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45 Best and Fun Things To Do In Columbus, Georgia


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Located along the Chattahoochie River in western Georgia, you can discover the charming city of Columbus. This destination is a perfect spot for a vacation, offering an array of thrilling activities and attractions. Visitors can enjoy a scenic Riverwalk, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and the National Civil War Naval Museum that showcases impressive 19th-century warships!

There is also the Columbus Museum, with a massive driftwood sculpture of a horse, and the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, where visitors can learn more about U.S. war history. The city is also home to lovely parks and green areas, making it ideal for nature lovers. The Columbus Botanical Garden is among the most popular attractions in the city and is perfect for spending an afternoon with the whole family.

Discover our best and most fun things to do in Columbus, Georgia, listed below

The 45 Most Popular Things To Do In Columbus, Georgia

45. The Do Good Fund

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 111 W 12th Street #103 Columbus GA

Web Address:   https://thedogoodfund.org/

44. Heritage Corner

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 7th St and Broadway Columbus GA

43. Ft. Benning

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 9587 2nd Armored Division Road Columbus GA

42. Dragonfly Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews

Location: 10th Ave Columbus GA

41. Eagle & Phenix Dam

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

40. Carver Park Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

39. Oxbow Support Facility

3.5 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: 3535 S Lumpkin Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 225 4658

38. Bartletts Ferry Lake

3.8 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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37. North Highlands Dam

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

36. Twilight Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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35. Goat Rock Lake

3.7 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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34. Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 561 AL 165 Fort Mitchell AL

Tel:  334 687 9755

Web Address:   http://chattahoocheeheritage.org/2011/11/ft-mitchell-indian-heritage-center/

33. Westville

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

Location: Columbus GA

Web Address:   http://westville.org/

32. Phenix City Riverwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 207 14th Street Phenix City AL

Web Address:   https://phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/phenix-city-riverwalk/

31. Standing Boy Creek State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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Location: 2120 Old River Road Fortson GA

Tel:  478 825 6354

Web Address:   http://exploregeorgia.org/listing/54345-standing-boy-creek-wildlife-management-area

30. Historic Columbus Foundation

4.5 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Location: 1440 2nd Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 322 0756

Web Address:   http://historiccolumbus.com/

29. Standing Boy Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

Location: 1701 1891 Old River Road Columbus GA

Web Address:   http://standingboy.org/

28. Ellerslie Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: J5GW+HM Ellerslie GA

27. Moon Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

26. Lake Heath

4.4 ★★★★☆ (45 reviews)

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25. Ma Rainey House

4.5 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 805 5th Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 641 5933

24. Lake Oliver

4.6 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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23. Fort Mitchell Visitors Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 561 AL 165 Fort Mitchell AL

Tel:  334 855 1406

Web Address:   http://visitfortmitchell.org/

22. Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau

4.6 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

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Location: 900 Front Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 322 1613

Web Address:   http://visitcolumbusga.com/

21. Kadie the Cow

4.6 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 3067 3081 Manchester Expy Columbus GA

Tel:  706 905 1355

20. Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (77 reviews)

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Location: 3535 S Lumpkin Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 507 8550

Web Address:   http://oxbow.columbusstate.edu/

19. Heritage Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (107 reviews)

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Location: 700 Front Ave Columbus GA

18. Historic Westville

4.5 ★★★★★ (166 reviews)

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Location: 3557 S Lumpkin Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 507 1621

Web Address:   http://westville.org/

17. Idle Hour Park Sports Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ (217 reviews)

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Location: 900 Airport Road Phenix City AL

Tel:  334 291 4719

Web Address:   https://phenixcityal.us/parks-recreation/

16. Waveshaper Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (500 reviews)

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Location: Columbus GA

15. Britt David Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (608 reviews)

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Location: 5560 Armour Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 225 4658

14. Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center

4.1 ★★★★☆ (759 reviews)

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Location: 1683 Whittlesey Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 571 9350

Web Address:   https://amctheatres.com/amc-classic-ritz-13/hollywood-connection

13. Lakebottom Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (908 reviews)

Location: 1505 Cherokee Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 653 4189

12. South Commons Softball Complex

4.4 ★★★★☆ (992 reviews)

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Location: 400 4th Street Columbus GA

Tel:  706 653 4499

11. Cooper Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,253 reviews)

Location: 5089 Cooper Creek Rd. Columbus GA

Tel:  706 225 4658

Web Address:   https://parks.columbusga.gov/parks/Cooper-Creek-Park

10. Woodruff Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,913 reviews)

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Location: 1000 Bay Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 596 0111

Web Address:   https://columbusstate.edu/university-support-services/woodruff-park.php

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9. Chattahoochee River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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8. The Lunchbox Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 3218 Hamilton Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 332 6378

Web Address:   https://thelunchboxmuseum.com/

7. Lake Harding

4.6 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

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6. Columbus Botanical Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ (581 reviews)

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Location: 3603 Weems Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 327 8400

Web Address:   http://columbusbotanicalgarden.org/

5. National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (769 reviews)

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Location: 1002 Victory Dr Columbus GA

Tel:  706 327 9798

Web Address:   http://portcolumbus.org/

4. The Columbus Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (841 reviews)

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Location: 1251 Wynnton Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 748 2562

Web Address:   http://columbusmuseum.com/

3. Coca-Cola Space Science Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (844 reviews)

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Location: 701 Front Ave Columbus GA

Tel:  706 649 1477

Web Address:   https://ccssc.org/

2. Flat Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,664 reviews)

Location: 6106 Warm Springs Road Columbus GA

Tel:  706 225 4658

Web Address:   https://parks.columbusga.gov/

1. The National Infantry Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (5,167 reviews)

Location: 1775 Legacy Way Columbus GA

Tel:  706 685 5800

Web Address:   http://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Columbus, Georgia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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