Ole Magnolia (c. 1853)

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 front door to the back of the house, a unique characteristic of the historic “double shotgun” style home. Downstairs, the study and master suite on … Continued

Columbus Air Force Base

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 pilot training in Columbus, earning their coveted “silver wings.” The base began in the early 1940s as an Army Air Corps pilot training base and … Continued

Columbus Speedway

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

Plymouth Bluff

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 Center, it’s all about the views. First, there’s the breathtaking view from the 70-foot high bluff overlooking the old Tombigbee River channel: Blue water, verdant … Continued

Columbus Soccer Complex

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

Friendship Cemetery

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 life during the Civil War are evident in Friendship Cemetery. Rows and rows of marble stones marking the final resting place of 2,194 Confederate soldiers … Continued

Rosenzweig Arts Center

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 spaces, and hosts free monthly gallery shows.

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