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LaGrange is a city of about 31,000 people and the county seat of Troup County, in west Georgia about 60 miles southwest of Atlanta, close to the Alabama line. Founded in 1828 and named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, it became a wealthy cotton and textile town, and its streets are lined with some of the finest antebellum and Greek Revival homes in Georgia.
Lafayette Square, at the center of downtown, has a fountain and a statue of Lafayette surrounded by restored buildings, restaurants and shops. Bellevue, the 1850s Greek Revival home of statesman Benjamin Harvey Hill, is open for tours, and the Hills and Dales Estate, the Callaway family's Italian-style villa and its famous boxwood gardens, is one of the region's great historic homes. The LaGrange Art Museum, in a restored 1892 jail, and the Legacy Museum on Main tell the town's art and history stories.
LaGrange College, with its columned Smith Hall on a hill, is one of Georgia's oldest colleges. West Point Lake, a large reservoir on the Chattahoochee River, offers boating, fishing, beaches and campgrounds just west of the city, and the Thread Trail system links parks and neighborhoods. Callaway Gardens and Pine Mountain are about 30 minutes south.
Lafayette Square is the heart of downtown LaGrange, a landscaped square with a fountain and a statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, after whom the city is named. Restaurants, shops and the Legacy Museum surround it. Stroll the square and Main Street, especially on event nights when downtown is busy.
LaGrange College is Georgia's oldest private college, founded in 1831, set on a hill with historic brick buildings and shady lawns near downtown. The campus hosts theater, concerts and art exhibitions open to visitors. Walk the historic quad and check the events calendar for performances.
Hills and Dales Estate is the former home of the Callaway textile family, an Italian villa-style mansion from 1916 surrounded by historic formal gardens with boxwood patterns and fountains. Guided tours show the house with original furnishings. Start at the visitor center and allow two hours for the house and gardens.
Bellevue is a Greek Revival mansion from the 1850s in LaGrange, once the home of politician Benjamin Harvey Hill. Its tall columns and restored rooms show the style of the era, and the grounds are used for events. Check tour availability before visiting, as hours can be limited.
The LaGrange Art Museum is housed in a restored nineteenth century jail building and shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art, along with a permanent collection of works by Georgia and Southern artists. It is known for its biennial art exhibition. Admission is low cost; allow about an hour.
The Legacy Museum on Main is a downtown LaGrange museum covering the history of Troup County and the Callaway family, with exhibits on textiles, local life and notable residents. It is part of the county's archives and heritage group. Check opening hours, and pair it with a stroll around Lafayette Square.
The Thread is a growing trail network circling LaGrange, linking downtown, neighborhoods, parks and the college with paved paths for walking, running and cycling. Its name refers to the city's textile heritage. Pick it up near downtown and follow sections through wooded areas and historic districts.
Sweetland Amphitheatre is a modern outdoor concert venue in downtown LaGrange, hosting national touring acts, tribute concerts and community events. Its lawn and reserved seating make for a relaxed evening of live music. Check the season lineup, and dine downtown before the show.
West Point Lake is a large reservoir on the Chattahoochee River just west of LaGrange, with parks, beaches, campgrounds and marinas. It is popular for bass fishing, boating and lakeside picnics. Use one of the Army Corps of Engineers parks for swimming and picnics, and wear life jackets on the water.
Great Wolf Lodge LaGrange is a resort with a large indoor water park, featuring slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and splash areas that stay warm year round, plus arcades and kids activities. Water park access is mainly for hotel guests. Book a room deal ahead, especially on school holidays.
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