Attractions

Columbus and the Surrounding Area Attractions.

Andersonville - The National Historic Site is the former Camp Sumter, and was the largest of the Confederate military prisons.

Black Heritage - The various individuals, landmarks, churches, schools and structures are living testimonials of the proud achievements of the Black citizens of Columbus.

Callaway Gardens - Cason and Virginia Callaway dreamed of a natural wonderland where people, young and old, could bask in the beauty of their surroundings and learn about the world around them. In 1952 their vision became reality and Callaway Gardens opened to the public.

Chattahoochee RiverWalk - 15-mile park from Uptown to the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center - Features interactive displays, NASA exhibits and replica’s of an Apollo Capsule and Space Shuttle, Omnisphere Theater, a state of the art Planetarium, and Mead Observatory.

Columbus Museum - From the Chattahoochee Legacy gallery's turn-of-the century schoolhouse; to contemporary crafts... or design your own artwork in Transformations, our hands-on discovery gallery.

F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Located on Pine Mountain, this 10,000-acre park is deeply rooted in the historical area of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Heritage Corner - Visit the birthplace of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pemberton's house and apothecary and tour five historic properties in the Historic District at Heritage Corner.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site - Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, began his life in the small town of Plains. This experience includes his boyhood home, campaign headquarters, and more.

Little Whitehouse - Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, and first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio).

National Infantry Museum - The National Infantry Museum 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.

Oxbow Meadows - Oxbow Meadows is a place where nature can be itself. It has walking trails, a learning center, various insect & animal displays.

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari - Wild Animal Safari spans seven continents during the excursion through its 500-acre park... see hundreds of wild and exotic species of animals from around the world.

Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum - Port Columbus exists as witness to this legendary era.

Providence Canyon - Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon."

Springer Opera House - The Springer Opera House - the State Theatre of Georgia and a historic Southern cultural institution for over one hundred thirty years.

Warm Springs Village - Take a step back in time to a place where you can experience the warmth and charm of this Victorian village as you stroll through more than 65 shops.

Westville - Westville is a authentically restored 1850s village, realistically depicting Georgia's pre-industrial life and culture.