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Columbus is a consolidated city-county located on the west-central border of the U.S. state of Georgia. Columbus lies on the Chattahoochee River directly across from Phenix City, Alabama.
- Angelia W. Bitely, MI78 contributions. Must see for non- military and military history lovers. We went here when our son graduated from basic training at Fort Moore.
- Almost Parenting. Georgia 118 contributions. Scenic pathway. A scenic pathway that is very nice and a must see while in Columbus. You can bike or walk/run. It's a very long stretch so you can make it a short or long stretch.
- Stephen C. Lakeland, FL 231 contributions. More Here Than I Thought. For some reason, I was expecting this museum to be insignificant but once we arrived, I realized it was going to be worth our time.
- Joan S. Phenix City, AL24 contributions. Very good show and time. Very enjoyable time with family. While waiting for the seating to open for the show, we enjoyed drinks served in the waiting area.
- Whitewater Express. Launch yourself into fun with Columbus, GA Whitewater! Named one of the Top 12 Man-Made Adventures in the World by USA Today, you'll glide down the river with rafting adventures ranging from a mild Lazy River to the famously wild Class V rapids ...
- Uptown Columbus. Be sure to explore Uptown Columbus, the lodging, nightlife, retail and Entertainment District along the Chattahoochee River. This area hosts Market Days on Broadway, a farmers and makers market, as well as a free concert series.
- National Infantry Museum. The National Infantry Museum interprets the history of the infantry from the founding of America to present day global peace keeping.
- Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. Spend time in the great outdoors at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. Opened in 1995, the Center has natural history displays, exhibits and nature trails to educate visitors about the biodiversity of the region.
- Chattahoochee RiverWalk. Stretching for more than 15 miles, the Chattahoochee RiverWalk is a gorgeous and pedestrian-friendly trail that’ll take you around some of the city’s most famous tourist attractions.
- Whitewater Express. When you’re done with tranquil walks along the river, how about diving headfirst into its Class IV rapids? The Chattahoochee offers urban whitewater rafting that you’d never expect from a sleepy Georgia town!
- The Columbus Museum. You can’t miss The Columbus Museum. It has a gigantic dinosaur sculpture made out of driftwood on its front lawn, and that’s just the start of its fun, immersive take on history.
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Despite the name, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center has nothing to do with the soda brand. They’re just the sponsors of this amazing, multi-million dollar complex dedicated to the stars.
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- Westville. Historic Westville is like stepping back to an 1800s Georgia small town. Each building has a docent in period costume who tells you about life in Westville.
- Columbus Museum. The Columbus Museum, one of the largest museums in the Southeast, tells Chattahoochee River Valley area history back to prehistoric times.
- Civil War Naval Museum. This is the only museum of its kind in the world telling the naval stories of the Civil War. The centerpiece is a section of CSS Jackson, the largest surviving Confederate ironclad.
- National Infantry Museum. USA Today voted The National Infantry Museum #1 Best Free Museum. The museum focuses on infantry as the first line of defense from the American Revolution to desert warfare.
Jun 19, 2024 · Columbus, city (since 1971 consolidated with Muscogee county), western Georgia, U.S., at the head of navigation on the Chattahoochee River, opposite Phenix City, Alabama. Founded in 1828 and carved out of the wilderness, it had by 1840 become a leading inland cotton port with a thriving textile.
Mar 6, 2023 · Situated on the Chattahoochee River just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and just a stone's throw from Alabama, the attractive red-brick city of Columbus is fast-becoming one of the best places to visit in Southern USA.
