Columbus, GA

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Columbus
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Where to stay in Columbus

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Downtown Columbus

If you're spending some time in Downtown Columbus, Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Columbus
The family of author Carson McCullers moved to this house in 1927. Here Lula Carson Smith spent her formative years 10-17 and here she began to write, putting on shows in the two sitting rooms, using the sliding doors as curtains and drafting brother Lamar and sister Rita as actors. Shows grew into plays, stories and novels. She left to study writing in New York in 1934. When a teacher told her that the best stories can be found in one's own back yard, her "green arcade" of trees drew her home again. In the summer of 1935 she met James Reeves McCullers, Jr., whom she married in the garden here in Sept., 1937. They moved to North Carolina where the young author completed her first novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. During World War II, with Reeves overseas, Carson lived in New York but often returned home to work and rest. She liked to sit in the kitchen, absorbing its warmth, the aroma of food cooking and the conversation of the cook. In her front bedroom she kept her piano and the typewriter where she worked on her novel, and later prize winning-play, The Member of the Wedding. After the death of her father in 1944, Carson and her mother made their home in Nyack, N.Y.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

MidTown
A shaft of white marble erected in 1879 by the Ladies Memorial Association is dedicated to the Columbus soldiers who fought in the War Between the States. It differs from most monuments of the period in that it is topped with a simple Grecian urn rather that the usual statuary. Originally it had a fence with a turnstile around it to keep the cattle out. The park area surrounding it, known as Salisbury Park, was named for Major William Salisbury whose home formerly faced the park.

The monument holds special significance because the last major land battle of the War Between the States took place in Columbus. Union soldiers led by General James Wilson managed crossing the Chattahoochee River by bridge into Columbus. General Wilson was only 28 years old and was often referred to as “the boy wonder.” After arriving in Columbus, Union troops were ordered to burn any industry that could contribute to the war effort. In actuality, Lee had surrendered to Grant two weeks prior, but the news had not yet reached this far south.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Historic District
"St. Elmo", one of the most exquisite examples of the classic houses in America, stands in view of this point, it was built on the old Stagecoach Road by Colonel Seaborn Jones, for his wife, Mary Howard Jones. Completed in 1833, it was originally called "El Dorado." Here, Augusta Jane Evans visited her aunt and found inspiration for her celebrated novel "St. Elmo."

As a member of Governor Troup's staff, Seaborn Jones came to the site of Columbus with LaFayette in 1825. Lawyer, painter, solicitor-general of the Ocmulgee Circuit

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District
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East Highlands

East Highlands might not have many top sights, but Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Highlands
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Wynnton Village Historic District

Though Wynnton Village Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Wynnton Village Historic District
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
3 out of 5
1711 Rollins Way, Columbus, GA
The price is AED 340 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
AED 340
AED 417 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,277 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights and were disappointed our room was not cleaned/ fresh towels/ made bed, for the second day. Wasn’t informed we had to ask for that! Never has that ever happened for a 2 night stay!"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
2.5 out of 5
3452 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 215 per night from May 30 to May 31
AED 215
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
City Mills Hotel
City Mills Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1801 1st Ave, Columbus, GA
The price is AED 713 per night from May 29 to May 30
AED 713
AED 852 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (994 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and staff was friendly. It was much prettier than we expected and the river view room was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

City Mills Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
4 out of 5
7402 N Lake Loop, Columbus, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Columbus Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"I love this place"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

stayAPT Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
Conveniently located house with 6 beds and all your essentials!
Conveniently located house with 6 beds and all your essentials!
Columbus
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Charlie Hill Park and Rose ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Very clean
"Place was super clean and had all the amenities we needed."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Conveniently located house with 6 beds and all your essentials!
Celebrate your soldier's graduation in style and comfort 10 minutes to Ft. Moore
Celebrate your soldier's graduation in style and comfort 10 minutes to Ft. Moore
Columbus
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Columbus Public Library ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Wonderful!
"We had a great experience and the host was even kind enough to let us check in a day early last minute. It was very clean, very spacious, and perfect for a family including little kids. It was well stocked and there were plenty of towels for us. The only thing I think might take someone by surprise ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Celebrate your soldier's graduation in style and comfort 10 minutes to Ft. Moore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Columbus

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5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Columbus as a city isn't bad. I thought because this was in the uptown area it would be decent but it was horrible. But Columbus isn't bad. Uptown is nice, the riverwalk is nice, there's a lot of good places to eat near by.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I was there for work & did not have time to visit any of the attractions, but the Restaurants & food were good if you like take-out, which was dictated by the Corona Virus.

2/5 - Disappointing

Sleepless

I’m not sure about any other areas but the area I seen was run down and didn’t seem safe. Actually was happy that my home purchase fell through.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice area, nice people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have fallen in love with this city and absolutely cannot wait to go back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live in Columbus Georgia. The only reason for my visit to WoodSpring is because I am homeless. The place I reside has no running water, a shower and warmth was my main reason.