Looking for a little adventure? From local museums and sporting venues to farmer’s markets and the great outdoors, there is something for everyone at Fort Benning. For local attractions near Camp Merrill, click here.
This year-round farmer’s market is one of the best ways to spend a Saturday morning. There are over 100 local vendors selling anything from produce and baked goods to soap and jewelry.
This 1,200 foot long zipline sits on the banks fo the Chattahoochee River. Fly like a Blue Heron about 100 feet above the river along the only dual zipline that connects two states.
Take a drive outside of the city to explore this scenic amusement park offering a petting zoo, mini-golf, rides, and other activities. This is perfect for kids, but don’t be surprised if you end up having just as much fun!
This outdoor linear park starts at Fort Benning and extends for 15 miles, hugging the banks of the Chattahoochee River along the way. Step outside the city and stroll through the city’s heritage.
Ready for liftoff? This popular, family-friendly destination houses Georgia’s most extensive Space Shuttle artifact collection and offers a host of exciting interactive gallery exhibits and simulations.
The Civic Center is the home of the Lions football team, the River Dragons hockey team, the primary concert venue in the area, and an ice skating rink. With all there is to do, the Civic Center is bound to be a good time.
With over 14,000 artifacts and paintings, the Columbus Museum brings American art and regional history to life. Travel back in time and learn all there is to know about the surrounding Chattahoochee River Valley.
This park is more than just a celebration of Columbus’ industrial heritage. With the park’s beautiful granite pools and outdoor sculptures, it provides the perfect backdrop for peaceful historic reflection.
Want a closer look at what Columbus life was like back in the day? Historic Westville is a recreation of a historic village furnished antebellum buildings, allowing visitors to feel like they’re going back in time.
The personal retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt, this space inspired many New Deal Programs. Visitors can tour, listen to his Fireside Chats on a 1930s radio, marvel at his 1938 Ford convertible, and more.
Come aboard and get to know the Naval story of the American Civil War. Port Columbus is the only museum of its kind in the world and houses one of the largest surviving warships, the CSS Jackson.
Located just outside the gates of Fort Benning, the museum’s 155-acre campus also includes two major memorials: a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall and a memorial to the Global War on Terrorism.
From walking trails to animal and insect exhibits to hands-on ecology and natural history programs, this center is a nature-lover’s dream. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Pasaquan is a seven-acre art installation which fuses African, pre-Columbian Mexico and Native American cultural and religious symbols. It is considered one of the country’s the most important art environments.
Peachtree Mall is the largest shopping center in Columbus. With 97 stores, you’re bound to find something! And when you’re done, you can grab a bite to eat at one of its 13 different restaurants.
Otherwise known as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”, the park one of the state’s Seven Natural Wonders. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails and plenty of camping space to fully take in the incredible views.
Tap into your cultural side and catch a show at in downtown Columbus. From plays and ballets to musicians, comedians, and pageants, RiverCenter’s modern space has something for everyone.
Recently named one of the Top 12 Man-Made Adventures in the World by USA Today, Whitewater knows its rafting. From Lazy River rides to the famously wild Class V rapid, it’s the perfect way to spend a day.
