Autumn is here, which means spooky season is approaching. What better way to bring in festive fall than with pumpkins, paranormal activity and performances! Admire fall foliage, sip on craft beer and experience some seasonal fun with this 3-day itinerary for a trip to LaGrange, Georgia.
3 days
Explore a historic garden full of fall blooms
Enjoy seasonal sips and bites from local eateries
Uncover the haunting tales of our downtown
Rock some Howl-o-Ween Wolf Ears
Explore a historic garden full of fall blooms
Enjoy seasonal sips and bites from local eateries
Uncover the haunting tales of our downtown
Rock some Howl-o-Ween Wolf Ears
Day 1: Vibrant colors and history of LaGrange
Soak up fall colors at a historic estate
Learn about paranormal activity that fills our downtown
Discover seasonal finds from local shops
Day 1: Vibrant colors and history of LaGrange
Soak up fall colors at a historic estate
Learn about paranormal activity that fills our downtown
Hills & Dales Estate is a century-old home designed to flow gracefully into its gardens—a series of dwarf boxwood parterres planted by Sarah Ferrell that have adorned the terraces of the hill for more than 175 years. From vibrant leaves and beautiful blooms, fall welcomes colorful new changes to the historic property. During October and November, the beautifully-manicured gardens feature sasanqua, tea olive, pansies, camellias and more!
Explore our charming downtown
The cooler temps make October and November a prime time to explore downtown LaGrange. From antique stores to boutiques and specialty shops, our local offerings boast excellent selections worth an afternoon browse. With seasonal merchandise out, you can score some unique fall decor! There are multiple delicious eateries nearby when it's time to refuel! Find options including burgers, pizzas, hibachi and more. If you're in need of a caffeine boost, take a break at Cafe Brûlée and cozy up with a cup of joe and maybe a pastry or two!
Embrace the spooky season with LaGrange's very own ghost tour! Beginning at Legacy Museum on Main, the Strange LaGrange Walking Tour is filled with stories of the paranormal activity that has been reported in our downtown. Southern spirit guide Lewis Powell takes guests on a journey making stops at LaGrange Art Museum, City Hall, Taste of Lemon and more!
Kick off Spooky SZN with the family at Great Wolf Lodge! For all of October, you can explore the resort and water park with your own special set of Howl-o-Ween Wolf Ears, and of course, candy galore.
Hungry?
For a city our size, LaGrange has an impressive mix of locally-owned restaurants and franchises. Here are recommendations to get you started!
Surrounded by changing trees and an expansive lawn, Callaway Memorial Tower is picturesque year-round. In the fall, the leaves of the massive ginkgo trees begin to change which only enhances the beauty. Pick up a meal from a local restaurant to enjoy a picnic and admire the scenery! While you're here, take advantage of the gorgeous backdrop and capture some photos to remember your autumn getaway in LaGrange!
Stock up on Seasonal Offerings
LaGrange Farmers Market is the go-to for fresh, local produce. During the fall, delicious apples, figs, gourds, beets, eggplant and other great seasonal fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready to be purchased. While visiting, don't forget to find the perfect pumpkin for carving or decoration!
Sip on Craft Beverages
Wild Leap features a continually evolving assortment of ales, IPAs, goses, stouts and porters, as well as their own in-house crafted vodka and specialty, craft cocktails for those desiring a beverage with a little more kick. With a spacious outdoor courtyard, yard games and the founders' panache for throwing themed parties, the environment at Wild Leap is built for a good time. This season, you can expect fall-inspired beverages and a spooky bash for the books.
Hungry?
For a city our size, LaGrange has an impressive mix of locally-owned restaurants and franchises. Here are recommendations to get you started!
Day 3: Theatrical Poe-formances & pumpkin patch adventures!
Hillview haunts: cemetery tour
Hayrides & pumpkin patch, anyone?
Delight in a twisted tale
Day 3: Theatrical Poe-formances & pumpkin patch adventures!
Hillview haunts: cemetery tour
Hayrides & pumpkin patch, anyone?
Delight in a twisted tale
Cemetery Tour
If you've ever had the pleasure of partaking in the Strange LaGrange Walking Tour with Mr. Lewis Powell, then you'll love his exclusive cemetery tour at Hillview. Learn which permanent residents of Hillview were some of our City’s most illustrious citizens and which stories were only thought to be buried with the dead. Hear how burial practices have evolved since the cemetery opened, learn about funerary symbolism and architecture, and preservation efforts.
Abbottsford Farms Pumpkin Patch
Autumn isn't complete without a hayride, hot cider and pumpkins! Abbottsford Farms is excited to welcome you and your family with a host of fun, seasonal activities for every age. Grab the kiddos and pick up a few pumpkins for carving!
A twisted Poe-formance
The Lafayette Society of Performing Arts is at it again, with a dazzling and spooky performance of "The Twisted Tales of Poe." Mysterious stories from Edgar Allan Poe are told in the form of a live radio style drama, and these macabre tales are sure to frighten and delight!
Nutwood's current wine list is pretty impeccable. Between Meek's Black Cherry, Butter Pecan Chardonnay, Jolene White Muscadine, and Nutwood Peach, choosing just one is nearly impossible. Thankfully, they have tasting trees for such a dilemma!
Hungry?
For a city our size, LaGrange has an impressive mix of locally-owned restaurants and franchises. Here are recommendations to get you started!
