell Gardens.
LaGrange Art Museum
Occupying the former 1892 Troup County Jail Building, this museum features local, national and international artists in changing exhibits and a noted permanent collection.
Legacy Museum On Main
Callaway Memorial Clock Tower
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.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CSG Columbus Airport, Columbus — 36 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions
From the north or southwest I-85 passes just east of downtown LaGrange and there are 3 exits for the city.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bellevue, Legacy Museum On Main, LaGrange Art Museum
- Lunch Charlie Josephs
- Afternoon Hills and Dales Estate, Callaway Memorial Clock Tower
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
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
Get 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
See Callaway Memorial Clock Tower
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.
Eat
Eat Charlie Josephs
A classic fast-food eatery with local history.
Sleep
- Quality Inn, 110 Jameson Dr. It's very modest but has a pool and free breakfast anyway. Tel: +1 706-882-8700.
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