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Located on the western edge of Georgia on the banks of the Chattahoochee River

close to the border of Alabama, Columbus is rich in culture, history and heritage. It is also a city with a spirit of youthful vitality. Pictures taken on a vacation in Columbus will easily fill several albums, and each will be a souvenir to treasure.

Columbus is a port at the head of navigation on the Chattahoochee River, directly across the river from Phenix City, Alabama, to which it is connected by bridges. The city is a regional transportation, trade, cultural, and manufacturing hub. It has many textile, food-processing, and metalworking industries and a sizable credit card processing operation. Also important to the city's economy is adjacent Fort Benning, a large United States Army Infantry post.

Local points of interest include the Confederate Naval Museum, which features remains of two vessels from the American Civil War (1861-1865) recovered during the 1960s; the Columbus Museum; and the restored 1871 Springer Opera House. Heritage Corner, the city's26 block historic district, includes several historically significant antebellum houses, including the home once occupied by Dr. John S. Pemberton, who produced the (still secret) formula for Coca-Cola syrup.

Columbus is a great place to get out and walk. One of the most popular areas is the Chattahoochee Riverwalk. The Riverwalk is a 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River and stretches from Columbus to the National Infantry Museum in Fort Benning.

The trail is perfect for an afternoon of carefree journeying.

Through a tour of Heritage Park, visitors can travel from the past to the future going from Historic Columbus Foundation's Heritage Corner to the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. From 1850 until 1910, Columbus, Georgia, changed from a trading town to a booming manufacturing city. Heritage Park is designed to recognize the entrepreneurs and workers who harnessed the river and created industries that laid the foundations for this modern city.

The outdoor sculptures and historic elements of the park are representative of the textile, gristmill, brick and foundry industries that shaped the area, as well as agriculture and forest products, dams and bridges, river trade and travel, and Coca-Cola.

Spectacular Springer Opera House is the State Theatre of Georgia and has been a leading Southern cultural institution for 131 years. As you move from the gas lit street into the splendid Edwardian Grand Lobby, you can easily imagine the 19th Century merchants, tradesmen, farmers, steamboat passengers and patrons of the arts streaming into the theatre through the same doors.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1855, was the third orchestra formed in the nation. The CSO has long been considered one of the southeast's premier musical ensembles. In 2002, the CSO became a tenant of the new River Center for the Performing Arts. The Bill Heard Theatre seats 2,000 and provides a state-of-the-art visual and acoustical experience.

Situated just a little over 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, the city is easily accessible via Interstate 185 from the north. Once there, most sites and attractions are easy to find. If you happen to be fortunate enough to be visiting the first week in November, be sure to take in Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens. Known as the "event of the season", it brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred horses race over timber and brush hurdles. It's a must see for any visitor.

The Greater Columbus Pig Jig Cook off is an annual spring event of Riverfest Weekend (the principal fundraiser for the preservation of local historic buildings). The Pig Jig hosts eight barbecue contests throughout the weekend and also offers an opportunity for the public to sample what is advertised as " the best barbecue in the Mid-Southern and Southeastern United States".

The pig jig winner ( Grand Champion) goes on to represent Columbus in the World Championship Barbecue Contest held each May in Memphis, Tennessee which attracts over 90,000 spectators from around the world.

Whether you are visiting this western Georgia city as part of the military, visiting friends and relatives, or just passing through, there is something to occupy every minute of the day.

"So much to do; so little time", the saying goes. This definitely applies to a visit to Columbus, Georgia.

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Andersonville National Historic Site

496 Cemetery Road

Columbus, GA

229-924-0343

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Andersonville, or Camp Sumter as it was officially known, was one of the largest of many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War.

Heritage Corner: the Heart of the Columbus Historic District

1. Woodruff Farm House

708 Broadway

Columbus, GA

The Woodruff Farm House is an 1840's double pen structure serving as a house museum and the offices of Historic Columbus Foundation's Riverfest Weekend and Heritage Tours. The Woodruff Farm House was moved from its former site at Macon and Woodruff Farm Roads on February 14, 1986 to 708 Broadway.

The farm house is called a double-pen. When additional space was needed, adding more pens could enlarge a house. A single pen with another single pen adjacent to it is called a double pen. A double pen has two front doors as seen on this house and the West House at Westville in Stewart County, Georgia.

2. Log Cabin

7081/2 Broadway

Columbus, GA

The Log Cabin is an example of a dwelling used by traders in the early 1800's prior to the settlement of Columbus and is considered to be the oldest structure in Muscogee County, about two centuries old. It was moved from its original location, in the northeastern quadrant of the county, ten miles from its present site. The dwelling was found in a tangle of undergrowth on the George C. Woodruff, Jr. family farm. In an effort to preserve it, the family made the cabin available to the Historic Columbus Foundation.

The Foundation moved the dismantled cabin and reconstructed it at its present location, completing the project in the spring of 1988. The late Dr. Joseph Mahan, at that time historic preservation planner of the Lower Chattahoochee Area Planning and Development Commission, and Mr. Fred Fussell with the Columbus Museum guided the project. Lumpkin contractor, Henry Lynch, dismantled and reassembled the cabin.

3. 700 Broadway

Columbus, GA

700 Broadway is a two-story Italian villa-style townhouse that was restored for the offices of the Historic Columbus Foundation in 1977. Historic Columbus Foundation moved its offices in 2002 to the Rankin House, 1440 Second Avenue. It was the only two-story brick home in the original city of Columbus. The exterior and interior of the walls are solid brick. The first floor is open to tour and has an appropriately furnished parlor, dining room, a library and a bedroom. Original mantelpieces are retained throughout the house. The ceilings are 14 feet high. The light fixtures in this house are gasoliers. The second floor, formerly bedrooms with a wide central hallway, house the offices of the Junior League of Columbus.

Displayed on the Back Porch walls are some of the different historic sights around Columbus.

There are three National Historic Landmarks within the city limits:

The first National Landmark is the Industrial Waterfront District, which includes the Columbus Iron Works. During the War Between the States, the Iron Works produced cannons and mortars, as well as engines and boilers for gunboats. It burned in 1902 but has since been completely restored. It now serves as the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

The second National Landmark is the Springer Opera House. The Springer is a Victorian theatre built in 1871. It was almost destroyed in the 1960's to build a parking lot, but was saved and restored. The Springer Opera House is now the State Theatre of Georgia.

The third National Landmark is the Folly, the only double-octagonal house in the United States. The first octagon consists of a central chimney and a fireplace in each of the rooms, and the second octagon is a bedroom.

The Walker-Peters-Langdon HouseThe Walker-Peters-Langdon House, a simple Federal cottage built in 1828, is considered the oldest house in the original city.

The Pemberton House

11 Seventh Street

Columbus, GA

The Pemberton House is a Victorian cottage which was occupied by Dr. John Stith Pemberton and his family from 1855-1860. Dr. Pemberton, a pharmacist in Columbus and later Atlanta, was the originator of the formula for Coca-Cola. The Pemberton House features an apothecary shop, and it is housed in an original outbuilding, formerly used as the kitchen. It has been carefully furnished to approximate the surroundings in which Dr. Pemberton worked when he was a Columbus pharmacist. Coca-Cola Company momentos, pharmaceutical items, a soda fountain, and advertisements of Dr. Pemberton's are some of the items on display

The Rankin House

1440 Second Avenue

Columbus, GA

The Rankin House was built for James Rankin, a planter and owner of The Rankin Hotel, who immigrated to Columbus from Ayrshire in Scotland. Work on this mansion was started prior to the Civil War but was not completed until the war ended. The construction of the house is attributed to Lawrence Wimberly Wall, a native of South Carolina who worked as a brickmason in Savannah before coming to Columbus in the 1850s.
The lower floor has been restored as an 1850-1870 house museum and decorated in the representative Victorian style of that era. Original colors have been used throughout the museum rooms. The fabrics in these rooms are specially created reproductions of materials of the period and were authenticated by a curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Chattahoochee Riverwalk

Columbus, GA

706-322-3181

Admission Free

The RiverWalk is a 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Columbus came back to the river in 1992. But she was never too far away for the history of this city is washed in the waters of the sleepy Chattahoochee.

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Columbus Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

1017 Second Avenue

Columbus, GA

706-324-6252

Call for exact days and hours

Admission Charged

The Steeplechase at Callaway, known now as the "event of the season" and always falling on the first Saturday in November, brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred horses race over timber and brush hurdles. Tailgating together, either in box seats or in the infield, guests select their favorite horse in each of the five sanctioned races and cheer them to the finish; they entertain their children with pony rides, Jack Russell Terrier races, rock wall climbing or Bare Ware Pottery opportunities. There are bagpipers and blacksmiths, as well as the parade of Midland Foxhounds and the WGSY Sunny 100 Tailgate Competition. Additional activities include two junior races for selected competitive riders sixteen and younger, a chefs' competition and a raffle. The day includes a variety of entertainment for all ages.

Coca Cola Space Science Center

701 Front Avenue

Columbus, GA

706-649-1470

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Admission Charged

Created and operated by

Columbus State University,the Coca-Cola Space Science Center opened in 1996. Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Columbus GA, USA, the Center provides a unique on-site learning experience for all ages.

Confederate Naval War Museum

102 Victory Drive

Columbus, GA

706-327-9798

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Admission Charged

A visit to Port Columbus will allow visitors to place their feet in the shoes of those who made history in the sea services of the Union and Confederate Navies during the Civil War. Visit the original Confederate warships in the collection, some of the rarest and most significant Civil War artifacts in the nation, and reconstructed ships in which the visitor can feel how it must have been to live and work.

Historic Naval Ships

Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum

1002 Victory Drive

Columbus, GA

706-327-9798

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Admission Charged

One of the prime exhibits of Port Columbus is the hull of the ironclad ram Jackson which was designed as an armored, steam-powered ram for river and coast defense. The Jackson's design was based on the successful model of CSS Virginia (Merrimac). The ship was also known as CSS Muscogee and exemplified the type of vessel employed by the Confederacy in naval combat during the Civil War. The nearly completed ship was burned to the waterline and sunk at the warfs end by Union cavalry General Wilson�s raiders in April of 1865. Jackson was discovered and raised in 1963. It is joined in the museum building by an excellent collection of Civil War naval artifacts including weapons, uniforms and an array of models of Civil War ships.

Columbus Botanical Gardens

Located adjacent to Weems Road

800-999-1613

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The Columbus Botanical Garden is an approximately 20 acre site of beautiful rolling terrain in north Columbus.

Pemberton Grave

721 Linwood Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31902
706-321-8285

Columbus was the home of Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist who concocted the original (and still secret) formula for Coca-Cola syrup. He died in 1888; his grave can be viewed in Linwood Cemetery in one of the older sections of town. Pemberton fought for the Confederacy in the War Between the States along with 200 other cemetery residents � his stone is marked with a Confederate Army/Masons seal rather than the anticipated coke bottle engraving. Also in town, the Pemberton House & Apothecary Shop on 11 7th Street features a recreated pharmacy scene and a Pemberton-like mannequin. He was allegedly a morphine addict. Dr. Pemberton sold the secret formula for $1,750.

Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA

706-687-4090

Hours: Tuesday � Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday, noon-5pm, Closed Monday

Admission Charged

Oxbow Meadows is a nature discovery center located on 1,600 acres of hardwood wetland habitat in Columbus, Georgia. Nestled in a bend of the Chattahoochee River, it is a place where nature can be itself. Two nature trails wind between ponds, allowing visitors to view native flora & fauna. The center is a hands-on interpretive facility that focuses on the natural & cultural history of the region. Live & mounted animals are on display, including turtles, snakes, birds, frogs, spiders, fish & an alligator.

Nearby Attractions

Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

Call for days and hours of operation

800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)

Admission Charged

Callaway Gardens is an award-winning, 14,000-acre resort and gardens nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

Butts Mill Farm

2280 Butts Mill Road

Pine Mountain, GA

706-663-7400

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Admission Charged

Butts Mill Farm has it all. History, Beauty and wholesome family fun. At Butts Mill Farm you'll enjoy world class miniature golf. A 34ft. inflatable tiger slide, water slide, horseback riding and hay ride. That's just a few of the over 20 activities you can do daily. So plan your visit today and enjoy the excitement of the events and the charm of the Farm.

Pine Mountain Trail

In FDR State Park

2970 Ga. Highway 190
Pine Mountain, GA 31822

706-663-4858

Hours: 7am-10pm

Admission to Park, trail is free

The Pine Mountain Trail is open to hikers any time the park is open. You do not have to be a Pine Mountain Trail Association member to hike on the trail, nor do you have to pay to hike on the trail.

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari

1300 Oak Grove Road

Pine Mountain, GA 31822

800-367-2751 or 706-663-8744

Call for dates and hours of operation as they vary by season

Admission Charged

From the moment you enter the gates of the A Wild Animal Safari, you begin an unforgettable encounter that spans seven continents. During a fascinating excursion through our 500-acre park, you will see hundreds of wild and exotic species of animals from around the world. Most of these beautiful creatures roam and graze freely, and many of them will come right up to your window for a scratch on the head or perhaps a bite to eat.

Providence Canyon

Located in Providence Canyon State Park

Route 1
Lumpkin, GA 31815

229-838-6202

Hours: 7am-6pm daily

Admission Charged

Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." The rare Plum leaf Azalea and other wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park.

Westville

1850 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Lumpkin, Georgia

888-733-1850 or 229- 838-6310

Hours

: Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission Charged

Westville is a living history museum which depicts an 1850 west Georgia village. You may have seen pictures of little towns like Westville. They dotted the 1850s countryside in the southern United States. We have created Westville so that you can experience a community in the twenty-first century similar to the ones in which our ancestors lived in the middle of the nineteenth century.

FDR's Little White House

401 Little White House Road

Warm Springs, Georgia

706-655-5970

Open seven days a week, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Admission Charged

Located near Callaway Gardens and the town of Warm Springs

Searching for relief from polio, Franklin D. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs, Georgia in 1924 to swim in the springs' naturally heated water. Enchanted with the area, he built a vacation cottage on the side of Pine Mountain while running for president in 1932. During his trips to Georgia, he spent many hours visiting neighbors and learning of their difficulties, especially during the Great Depression. The Warm Springs cottage became known as the "Little White House".

Some of the most far-reaching policies of the New Deal were actually formed in the Little White House. The ideas for the National Bank Holiday and the Rural Electrification Administration each had their inception in its rooms. Many techniques for improving livestock breeding, crop rotation and reforestation were developed and demonstrated near Roosevelt's Little White House. The Civilian Conservation Corps, "the CCC" as it was called, employed many a young local man during the Depression years.

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Events

April

Riverfest

At the River

706-324-7417

Admission Charged

A Top Twenty Event in the Southeast, Riverfest features the Folklife Village: folk art, fine art, juried arts and crafts show, youth art, Native American Primitive Skills, Living History, Historic House Tours; Salisbury Fair: Children's Interactive Area, Food Court, National, Regional, & Local Entertainment, Antique Cars, Children's Stage and Carnival; Greater Columbus Pig Jig Cook-off.

Cal for exact dates and hours

Late August

Country's Annual Midnight Express

706-563-7604

3137 Mercury Drive

Admission Fee for Race

5K Race that begins at Midnight! The bands begin playing around 8:30 p.m., featuring Cornbread! Proceeds benefit local visually impaired!

Call for exact date and directions

October

The Chattahoochee Valley Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk

706-317-5540

Admission Charged

The Buddy Walk is a one mile walk that was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate October, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and provides an annual public platform for advocacy. It brings together people with Down syndrome and their families, teachers, friends and co-workers to promote acceptance and inclusion for the children and adults with Down syndrome and to raise funds for education, research and advocacy programs.
The Buddy Walk will begin at 11:30 am

PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf Tournament

706-324-0411
1-888-4CHALLENGE

Admission Charged
One of Georgia's oldest professional golf tournaments; this event is held each fall at Callaway Gardens. Tournament week includes two Pro-Am events, allowing amateurs to play with the top golfers, youth clinics and four rounds of Championship Golf. Proceeds benefit a number of area charities including the Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs.
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November

Columbus Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

1017 Second Avenue

706-324-6252

Admission Charged

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Arts and Entertainment

Columbus Ballet

2952 Sue Mack Drive
Columbus, GA 31906

706-322-3181

Call for schedule and directions

Admission Charged

The Columbus Ballet invites guest dancers, soloists and instructors on a regular basis to perform and teach, and will offer special scholarships to children who otherwise could not participate in ballet training. Special programs and lectures are offered to local area schools and organizations so that exposure to ballet is accessible outside the theater.

River Center for the Performing Arts

935 First Avenue

Columbus, GA
706-256-3600

Call for schedule and hours of operations

Admission Charged

Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st century. A 2000-seat hall for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and touring attractions. A 450-seat recital hall and magnificent organ, an intimate 150-seat studio theater and the downtown home for the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music.

Bradley Theatre

1241 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901
706-321-9098

Admission Charged
Located in the Historic Uptown Columbus Landmark District, the Bradley Theatre was opened to the public by Paramount Pictures on July 2, 1940. Named after the founder of the Columbus-based W. C. Bradley Co., the theatre was designed in the grand tradition of the Golden Age of motion pictures utilizing neo classical and art deco architecture. The theatre possesses one of the most impressive stages and proscenium arches in the country. Currently, the theatre hosts concerts, theatre, corporate functions and a variety of special events.

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The Human Experience Theatre
1047 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901
706-323-3689

Admission Charged
The Human Experience (THE) Theatre is a non-profit, community theatre dedicated to preserving and enhancing the theatre arts in Columbus. THE productions include original, traditional, alternative, children's, dramatic, and musical plays in a cabaret-styled setting where you are invited to bring your own dinner.

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Liberty Theatre
813 8th Avenue, Columbus GA 31901
706-653-7566

Admission Charged
Originally opened in 1924, the theatre hosted movies, concerts, dances and vaudeville acts, including many big-name entertainers, before closing in 1974. A non-profit organization and the city worked to obtain a federal grant in 1993 and the Liberty was restored and reopened in Nov. 1996. Today, the 300-seat theatre is once again hosting a variety of theatre, musical and special events.

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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
13 East 10th Street, Columbus GA 31902
706-653-7993

Admission Charged
Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st century: a 2000-seat hall for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and touring attractions, a 450-seat recital hall and magnificent organ. an intimate 150-seat studio theater, a downtown home for the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music and support facilities for many regional organizations.

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Springer Opera House
103 10th Street, Columbus GA 31901
706-324-5714

Admission Charged
Built in 1871, the Springer Opera House is a National Historic Landmark and the celebrated State Theatre of Georgia. The Springer Opera House hosts a regular season of productions, plus a variety of events by local groups.

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Sports

Baseball - Columbus Catfish Minor League Team

Stadium Address:
Columbus Catfish
Golden Park
100 4th St.
Columbus, GA 31901

Baseball � Class A RedStixx (Cleveland Indians)

Columbus GA 31902-1886
706-571-8866

Admission Charged
The RedStixx, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, play 71 home games between Apr.-Sept. The RedStixx home field is Golden Park, located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.

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Basketball � NBDL Columbus Riverdragons
18 East 11th Street
Columbus GA 31902

Admission Charged
Selected as one of eight mid-size cities, Columbus is the home of the NBDL Columbus Riverdragons, a new development league of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Designed to promote the sport of basketball, the NBDL offers players the opportunity to develop their talent in a highly competitive atmosphere under the NBA's umbrella. The NBDL will play a full-season schedule from November through April. In addition to being a source of on-court talent for the NBA's 29 teams, the NBDL will serves as a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.

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Football � AF2 WarDogs
P O Box 1505
Columbus GA 31902-1505
706-653-7789

Admission Charged
Eight home games April to July.

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Hockey � CHL Cottonmouths
P O Box 1886
Columbus GA 31902-1886
706-571-0086

Admission Charged
The Cottonmouths play 35 home games between Oct. and Apr. The Cottonmouths play at the Columbus Civic Center.

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PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf Tournament (October)
706-324-0411
1-888-4CHALLENGE

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The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens
706-324-6252

Admission Charged
The third leg of the million dollar Sport of Kings Challenge international series; The Steeplechase is held at Callaway Gardens. Proceeds benefit the arts in the Region, primarily the Springer Opera House, the Columbus Museum, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and the Ida Cason Foundation.

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Population:

185,781

Elevation:

300 Feet Above Sea Level

Land Area:

216.1 Miles

Location:

Columbus, Georgia is situated on the fall line of the Chattahoochee River, at the western border of Georgia, 95 miles southwest of Atlanta.

Time Zone

: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Columbus, its 11:00am in Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles). Columbus observes Daylight Saving Time from April - October

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This western Georgia city, sitting close to the border of Alabama has a fairly moderate climate year round, although the summer can get into the mid 90s . Callaway Gardens, a local attraction and world known is open throughout the year, affording visitors a unique glimpse of each season with its beautiful gardens. November is "Steeplechase Time". Held the first Saturday in the month, this event draws crowds and is a wonderful opportunity to see Columbus at its best. Stoll the Chattahoochee Riverwalk any time of the year. In the winter, temperatures are around 50 F, making it the perfect time for a daytime walk or lunch along the River. Seldom will you see snow and if it does, it's a sprinkling of Nature's finest. Spring is exceptionally beautiful with average temperatures approaching 70 F. It's a great time to take in the scenic beauty. Summer brings warmth and sunshine for the out of doors as well. As temperatures drop, fall brings with it the beauty of the changing of the seasons. No matter what the season, this charming city will embrace you with its moderate climate.

How to Get There:

By Air

The Columbus Airport receives commuter flights daily from Atlanta.

706-324-2449

By Bus

Greyhound bus services run between Atlanta and Columbus daily, beginning at 4:20am and lasting until 9pm.

706-322-7391

By Car

This is the fastest and easiest way to reach Columbus from either Atlanta or Macon. From Atlanta, take I-85 south to I-185, which leads into Columbus. From Macon, take I-80 West into the center of Columbus.

By Train

There is no service. Train passengers arrive in Atlanta and must continue the rest of the way by bus or rental car.

How to Get Around:

The METRA Transit System operates buses from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. Individual bus routes vary.
706-653-4413

Taxis are also available

National Holidays:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President' Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year's Eve, December 31

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Andersonville National Historic Site

496 Cemetery Road

Columbus, Georgia

229-924-0343

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Andersonville, or Camp Sumter as it was officially known, was one of the largest of many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War.

Coca Cola Space Science Center

701 Front Avenue

Columbus, Georgia

706-649-1470

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Created and operated by

Confederate Naval War Museum

102 Victory Drive

Columbus, Georgia

706-327-9798

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

National Infantry Museum

Located at Fort Benning

Fort Benning, Georgia

706-689-0067

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The National Infantry Museum, established at the Home of the U.S. Infantry in 1959. Over 100,000 visitors each year trace with pride the footsteps of infantrymen from the 1607 wilderness of Virginia to the 1991 sands of the Persian Gulf, from the French Charleville flintlock musket to the atomic Davy Crockett, from victory at Yorktown to events in Vietnam.

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari

1300 Oak Grove Road

Pine Mountain, GA 31822

800-367-2751 or 706-663-8744

Call for dates and hours of operation as they vary by season

Admission Charged

From the moment you enter the gates of the A Wild Animal Safari, you begin an unforgettable encounter that spans seven continents. During a fascinating excursion through the 500-acre park, you will see hundreds of wild and exotic species of animals from around the world. Most of these beautiful creatures roam and graze freely.

Nearby Attractions

Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Callaway Gardens is an award-winning, 14,000-acre resort and gardens nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

Columbus Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

1017 Second Avenue

Pine Mountain, Georgia

706-324-6252

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Admission Charged

The Steeplechase at Callaway, known as the "event of the season," and always falling on the first Saturday in November, brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred horses race over timber and brush hurdles. Tailgating together, either in box seats or in the infield, guests select their favorite horse in each of the five sanctioned races and cheer them to the finish; they entertain their children with pony rides, Jack Russell Terrier races, rock wall climbing or Bare Ware Pottery opportunities. There are bagpipers and blacksmiths, as well as the parade of Midland Foxhounds and the WGSY Sunny 100 Tailgate Competition. Additional activities include two junior races for selected competitive riders sixteen and younger, a chefs' competition, and a raffle. The day includes with a variety of entertainment for all ages.

FDR's Little White House

401 Little White House Road

Warm Springs, Georgia

706-655-5970

Open seven days a week, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Admission Charged

Located near Callaway Gardens and the town of Warm Springs

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