Columbus (Georgia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
consolidated city-county in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States
About Columbus (Georgia)
Columbus is a great example of a true river city, once a major center for textile manufacturing. Founded in 1828, Columbus is also known for being the site of the last battle of the Civil War, where Columbus ranked second to Richmond in the manufacture of supplies for the Confederate army. Columbus was also one of the most important industrial centers of the south in the early 1900s. Its historic elements remain while it possesses all the aspects of a modern city. Its small town feel is still kept intact despite being Georgia's third largest city with a population of 195,000 (2018).
Top Attractions in Columbus (Georgia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Columbus (Georgia):
- ★Coca-Cola Space Science Museum
- ★Columbus Civic Center
- ★Liberty Theater
- ★National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus
- ★National Infantry Museum
- ★RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
- ★Springer Opera House
- ★Springer Opera House Museum
Where to Eat in Columbus (Georgia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Buckhead Bar & Grill
- 🍴Cannon Brew Pub
- 🍴Cantina Bar & Grill
- 🍴Country's BarBeQue
- 🍴Fife and Drum
- 🍴Peluso's Italian Restaurant
Where to Stay in Columbus (Georgia)
- 🏨Columbus Marriott
- 🏨Courtyard Columbus
- 🏨Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Benning
- 🏨Days Inn By Wyndham Phenix City Near Fort Benning
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus
- 🏨Microtel Inn & Suites Columbus/Near Fort Benning
Columbus (Georgia) Travel Guide Sections
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