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Top 10 Free Things to do in Columbus, Georgia (GA)
This bustling riverfront town offers good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, old-world charm and a treasure trove of discoveries for Civil War buffs. To really get the feel of another era, stroll through the National Historic District, a 28-block stretch of restored Victorian homes, gardens and gazebos, and tour the house museums in Heritage Corner. Situated on the Chattahoochee River, Columbus offers a mixture of old and new with the lovely 12-mile Columbus Riverwalk, which includes the Chattahoochee Promenade, a walking tour of historical markers. A chief supplier for the Confederate Army, the town's Civil War history is on display in myriad museums and historic sites like Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center, which contains some of the Civil War's most important artifacts. But it's not all just war memorabilia: Columbus boasts a rich cultural side, with opera, symphony and a performing arts center. And for family fun, head to the Coca-Cola Space Museum for a simulated flight and a look at the first Coke machine used in outer space.
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1. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
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5.0 based on 2,233 reviews
The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that define the Infantryman, as well as the nation he protects: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It preserves and displays one of the greatest collections of military artifacts in the world, but it is a museum of people, not things. As a visitor, you will meet the Infantryman face to face and join him on his journey. You will come to understand why an Infantryman does what he does, why he puts himself in harm’s way in defense of an idea and you will leave transformed, just as the Infantry transforms the man into the Soldier. The 190,000-square-foot museum opened in June 2009 on a 200-acre tract of hardwoods and pines just outside the gates of the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Reviewed By A3278NLdeborahp
As an Army daughter born at Ft. Benning Army Base, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center was a bonus for me visiting my birthplace. It makes you proud of your veteran and all the American veterans. Plus it's free. I definitely recommend this tour.
2. Columbus Fall Line Trace
3. Maltitude
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Boricua_Globetrotter - San Francisco, United States
Excellent variety of craft beers, great location, decent prices, and awesome beer I.Q./knowledge by the Team! After an extensive/detailed beer tasting, got some good ole' NE IPA, great for watching some Sunday Football. Really liked the concept...keep it up guys!
4. Ride On Bikes - Bike Rental
5. Columbus Visitor's Center
6. Columbus Museum
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
The second largest art museum in Georgia offers room after room of fine and decorative American art, with a special emphasis on the Southeast and the Chattahoochee River Valley. With kids in tow, don't miss Transformations, the museum's interactive gallery where children can create their own masterpieces.
Reviewed By 79jams - Pine Mountain, United States
This is a greata free to visit place to see art, Georgia history, and just enjoy some quiet meandering. We have seen exhibits from pagent dresses, to fine art, and the history section walks you through a timeline of Georgia. If it had more than five stars I would sure check that option.
7. Columbus Riverwalk
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4.5 based on 1,056 reviews
Reviewed By Ed0379 - Loganville, United States
My wife and I chose to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott in Phenix City, Alabama because it was the only hotel on the Riverwalk and a stone’s throw from the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge, crossing the Chattahoochee River and state line. On this part of the Chattahoochee River, the Riverwalk is on both sides of the river. My wife and I walked a little on both sides around dusk. In the morning, I ran on both sides – probably one of my most scenic runs ever. I crossed the Hooch and state line twice, ran along river rapids, past mill ruins, two amphitheaters, several fishermen, Columbus State University, and take out points for rafts and kayaks. The River Walk is a real gem for the community.
8. Georgia Visitor Information Center - Columbus
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
Official source for information on everything there is to do and see around Georgia. Open 7 days a week.
Reviewed By bear1948 - Columbus, United States
Knowledgable staff . Annually updated GA GDOT highway map. Local & regional attractions information. Statewide attractions information. Couldnt do without it.. The Columbus Visitors Burean may have the last of detailed map of Columbus. Anything The Georgia Visitor Center & GA Dept Industry Trade & Tourism could do to prod Columbus /Visitprs Bureau/Chamber to produce one would be welcomed.
9. Market Days
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
10. Heritage Corner
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Located at 7th Street and Broadway in the Columbus historic district, this block has a row of 19th-century buildings and houses of different architectural styles. Among them is the home of Dr. John S. Pemberton, who invented the original formula for Coca-Cola.
