Archives: Places to Visit

Ole Magnolia (c. 1853)

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Named after the stately Magnolia tree in the front lawn, this Greek Revival house was built in 1853. The front door opens to an oversized hallway that runs from the … Continued

Columbus Air Force Base

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Located seven miles north of Main Street, CAFB is one of the Air Force’s crown jewels in the Southeast. One third of all U.S. Air Force pilots receive their initial … Continued

Columbus Speedway

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Get in on the weekly auto racing at this .3-mile red clay oval track.

Plymouth Bluff

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Plymouth Bluff offers four miles of self-guided nature and fitness trails. The Conference Center boasts almost 12,000-square-feet of multipurpose lecture/conference space and 24 guest rooms. At the Plymouth Bluff Environmental … Continued

Columbus Soccer Complex

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This beautiful complex includes 9 illuminated soccer fields, an illuminated football field, 2 concession stands, restrooms and a referee room.

Friendship Cemetery

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Founded in 1849, Friendship Cemetery was the site of the first Decoration Day in 1866, which led to the modern Memorial Day observance. Poignant images of the mass loss of … Continued

Rosenzweig Arts Center

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Home to the Columbus Arts Council, the Rosenzweig Arts Center (RAC) is located in the heart of downtown Columbus. The RAC features sales and exhibit galleries, classroom, theater, and meeting … Continued

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