LaGrange Cycling Classic Weekend Getaway

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SEASON BEST ENJOYED

Spring

This 3-day weekend in LaGrange, Georgia offers a perfect combination of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and live entertainment. Round out your weekend with the thrilling 2023 LaGrange Cycling Classic on Sunday, April 23rd.

THREE DAYS

Feel the thrill of the LaGrange Cycling Classic.
Catch Live Music at Wild Leap and Pure Life House of Music.
Axe throwing, an Animal Safari and more!

Friday, April 21st

Kick Off Your Weekend

Take a Safari through West Georgia
Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres at Nutwood Winery
Catch folk duo Ordinary Elephants at Pure Life House of Music

LIVE MUSIC

IN HISTORIC HILLSIDE

Kick off your weekend with a spectacular performance at Pure Life House of Music. After a day on safari and a glass of wine from Nutwood, you’ll be ready to relax and enjoy the sounds of Ordinary Elephants in this eclectic and intimate listening room.

ADVENTURE ON SAFARI

Wild Animal Safari is a wildlife park just a short drive south of LaGrange. With over 550 animals and 70 different species, visitors experience close encounters with exotic animals from all over the world at this 500-acre park. Families can rent a zebra van or drive their own vehicle to enjoy the wildlife.

RELAX AT NUTWOOD WINERY

Nutwood Winery is full of Southern charm. The expansive tasting room sits alongside a Greek Revival style manor and 200-year-old pecan trees. Find shade under their canopy as you taste crisp and complex wines. Bring your appetite and snack on Southern favorites like chicken salad, quiche and homemade ice cream.

LIVE MUSIC AT PURE LIFE

Catch International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant at Pure Life House of Music, an eclectic listening space in the Hillside neighborhood of LaGrange. Pure Life is tailor-made for a variety of acts playing blues, jazz, folk and assorted acoustic genres and offers an intimate listening experience.

LET'S EAT!

FOOD & DRINK

OPTIONS

Saturday, April 22nd

Celebrate the Best of LaGrange

Take in the meticulously manicured gardens of Hills & Dales Estate
Catch another show at Wild Leap Brew Co.
Chop 'til you drop at Chop House

EXPLORE A RENOWNED

SOUTHERN ESTATE

The stunning property now known as Hills & Dales Estate was once the home of Fuller E. Callaway, respected business magnate and prominent LaGrange citizen. The majestic home and gardens that make up the estate have hosted delegates and leaders from across the world. One visit to this incredible landmark and you will understand it’s worldwide appeal.

CATCH THE RAISING SAND BAND

Enjoy the sounds of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with West Georgia’s premier cover band, Raising Sand! Hosted by Wild Leap Brew Co. from 1 – 5 PM, this event is sure to be a hit for music lovers across all generations. (The craft beer and house-made cocktails are sure to be just as big of crowd pleasers.)

CHOP 'TIL YOU DROP

Try your hand at axe throwing at downtown LaGrange’s newest entertainment venue, Chop House. Now open in their new location on Lafayette Square, Chop House provides thrilling fun for patrons of all ages. Toss a few axes while you unwind and drink a few brews, or enjoy an evening stroll around the square. The night is yours!

SHOP DOWNTOWN LAGRANGE

LaGrange’s plethora of antique stores, boutiques and other emporiums offer a broad variety for visitors to shop and explore. Wether you’re a seasoned shopper or just browsing, there’s something for you!

LET'S EAT!

FOOD & DRINK

OPTIONS

Sunday, April 23rd

Race Day in LaGrange

Stretch your legs along The Thread
Let your adrenaline kick in at the thrilling LaGrange Cycling Classic
Grab a flight of craft cocktails and catch the race from Wild Leap

LAGRANGE

CYCLING CLASSIC

The high-speed, multi-lap cycling race will take place on the historic streets of downtown LaGrange, inciting an unprecedented block party. Hundreds of cyclists will scorch through the closed streets of Bull Street, Main Street, and the blocks connecting. You can catch all the action up close on Main Street, or purchase the VIP experience (cash bar and food included) and watch it from the roof at Del’Avant!

GET YOUR COFFEE FIX

Located along The Thread, Local Groundz Coffee Co. serves organic, fair-trade coffee and locally-sourced delights. The coffee shop lives in a circa 1920 historic home with spacious indoor and outdoor patio seating. Stop in for a quick caffeine boost, or order a bite to eat and relax on the patio!

GET OUT ON THE THREAD

Winding through the beautiful neighborhoods and parks of LaGrange, The Thread is a 12-foot wide path designed for walking, running and biking. The path is a non-motorized, multi-purpose trail originally built to increase the health and wellness in the community by providing a safe environment for fitness and recreation.

VIEWING PARTY AT WILD LEAP

Wild Leap will be a hotspot for all of the LaGrange Cycling Classic action! Bring your crew and watch the cyclists scorch the streets while sipping boozy beverages! The party begins at 2pm.