Gardens Admission

Open Daily

Admission to Callaway Gardens includes the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center; Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center; John A. Sibley Horticultural Center; Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden; Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl; Overlook Azalea Garden; Discovery Bicycle Trail (bicycles are available for rent); Pioneer Log Cabin; Birds of Prey Shows (check event calendar for show times); Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel; nature trails and daily programs.

Summertime admission includes access to Robin Lake Beach which offers swimming, miniature golf, table tennis and The Florida State University Flying High Circus performances (check event calendar for show times). Aqua Island, Laser Tag, Blaster Boats, rock-climbing wall, spider jump and water slide have individual fees.

Admission includes tax; Subject to change.

Gardens admission is provided for all overnight guests. For information about reservations, please visit our Packages page on this website.

Admission is based on the following age categories:

Adult (ages 13 to 64)
Senior (ages 65 and older; not applicable to group prices)
Child (ages 6 to 12; ages 5and younger are admitted for FREE)

One-Day General Admission (See below for Special Event admission)

Adult: $18*
Senior: $15*
Child: $9*

*Special Event admission applies to Celebrate Spring!/Azalea Season; Memorial Day Weekend/Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament; July4th/Independence Day; Labor Day Weekend/Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival; Harvest Moon Festival; The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens; and Fantasy In Lights.

Two-Day General Admission (See below for Special Event admission)

Adult: $29*
Senior: $29*
Child: $13.50*

*Special Event admission applies to Celebrate Spring!/Azalea Season; Memorial Day Weekend/Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament; July4th/Independence Day; Labor Day Weekend/Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival; Harvest Moon Festival; The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens; and Fantasy In Lights.

Annual Pass

Annual passes are a great value for guests who visit often and for those who like to bring guests with them. These passes also provide discounted admission for Special Events. New for 2012, guests can purchase an Ultimate Annual Pass that includes many special events. Click here for annual pass information.

Group Admission

Groups of 15 guests or more can receive discounted admission. Click here for group rate information. Group rates are not applicable to Special Events or senior rates.

Military Admission (Valid military ID required for active duty and retired)

Callaway Gardens salutes members of the Armed Services and their families by providing special admission to the Gardens and its many attractions. Presentation of a valid military ID (active duty and retired) provides complimentary regular admission, complimentary admission to the Memorial Day Weekend Festival and half-price admission to other special events (shown below) for up to six guests in one vehicle.

Special Event Admission

Adult: $25
Senior: $20
Child: $12.50

These rates apply to the following events:
Azalea Season/Celebrate Spring! (March 31-April 1 and April 7-8, 2012 (50% off special event pricing from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.) Military receive half-price admission throughout Azalea Season)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-28, 2012; includes Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard beach access) As a show of appreciation for the U.S. Military, active and retired Military receive free admission for up to six people in one vehicle.
Independence Day (July 4, 2012)
Labor Day Weekend (August 31-September 2, 2012; includes Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival admission; 50% off special event pricing after 5 p.m. on Friday and before 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday)

Annual Passes provide for half-price admission to Special Events. Click here for more information.

Free and Reduced Admission Events

January
February (Includes February 21st for Founder’s Day – Virginia Hand Callaway’s Birthday)
Winter Market (Robin Lake Beach Dome, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. February 11 and 25, 2012)
Callaway Gardens Plant Fair and Sale (Beach Gate only)
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service (Until 8 a.m.- Gardens gate on U.S. Hwy. 27)
Farmers Market (Free at Beach Gate beginning at 4 p.m. each Friday, May 4-October 6, 2012 except for May 25, August 31 and October 5-6)
November 6th for Founder’s Day - Cason J. Callaway’s Birthday

Hours of Operation

For Gardens hours of operations, please click here.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles are not permitted inside the Gardens. Guests on motorcycles are permitted to access the lodging areas.

Accessibility

Efforts continue to be made to see that the facilities at Callaway Gardens are accessible to our guests with special needs. Due to the nature of gardens, some outdoor areas such as nature trails may be difficult for wheelchair travel. Guests in wheelchairs will find, however, that they are able to experience most of Callaway's attractions. For your convenience, wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Pets

Pets are not allowed inside any Callaway Gardens facility except for a limited number of pet-designated guest rooms in the Mountain Creek Inn. Pets are allowed in outdoor areas except within Robin Lake Circle, which includes the Robin Lake Beach and picnic areas. Service animals are permitted in all locations.

Directions

For directions, please click here.