The Columbus Museum
The Columbus Museum is unique in the Southeast for its dual presentation of American art and regional history. The museum features changing art exhibitions and two permanent galleries, Chattahoochee Legacy (the history of the Chattahoochee Valley) and Transformations (an interactive discovery gallery).
Address: 1251 Wynnton Road in Columbus
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Every Thursday, the museum is open until 9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Info: 706-748-2562.
Springer Opera House
Georgia’s State Theater is located in Columbus.
Address: 103 10th Street in Columbus
Hours: For show dates see calendar listings.
Info: 706-327-3688
Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center
Tells the story of the U.S. and Confederate navies during the Civil War. The museum features two original Confederate warships recovered from the Chattahoochee River along with uniforms, weapons, models and art that tell the story of this little known aspect of the American Civil War.
Address: Veterans Parkway in South Commons
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 364 days a year. Closed Christmas Day
Cost: $4.50 adults, $3 students, $3.50 seniors and military
Info: 706-327-9798
Columbus Jazz Society
Live jazz concert and jam session at the Liberty Theatre the second Sunday of every month.
Hours: 6-9 p.m
Info: columbusjazzsociety.com
National Infantry Museum
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park contains one of the largest collections of military art and artifacts, and follows the steps of the American Infantryman soldier across two centuries of courage and determination. You can also experience movies like never before in the IMAX Theatre, find a treasured souvenir in the gift shop, and dine in the Fife & Drum Restaurant.
Address: Fort Benning Road, off Victory Drive Hours: Open
Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Info: nationalinfantryfoundation.org or 706.653.9234
W. C. Bradley Co. Museum
A fine collection of art reflecting the interests, people and history of the company.
Address: 1017 Front Avenue
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info: 706-571-6041
Historic District
Walking Tours by Historic Columbus Foundation. Step-On Guide Service for tour buses or a Rankin House Tour.
Address: 708 Broadway in Columbus
Hours: One-hour walking tours daily at 2 p.m. $5 per person.
Info: 706-323-7979
Providence Canyon
A popular state park seven miles west of Lumpkin on GA 39. Known as the “Little Grand Canyon.”
Address: Lumpkin, Ga.
Info: 800-864-7275
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Little White House
A State Park in Warm Springs, Ga. FDR’s retreat, the only home he ever owned. He died there in 1945.
Address: Warm Springs, Ga.
Info: 706-655-5870
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Located on Front Avenue below the Trade Center. Features Omnisphere Theater, Mead Observatory, Challenger Learning Center and Laser Dark Side.
Address: Front Avenue in Columbus
Info: 706-649-1470
Pine Mountain Trail
Located in FDR State Park in Harris County, the 23-mile trail starts at the western end of the FDR Park at entrance on Ga. Highway 190 and terminates on the eastern end of the WJSP-TV tower on Ga. Highway 85W.
Address: Harris County
Westville Village
Westville is an authentic replica of a Georgia village in 1850.
Address: Lumpkin, Ga.
Hours: Open year round
Info: 888-733-1850 or westville.org
Callaway Gardens
Beach and outdoor activities during summer months. Spring and fall flower festivals. Fantasy In Lights® beginning mid-November and continuing through December 27. Workshops and weekly programs all year.
Address: Pine Mountain, Ga
Hours: Open all year,
seven days a week
Info: Education Department: 706-663-5153 General Information: 1-800-282-8181
Pasaquan
St. EOM’s Pasaquan, located near Buena Vista, Ga., is one of the premier visionary art sites in North America. Pasaquan was built over a 30-year period by eccentric artist Eddie Owens Martin (1908-1986), who called himself St. EOM.
Address: Near Buena Vista, Ga.
Hours: The first Saturday of each month, April through November, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $5, children 5 and under free
Info: pasaquan.com or call 229-649-9444
The Lunchbox Museum &
Museum of Southern Stoneware
Take a trip back to your childhood with a stroll through thousands of lunchboxes. Nationally recognized by the Smithsonian Institute. Large collection of Southern stoneware.
Address: 3226 Hamilton Rd., Columbus
Hours: Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. noon - 6 p.m.
The Joseph House Gallery
The Joseph House Gallery is an artist cooperative of over 60 local and regional artists with over 1,000 pieces of original art on display, including the largest collection of Columbus’ Historic Landmark Art. Located in Columbus’ Historic District in the Joseph House, circa 1845.
Address: 828 Broadway in Columbus
Info: 706-321-8948
RiverCenter for the
Performing Arts
Address: Tenth St. and Broadway, Columbus
Info: 706-256-3600
Liberty Theatre
Cultural Center
Address: 813 Eighth Avenue, Columbus
Info: 706-653-7566 |
