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Columbus, GA Attractions

In the far west of Georgia, on the Chattahoochee River, is the town of Columbus (pop. 170,000), with its well restored and refurbished Historic District. During the Civil War it was an important supply base. Features of interest are the Confederate Naval Museum; the Columbus Museum; and the National Infantry Museum in Fort Benning, outside the town.
Callaway Gardens
North of Columbus, on Pine Mountain, is a popular leisure center established by the industrialist Cason Callaway, with artificial lakes, gardens of magnolias and azaleas, and a butterfly house.
Callaway Gardens has two excellent golf courses.
Address
Callaway Gardens
US Highway 27
Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000
United States
Phone 1 (706) 663-2281
Fax 1 (706) 663-5068
Cost
Adult$ 18.00
Senior over 65$ 15.00
Child 12 & under$ 9.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Columbus Museum
The Columbus Museum is the second largest in Georgia. It features American art from the 18th century to contemporary, as well as American Indian artifacts and American decorative arts.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0020:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center
The Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center has a museum that features displays on the Civil War related to naval operations. Various artifacts and ship models, as well as portions of the CSS Jackson and CSS Chattahoochee are on display.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 6.50
Senior over 65$ 5.50
Military discount$ 5.50
Students$ 5.00
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Rankin House
The Rankin House in Columbus is an 1860s Italianate-style mansion. It was built by architect Lawrence Wimberly for James A. Rankin. He was born in Scotland and returned to his home country following the Civil War, leaving the house to his daughter. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:00ClosedClosed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Smith-McCullers House Museum
The childhood home of Carson McCullers is now the Smith-McCullers House Museum. The family lived in the house from 1925 until 1944. Carson McCullers work consisted of five novels, two plays, twenty short stories, over two dozen nonfiction pieces, a book of children's verse, a small number of poems, and an unfinished autobiography.

The Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians is dedicated to her legacy as well as nurturing American writers and musicians.
Tips
Open by appointment.
Springer Opera House
The Springer Opera House was built in 1871 and considered one of the finest opera houses in the United States. During the Great Depression it was turned into a movie theater and eventually fell into a state of disrepair. Restoration of the building began in the mid 1960s and it was opened as a performing arts center.

Today the theater is a working theater with two main stages.
Address
Springer Opera House
103 10th Street
Columbus, GA 31901-2741
United States
Phone 1 (706) 324-1100
Fax 1 (706) 324-4681
Tips
Tours available every Wed and Fri at 3:30pm. Cost: $5 per person.
Facilities
Gift shop

Columbus Surroundings

Americus - Habitat for Humanity International Tour Center & Museum, Georgia
The Habitat for Humanity Organization has an International Village which features different types of housing from around the world. The visitor center also features the history and achievements of the organization.
Hours
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Tips
Donations are accepted.
Columbus - National Infantry Museum, Georgia
The National Infantry Museum was established at Fort Benning in honor of infantryman. This 190,000 square foot facility highlights the history of infantrymen dating back to 1807. On display are weapons, uniforms, footwear, mess equipment, fine oil paintings, firearms, bronzes, helmets, vehicles and other related items.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:3012:30
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
LaGrange - LaGrange Art Museum (formerly Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum), Georgia
The Chattahoochee Valley Art Association Museum in downtown LaGrange is a visual arts center. It is housed in the 1892 Troup County Jail and features changing exhibitions with an emphasis on Georgia artists.
Address
LaGrange Art Museum
112 LaFayette Parkway
Lagrange, GA 30240
United States
Phone 1 (706) 882-3267
Fax 1 (706) 882-2878
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:0010:00Closed
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
LaGrange - Troup County Archives
(In LaGrange Art Museum (formerly Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum), Georgia)
The Troup County Archives in LaGrange preserves historical documents and records for Troup County.
Address
Troup County Archives
136 Main Street
Lagrange, GA 30241
United States
Phone 1 (706) 884-1828
Fax 1 (706) 884-1840
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:00ClosedClosed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Open 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10am-4pm.
Pine Mountain - Chipley Historical Center, Georgia
The Chipley Historical Center is located in the former Chipley/Pine Mountain City Hall which was built in 1906. The museum features photographs, documents, and artifacts pertaining to local history.
Plains - Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Georgia
The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains in southwest Georgia includes the Carter's home and Jimmy Carter's boyhood home and farm.
Address
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
300 North Bond Street
Plains, GA 31780
United States
Phone 1 (229) 824-4104
Fax 1 (229) 824-3441
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
The Carter Private Residence and Compound is not open to the public.
Parking
Free
Warm Springs - Little White House State Historic Site, Georgia
Little White House State Historic Site features a house built by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1932. It is now a memorial shrine that displays his life and his role in history.
Address
Little White House State Historic Site
401 Little White House Road
Georgia Highway 85 Alt
Warm Springs, GA 31830
United States
Phone 1 (706) 655-5870
Fax 1 (706) 655-5872
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close16:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:45
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Admission Cost$ 8.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
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