Columbus

Columbus, located in the mid-west part of Georgia, was first inhabited by Creek Indians. Many people began to become interested in the region because it was located right on the Chattahoochee River and because it made for a perfect spot to grow cotton. The Chattahoochee power was quickly harnessed and Columbus became one of the largest mill towns in Georgia. In 1918, Fort Benning was created. However, by the 1960's it was not so much a mil and military town as it was a economic and cultural city. Today, the city is filled with life and has been beautifully revitalized so everyone can enjoy it.
Favorite Restaurants
Columbus Attractions
Bed & Breakfasts

Buckhead Grill and Bar
5010 Armour Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 571-9995

This upscale restaurant features steak, ribs, seafood and pasta with either indoor or patio dining.

Country's Barbeque
6298 Veteran's Pkwy.
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 660-1415

Southern style, slow cooked barbeque.  Free horse-drawn hay rides as well on Friday nights for the whole family.

Locos Amigos Cantina
1030 Broadway
(706) 320-4520

Delicious Mexican cuisine served in a fun atmosphere.

The Sports Page Restaurant
5736 Veterans Pkwy.
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 641-9966
This sport-inspired restaurant serves good food and drinks and you are guaranteed to have a good time here.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center
701 Front Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31901
(706) 649-1470

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
900 Broadway
Columbus, Georgia 31901
(888) 332-5200

This was the third symphony formed in the nation and it is still considered one of the best today.

Port Columbus National Civil War Museum
1002 Victory Drive
Columbus, Georgia 31902
(706) 327-9798

The Columbus Museum
1251 Wynnton Road
Columbus, Georgia 31906
(706) 649-0713

The Columbus Museum is the second-largest art museum in Georgia. The museum concentrates on American art and the history of the Chattahoochee River Valley. It has fifteen permanent collections and also features traveling exhibition galleries of fine and decorative art.

Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc.
708 Broadway
Columbus, Georgia 31902
706-322-0756

Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc. offers daily guided tours at 2:00 PM of five Historic House Museums in the cities original historic district.

1870 Rothschild-Pound House Inn

The Gates House Bed & Breakfast