Insiders Guide: George T. Bagby State Park, GA

Map of area around Bagby State Park in SE Georgia.

George T. Bagby State Park
Southeast Georgia

*Where is the nearest airport*
Tallahassee Regional Airport – 102 miles

Mileage from nearby Cities

Albany, GA-65m 1h 15m

Columbus, GA-69m 1h

Montgomery, AL-106m 2h
Atlanta, GA-177m 2h 40m

*Favorite hotel*

George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge.

The park offers a 60 room lodge, one group and 5 single cottages.

*5 places that visitors must see*

Enjoy the views and fun at the meadow Links Golf Course. George Bagby State Park Georgia

**Meadow Links Golf Course

fhttp://www.georgetbagbylodge.com/default.aspx?pg=golf
**Walter F. George Lake – 48,000 acre lake.

1. Lake Walter F. George Dam, Lock and Powerhouse: Fort Gaines, Georgia
2. https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Walter-F-George-Lake-Lake-George-W-Andrews/

*Kolomoki Mounds State Park – This historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by American Indians from 350 to 750 a.d
https://gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds
**Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site – https://gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse

**Callaway Gardens & Butterfly Center –  The 7,000-acre complex is in Pine Mountain

A must see the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Georgia

https://www.callawaygardens.com/the-gardens/places-to-explore/day-butterfly-center/

*Best local newspaper*
Albany Herald – https://www.albanyherald.com/
*Website for what’s going on about town*
https://www.albanyherald.com/
*Favorite fine dining restaurant*
Pilot House Grill http://www.georgetbagbylodge.com/default.aspx?pg=dining
*Favorite for Breakfast*
Blue Moon Coffee Shop https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30514-d1073405-Reviews-Blue_Moon_Coffee_Shop-Eufaula_Alabama.html
*Best place to get a coffee*
Blue Moon Coffee Shop – https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30514-d1073405-Reviews-Blue_Moon_Coffee_Shop-Eufaula_Alabama.html

*Favorite museum*

National Civil War Naval Museum

One of thousands of exhibits at the Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, GAl

https://www.portcolumbus.org
*Is your State Park friendly and accessible for persons with disabilities?*
Yes
Best sports venue(s) and outdoor activity:
Meadow Links Golf Coursehttp://www.georgetbagbylodge.com/default.aspx?pg=golf

*To live like a local, you must have this experience*
Fishing on Walter F. George Lake.

*Best neighborhood to explore on foot*
George T. Bagby State Park – On land and water. Many opportunities for adventure.

http://www.georgetbagbylodge.com/default.aspx?pg=state-park

*Your best travel tip?*
Explore everything the lodge and state park have to offer! Play a relaxing round of golf, go out on the lake and dine on delicious dishes at the Pilot House Grill.
*Website*
http://www.georgetbagbylodge.com/default.aspx?pg=home

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