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This 2-day itinerary is perfect for a couple, a family or a girls’ weekend! Explore the most historic and charming parts of LaGrange in a vacation that will take you back in time.

TWO DAYS

Explore gardens dating back to the 19th century
Experience the ancient Biblical world through life-size replicas
Discover the historic charm of LaGrange

Day 1

Stroll through Historic Gardens and the ancient Middle East

Roam one the best preserved 19th-century gardens in the country
Delight in an authentic Biblical Meal
Explore the historic streets of LaGrange

Hills & Dales Estate features a 13,000 square-foot home which was designed to flow gracefully into its gardens – a series of dwarf boxwood parterres planted by Sarah Ferrell, which have adorned the terraces of the hill for more than 175 years. The Ferrell Gardens are considered one of the best preserved 19th-century gardens in the country.

BE TRANSPORTED TO BIBLICAL TIMES

The Biblical History Center allows you to encounter the ancient world through history and culture. Through authentic archeological replicas, Biblical meal presentations, daily life artifacts, lectures and personal experiences, ancient Middle Eastern life is revived!

A WALKING TOUR OF LAGRANGE

This self-guided walking tour weaves you throughout downtown LaGrange, making stops at charming homes, historical churches and other unique buildings that are part of the city’s history. Leisurely navigate between stops and learn the story behind each destination!

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Day 2

Art, History & Culture in LaGrange

Dive into the rich history of LaGrange
Visit an art museum housed in a 19th-century jail building
Tour a stately antebellum home

DISCOVER LAGRANGE:

THE GLOBAL CITY

Explore historic downtown LaGrange to get a taste of the town’s eclectic blend of history and innovation. Be sure to stop by the downtown area’s several antique shops to find some treasures to take home with you! Stop by the Legacy Museum to learn more about the history of the area and read the stories of some of the places you’ll visit in the coming days. Tour the antebellum home of Bellevue Mansion, an 1800s estate that is now open to visitors. You’ll get lost in beautiful artwork during your visit to the LaGrange Art Museum, enjoying this multilevel museum housed in a former jail.

HOME OF THE WORLD'S OLDEST COTTON BALE

In the heart of historic downtown, Legacy Museum on Main is home to exhibits featuring the history of LaGrange. Featured items range from ancient artifacts, like a soapstone bowl believed to be 11,000 years old, to more “recent” historic artifacts from LaGrange’s rich textile and railroad history. While you’re there, be sure to check out the world’s oldest cotton bale on display within the museum!

A HISTORIC ESTATE

Bellevue, a stately antebellum home, was built by Benjamin Harvey Hill for his wife, Caroline. Seeing this beautiful home for yourself will bring to life the stories of LaGrange’s first residents and how they lived. You’ll be reminded of a time when the pace of life was slower and attention to detail created beautiful environments which still foster a sense of peace and tranquility.

FREE ART, IN JAIL?

The LaGrange Art Museum is housed in the iconic 1892 jail building and is filled with dynamic exhibitions by renowned and local artists. Collections of high caliber and visually-tantalizing artwork fills the galleries, making the museum a treat for visitors. Give yourself plenty of time to explore this multilevel museum, which prides itself on being free to the public.

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