The 10 Best Things to do in Columbus, Mississippi (MS)

December 21, 2021 Layne Dawes

Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States, located primarily east, but also north and northeast of the Tombigbee River, which is also referred to as the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway [3]. It is approximately 146 miles (235 km) northeast of Jackson, 92 miles (148 km) north of Meridian, 63 miles (101 km) south of Tupelo, 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and 120 miles (193 km) west of Birmingham, Alabama. The population was 25,944 at the 2000 census and 23,640 in 2010. The population in 2012 was estimated to be 23,452. Columbus is the principal city of the Columbus Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Columbus-West Point Combined Statistical Area. Columbus is also part of the area of Mississippi called The Golden Triangle, consisting of Columbus, West Point and Starkville, in the counties of Lowndes, Clay and Oktibbeha.
Restaurants in Columbus

1. White Arches

122 7th Ave S, Columbus, MS 39701-5663 +1 622-329-1191 http://visitcolumbusms.org/index.php/interactive_map/location/49
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

White Arches

2. Riverview

514 2nd St S, Columbus, MS 39701-5623 +1 662-328-0222 http://Columbus-ms.info/visitors/attractions/historic-places/riverview.aspx
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Riverview

3. Tennessee Williams Welcome Center

300 Main St, Columbus, MS 39701-4532 +1 662-328-0222 http://www.visitcolumbusms.org
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Tennessee Williams Welcome Center

4. Columbus Arts Council

501 Main St, Columbus, MS 39701-5733 +1 662-328-2787 [email protected] http://columbus-arts.org/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Columbus Arts Council

The Columbus Arts Council supports and promotes individual creativity, cultural preservation, and lifelong learning through the arts, both locally & throughout the region. Our goal is to inspire a diverse audience and create a sense of community by engaging all forms of art.

5. Friendship Cemetery

South 4th Street, Columbus, MS 39701 +1 662-328-4164 http://www.thecityofcolumbusms.org/primary.asp?t=9&p=68
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Friendship Cemetery

Reviewed By skyking56 - Columbus, United States

This historical cemetery has roots that include one of the claims to the starting of Memorial Day. Lots of Civil War history. You have to see the crying angel. During the Spring Pilgrimage the local math and science school students choose some interesting characters and role play them graveside. Very cool!

6. Slip N Dip

380 Lake Lowndes Rd # 582, Columbus, MS 39702-8542 +1 662-328-7946
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Slip N Dip

7. Stennis East Bank Recreation Area

Wilkins Wise Road Adjacent to Stennis Lock and Dam, Columbus, MS +1 662-245-0461 http://visitcolumbusms.org/index.php/interactive_map/location/134#top
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Stennis East Bank Recreation Area

8. Lake Lowndes State Park

3319 Lake Lowndes Rd, Columbus, MS 39702-9222 +1 662-328-2110 http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/lake-lowndes.aspx
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Lake Lowndes State Park

Reviewed By N3924VVandyh - Columbus, United States

We camp at Lake Lowndes on a regular basis. The staff is friendly and helpful. They do a great job of keeping the grounds clean and looking good. There is a campground, beautiful lake for boating or fishing, ball fields, basketball gym, and disc golf course.

9. Lee Park

Park circle, Columbus, MS
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Lee Park

10. Whitehall

607 3rd St S, Columbus, MS 39701-5636 +1 662-328-0222 http://columbus-ms.info/visitors/attractions/historic-places/whitehall.aspx
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Whitehall

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