There is always a lot to see and do all year long in Harris County. Springtime offers a wonderful time for festivals and outside events (such as golf, tennis, hiking, boating, fishing or just enjoying the beautiful flowers at the Gardens). Summer is a great time for family vacations and time spent at Callaway’s® Robin Lake Beach. Fall - with its beautiful colors - is a good time for horseback riding and camping. Winter is a special time in Harris County, and the holiday season begins with the "Fantasy in Lights®" at Callaway.

Pine Mountain, home to Callaway,® hosts more than 20 unique shops. These shops are locally owned, and much of the merchandise is made by local craftsmen and artisans. Shoppers will not find these shops replicated in malls across America. Each one is different, with their own distinctive charm and personality.

It is also an antique lover’s paradise. Discover beautiful furniture, hard to find china and silverware and delightful collections of all kinds. There is even an old-fashioned General Store that is in its fourth generation of service. Come spend a day in downtown Pine Mountain and Chipley Village’s unique shops and boutiques.

In addition to the many events at Callaway® during the year, the downtown area hosts both the "Taste of Pine Mountain" (February) and "Pine Mountain Spring Festival" (April).

Hamilton, the seat of Harris County, is just down the road from Pine Mountain. This quaint and picturesque town is the location of the neoclassical style courthouse built in 1908 which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visit Hamilton during the annual Harris County Cattlemen’s Association PRCA Rodeo and Agricultural Fair (September), or the Ossahatchee Indian Festival and Pow Wow (October). The Wheels O’Fire Century Cycle Tour begins in Hamilton and blazes through the county in March.

Waverly Hall offers shopping with small-town charm. Head to the Village Green to relax in the gazebo or walk the one-mile lighted track.

You can find unique restaurants in any of the small towns and off the highways that run through Harris County. Everything from BBQ to down-home cooking to international cuisine is available.

Nearby Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park at 9,049 acres. There is plenty to do at the park, including year-round fishing and boating on Lake Delanor and hiking the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail. The park also has a variety of scenic spots; one popular spot is Dowdell’s Knob where FDR frequently picnicked.

There are 140 camping sites with hot water, showers and electrical hook-ups. Rental cottages are also available. Horseback riding is offered at the Roosevelt Stables, and rides coupled with a meal and overnight trips are offered.

The Pine Mountain Experience Book offers more details on lodging, dining, restaurants and a calendar of events in the area. Just call the Pine Mountain Tourism Association at 800-441-3502.

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