Warm Springs, Georgia travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Warm Springs is in the Classic Heartland of Georgia. Its main claim to fame is as a Spa Town where President Franklin Delano Roosevelt would come to treat his paralytic illness.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Warm Springs

Little White House Historic Site

The personal retreat of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and home of the popularized Unfinished Portrait, an artistic representation of FDR that went unfinished because he suffered a stroke during the sitting for it…

Callaway Gardens

A 6,500-acre resort complex and garden located just outside Columbus.

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 — 30 mi away. Directions
ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions

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 Little White House Historic Site
Lunch Bulloch House
Afternoon Callaway Gardens

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

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder