4 Best Places to See Roses in Georgia
Did you know that the Cherokee Rose is the official Georgia State Flower? Here is where you can see the flower and other roses throughout the state of Georgia.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Nestled into the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden boasts 30 acres of gardens including the Rose Garden. Peak blooming times are in May and June while some re-blooming occurs in the autumn.
Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain
Head to the middle Georgia mountains in the springtime to see the flowers at Callaway Resort & Gardens at their peak color. In addition to roses, you won’t want to miss the gardens’ acclaimed azaleas and the Day Butterfly Center.
Rose Show and Festival, Thomasville
The Thomasville Rose Show and Festival in April features thousands of roses, two parades, live music, a street dance, arts and crafts, festival food and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the 5-acre Thomasville Rose Garden.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, Atlanta
Along with being the home to a museum featuring President Jimmy Carter’s life, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum features 37 acres of land where guests can see a formal garden, meadow, cherry orchard, waterfalls and rose garden that contains the coral-colored Rosalynn Carter Rose, named after the 43rd President’s wife.
