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COLUMBUS, MS 39703
P.O. BOX 789
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Welcome to Columbus
Welcome Center
“Whoever you are, I’ve always depended on the kindness
of strangers.” If this line sounds familiar, you’ve probably
seen A Streetcar Named Desire, a play written by legendary
playwright Tennessee Williams. Long before Tennessee
was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Streetcar and Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof, he was just a simple southern boy living in
Columbus, Miss. Through perseverance and creativity, he
rose to fame and established himself as an icon for present
and future generations. Throughout his lifetime,
Tennessee made several trips back home to Columbus,
even when he no longer had relatives here. He was always
greeted with a welcoming smile and open arms because
Columbus’ kindness is one he knew he could depend on.
Make the first home of legendary playwright Tennessee
Williams your first stop in Columbus. This home was the
rectory of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where his grandfather,
the Reverend Walter Dakin, served. In 1993, the rectory was
in jeopardy of being torn down to make room for a church
expansion. In an effort to preserve this historical and literary
landmark, the home was loaded onto flatbed trucks and
taken to its new site on Main Street.
Services:
Extensive efforts were made to restore the 1875 Victorian
home to its original glory. It was then reopened as the
official Welcome Center for the city of Columbus. Just three
months after the opening, Tennessee Williams was honored
with a U.S. postage stamp and a ceremony was held at the
home. The Tennessee Williams Welcome Center is also a
National Literary Landmark. It is located in the heart of
Columbus’ downtown historic district at the corner of Main
Street and Third Street South.
Travel Counselor
ADA Accessible
Brochures and Maps
That same kindness is extended to each and every visitor
and is a quality deeply entwined with the city’s rich
history. During the Civil War, Columbus opened its
churches and homes to the wounded. While other cities
were ravaged, its status as a “hospital town” left the
antebellum and Victorian homes, along with their
contents, untouched. Many of these architectural gems are
open for tour year-round. The National Trust for Historic
Preservation named Columbus, Mississippi one of its
2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Columbus is home
to three National Register Historic Districts that boast an
impressive 676 properties. In addition to daily home
tours, Columbus offers numerous attractions, scenic
outdoor recreation venues, and endless options for
lodging, dining and shopping. Call the Columbus/
Lowndes County Convention and Visitors Bureau today
and let us assist you in all aspects of your visit.
318 B Seventh Avenue North
(800) 327-2686 • www.columbus-ms.org
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Additional Columbus
Literature:
Annual Pilgrimage Brochure
Gift Shop
African-American Heritage
Brochure
Motor Coach Parking
Destination Wedding Guide
Public Rest Rooms
Group Tour Guide
Complimentary Coffee
Visitor Parking
Wireless Internet Access
24-Hour Information
300 Main Street
(662) 328-0222
Open Monday-Saturday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tennessee Williams
Centennial Celebration
2011 will mark a century’s
passing since the birth of
America’s Greatest Playwright.
Columbus will play host to a
year-long program of plays,
literary events, and festivals.
WELCOME
Tennessee Williams
Historic Home Tours Brochure
Meeting Planner Guide
Reunion Guide
Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway/Angler Information
Tennessee Williams Brochure
Visit Columbus in 2011 and be part of the celebration.
Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
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ABOUT COLUMBUS
AT T R A C T I O N S
Drink it in: Beauty, style and a rich sense of place make the attractions of Historic Columbus
a real pleasure: gorgeous historic homes, treasure-filled antique and specialty shops, divine
dining from casual to elegant, year-round celebrations, and outstanding recreation at parks,
campgrounds, golf courses and, of course, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Dive right in
and soak up the atmosphere!
About Columbus
Attractions
AMERICAN-INDIAN ARTIFACTS MUSEUM
179 State Line Road
(662) 251-1125
The Museum holds Native American
artifacts dating back hundreds and even
thousands of years. Many of the artifacts
were given to the museum by local Indian
tribe members. Open for tour by
appointment.
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE
Highway 45 North @ Route 373
(662) 434-7068
Columbus, Mississippi, with its rich
historical heritage, is the perfect destination for
anyone who appreciates classic Southern
architecture, food and hospitality.
The site now called Columbus was first
mentioned in the writings of explorer Hernando
de Soto, who is reputed to have crossed the
nearby Tombigbee River in December of 1540
on his search for El Dorado.
Before it was named Columbus, the
settlement was referred to as Possum’s Town, a
moniker created by the local Native Americans.
The nickname is still used by some locals.
During the American Civil War, Columbus
maintained an arsenal that made gunpowder,
handguns, and cannons. Because of this the
Union Army repeatedly tried to invade
Columbus, but was stopped by forces under the
command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
As a result of Forrest’s success and Columbus’
status as a hospital town, many of its
antebellum homes were spared, making its
collection second only to Natchez as the most
extensive in Mississippi.
The nation’s Memorial Day originated in
Columbus when, after the war, women of the
town decorated the graves of both Confederate
and Union soldiers. The generous deed was
memorialized in the poem, The Blue and the
Gray by Francis Miles Finch of New York, who
saw mention of the act in The New York Tribune.
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While Tennessee Williams was one of our
most beloved sons, he is not the only native of
extraordinary talent and achievement. Baseball
announcer Red Barber and the first boxer ever
to have world championships in three different
divisions at the same time, Henry Armstrong,
were born in Columbus. Sam Hairston, the first
African-American player signed to the Chicago
White Sox, was born in Crawford, Mississippi.
Oscar®-winning animator and one-time head of
Walt Disney Production’s animation effects
department, Joshua Meador, spent his childhood
honing his artistic talents surrounded by the
sights and sounds of Columbus. Lenore L.
Prather, the first female Chief Justice of
Mississippi Supreme Court, is also from
Columbus, and the city provided inspiration for
yet another Pulitzer Prize-winner, Eudora
Welty, who began her undergraduate work at
Mississippi University for Women.
Columbus continues to break through
boundaries and produce pioneers in the arts,
education and cultural diversity. Columbus’
citizens pride themselves on keeping up with
the times while preserving the past. Columbus
is a place people are proud to call home.
CAFB has trained pilots since WWII. Once
home of the B-52 bomber, it graduates
hundreds of Air Aces annually. Open for
tour by appointment.
COLUMBUS-LOWNDES PUBLIC LIBRARY:
BILLUPS-GARTH ARCHIVES/BUCKLEY
GENEALOGY ROOM
314 Seventh Street North
(662) 329-5300
HISTORIC DISTRICT DRIVING TOUR
Wind through Columbus’ scenic historic
district while learning about the historic and
architecturally significant sights of
Columbus. Guide information and CDs
available at the Tennessee Williams
Welcome Center.
HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR
“Put your walking shoes on” and take in the
splendor of Columbus’ Downtown and
Southside Historic Districts. Guide
information available at the Tennessee
Williams Welcome Center.
LOWNDES COUNTY COURTHOUSE
505 Second Avenue North
(662) 329-5884
Where the Mississippi Legislature met
during the Civil War after the city of
Jackson fell to Union forces.
Peruse extensive records of many aspects of
Columbus history including education,
churches, government, businesses, buildings,
historic homes, and local organizations.
COLUMBUS WAR MUSEUM
1501 Main Street • (205) 662-4129
Created to honor and recognize not only
those who died in military battles, but also
the many who lived through them. Open
year-round. Free Admission.
EUGENIA SUMMER GALLERY
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College Street • (662) 329-7341
Located on MUW campus and houses the
departments of Art and Design and Music
and Theatre. Open Monday-Friday.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
(662) 328-6305
The district is made up of blocks of specialty
shops, restaurants and historic buildings.
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BLUES TRAIL MARKERS
SEE COLUMBUS FROM A WHOLE NEW ANGLE!
During events, Columbus’ new authentic British double-decker bus
will be cruising the streets of Historic Downtown Columbus, allowing
visitors and locals alike to gain a fresh perspective on the sights and
sounds of the city. The bus is also available for rent by anyone looking
for unique private event transportation. To book the bus for
your event, call the Columbus/Lowndes
County Convention
and Visitors Bureau at
(800) 327-2686.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE DRIVING TOUR
View significant landmarks that show the remarkable impact the African-American
community had on the city of Columbus and Lowndes County. Guide information available
at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.
CATFISH ALLEY
Fourth Street South
between Main Street & College Street
W.I. MITCHELL HOME SITE
Corner of Seventh Avenue &
Sixteenth Street North
CONCORD CME CHURCH
1213 Concord Road
PENNY-SAVINGS BANK BUILDING
Corner of Second Avenue North
& Fifth Street North
QUEEN CITY HOTEL SITE
Fifteenth Street North &
Seventh Avenue North
SANDFIELD CEMETERY
On Martin Luther King Drive South &
College Street
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
110 Second Avenue North
THE HAVEN
315 Second Avenue North
HORACE KING/BRIDGE BUILDER &
BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE SITE
West end of Fourth Avenue South
DR. THEODORIC V. JAMES HOME
1104 Fifth Avenue North
MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
1207 Fifth Avenue North
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UNION ACADEMY
1425 Tenth Avenue North
Established in 1877. As indicated by the state
historic marker on Ninth Avenue South, the
original Union Academy was located at the site
of a former Confederate Arsenal just south of
the railroad tracks.
ROBERT WALKER HOME SITE
Corner of Seventh Avenue & Fourteenth
Street North
The Mississippi Blues Trail identifies
influential musicians as well as historic sites
and places that contributed to our wonderful
blues heritage.
BIG JOE WILLIAMS BLUES MARKER
Downtown Crawford, MS
In the late ‘50s Big Joe began a career as a
“folk blues” artist. He performed widely at
coffeehouses and festivals and recorded many
albums for Delmark, Arhoolie, Testament, and
Bluesville. He was particularly popular in
Chicago, where he lived in the basement of the
Jazz Record Mart, and his legendary travels and
cantankerous personality were captured in
guitarist Mike Bloomfield’s memoir, Me and
Big Joe. Williams died in Macon on December
17, 1982, and is buried about six miles west of
town in Oktibbeha County. He was inducted
into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1992.
CATFISH ALLEY BLUES MARKER
Downtown Columbus, MS
“Catfish Alley deserves this Blues Trail marker
for its legendary reputation as the epicenter of
blues, jazz, and soul music in North
Mississippi. Located in the region that
produced famed musicians like Howlin’ Wolf
and Big Joe Williams, Catfish Alley
successfully attracted national music acts like
B.B. King, Duke Ellington and Little Richard,”
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said.
“Catfish Alley,” is a long-time center of
African-American business and social life. Some
say the name originated after local fishermen
brought their catches from the Tombigbee
River to be sold and cooked on the street, with
the aroma of catfish permeating the air.
“Our team is eager to unveil this blues marker
in Columbus declaring Catfish Alley a part of
the trail,” said Alex Thomas, Heritage Trail
Director. “It gives visitors a chance to travel
from the Delta to experience the Hill Country
Blues.” The marker site is located on Fourth
Street South and Main.
HOWLIN’ WOLF BLUES MARKER
Downtown West Point, MS
One of the giants of post-World War II
Chicago blues, Chester Arthur Burnett, aka
“Howlin’ Wolf,” was born in White
Station, just north of West Point, on June
10, 1910. In his early teens Burnett began
performing in the Delta and was later a
pioneer in electrifying the Delta blues.
After moving north, Burnett nonetheless
remained a strong presence on the
Mississippi blues scene. He frequently
returned to this area to visit friends, hunt
and fish, and performed at local venues such
as Ferdinand Sykes’s place on Cottrell Street
in West Point, Roxy’s juke joint in White
Station, and the Chicken Shack in Union
Star. He died on January 10, 1976, in
Hines, Illinois. West Point established a
festival in his honor in 1996 and a museum
in 2005.
A printable map of the blues markers can be viewed at www.msbluestrail.org.
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HISTORIC HOME TOURS
When we say you’ll have a grand time in Historic Columbus, we really mean grand. Daily
tours of our impeccable historic and architectural gems are a one-of-a-kind experience that
you’ll want to enjoy again and again. Daily schedules available. Admission fees apply.
AMZI LOVE (c.1848)/LINCOLN (c.1833) HOMES
STEPHEN D. LEE HOME & MUSEUM (c.1847)
305 Seventh Street South & 714 Third Avenue South
Amzi Love contains original furnishings from 1848
when the house was built. Mr. Sid Caradine, owner
and curator, is the seventh generation of his family
to live in the home. The Amzi Love Home is joined
to the Lincoln Home by beautiful gardens. The
Lincoln Home is a popular bed and breakfast and
is one of the oldest pre-Civil War residences. It was
once home to one of Columbus’ first mayors,
Cicero Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Sidney Caradine, III / National
Register
(800) 920-3533 or (662) 328-5413
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.
316 Seventh Street North
Once the home of CSA Gen. Stephen D. Lee, this
home was restored in 1960 by the Historical
Society and the Society for Preservation of
Antiquities. It is now a public home and museum
exhibiting Civil War collections and artifacts.
ROSEWOOD MANOR (c.1835)
1523 Ninth Street South
Rosedale is considered one of the finest examples
of Italianate architecture in Mississippi. The
home's colorful, design-perfect interior is often the
subject of articles and reviews. The Imes'
collection of American-made antiques is
unsurpassed in the state of Mississippi.
719 Seventh Street North
This beautiful Greek Revival antebellum mansion
has been featured in Marvelous Old Mansions,
Historic Houses, and Colonial Homes. Period
furnishings, hand chosen by Mrs. Hicks, are
displayed throughout the home. Many objects are
museum quality. Enjoy an authentic old plantation
chapel and lovely gardens.
(800) 920-3533
Open by appointment with two-day advance
scheduling.
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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS HOME (c.1875)
515 Ninth Street North
This classically designed house combines Federal
and Greek Revival features. The home includes
four floors, porches on three sides, and fourteen
Doric columns. The home contains a museumquality collection of decorative arts.
300 Main Street
Originally the rectory for St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church and the first home of Pulitzer Prize-winning
playwright, Tennessee Williams, the structure now
serves as the official Welcome Center for the city of
Columbus. The rectory was moved from its original
location to its present one in 1993 when St. Paul’s
underwent expansion. The Victorian home was
restored and recently it received the designation of
National Literary Landmark.
Mrs. Carl Butler / Mississippi Landmark / National
Register / Historic American Buildings Survey
(800) 920-3533
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(800) 920-3533 or (662) 327-8888
Open Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.
ROSEDALE (c.1856)
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Imes / National Register
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Owned by the Stephen D. Lee Foundation / National
Register /Mississippi Landmark
TEMPLE HEIGHTS (c.1837)
Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hicks / National Register
(662) 328-7313 or (662) 346-0705
Open Monday-Saturday by appointment.
(662) 328-0222
Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
WAVERLEY PLANTATION MANSION (c.1852)
WHITEHALL (c. 1843)
1852 Waverley Mansion Road, West Point, MS
Waverley, one of the most photographed homes in
the South, has graced the covers of prestigious
national and international publications. The home
was also featured on the A&E television series,
American Castles. Lovingly restored to its
former grandeur over a period of more than 25
years by the Robert Snow family, this show place is
open daily year-round.
607 3rd Street South
Built in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehall
was originally designed as a two-story Greek
Revival townhouse. The stately mansion exhibits six
square, paneled columns at the edge of a wooden
porch. The banisters bordering the porch consist
of identically-milled hardwood balusters. Inside the
home, heart-pine floors and handsome woodwork
provide the background for the Boggess' collection
of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century antiques.
Robert Snow Family / National Register / National
Historic Landmark / National Restoration Award
National Historic Landmark
(800) 920-3533 or (662) 494-1399
Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Boggess & Family / National
Register / Historic American Buildings Survey
(800) 920-3533
Open Mondays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N
FRIENDSHIP CEMETERY
Fourth Street South & Fifteenth Avenue South
Founded in 1849, the cemetery was the site of the
first Decoration Day in 1866, which led to the
modern Memorial Day Celebration.
Poignant images of the mass loss of life in the
Civil War are evident in Friendship Cemetery.
Rows and rows of marble stones marking the final
resting place of 2,194 Confederate soldiers cover
the beautiful landscape.
Among the graves is a stone recognizing Mrs.
Canant, Vol. Nurse, CSA. She is the only
Confederate nurse officially recognized by the
United States Government.
THE HITCHING LOT FARMERS’
MARKET
Corner of Second Avenue North
& Second Street North
From May-October, enjoy the harvest of
local farmers, food producers, artisans
and crafters, and musicians. Tuesdays,
Thursdays & Saturdays
STEPHEN D. LEE HOME &
MUSEUM
Florence McLeod Hazard Museum
316 Seventh Street North
(662) 327-8888
PLYMOUTH BLUFF CENTER
2200 Old West Point Road
Once the home of CSA Gen. Stephen (662) 241-6214
D. Lee, this home was restored in
1960 and is now a public home and
museum exhibiting Civil War
collections and artifacts.
190 acres of clean air, blue skies, refreshing scenery,
abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings.
Plymouth Bluff offers four miles of self-guided nature
and fitness trails–perfect for avid hikers and nature
enthusiasts. The Conference Center at Plymouth Bluff
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY
FOR WOMEN
boasts almost 12,000-square-feet of multipurpose
1100 College Street
lecture/conference space, 24 guest rooms, and a lakeside
(877) Go-2-The-W
amphitheater and outdoor pavilion that provide very
Founded in 1884, MUW was the
unique venues for lectures, musical programs,
first public college for women in
weddings, and other special events. The center also
America. The campus boasts 23
displays exhibits, some with dioramas, about the
buildings on the National Register
surrounding area including Pitchlynn’s Fort, a site
of Historic Places.
included in the 2007 National Park Service Report of
Revolutionary War/War of 1812 sites in the U.S.
ROSENZWEIG ARTS CENTER
501 Main Street • (662) 328-2787 Among those intrigued by the natural sciences,
Plymouth Bluff is a well-known Cretaceous fossil bed
www.columbus-arts.com
Rosenzweig offers classes,
composed of marine sediments deposited when the area
performances and exhibits, as well as was part of a vast inland sea. Since the bluff contains an
a sales gallery for viewing.
abundance of fossilized animal remains, including
mollusk shells and shark teeth, it represents an
excellent laboratory for geology and paleontology.
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Parks & Recreation
TENN-TOM WATERWAY
This 234-mile stretch connects Middle
America with the Gulf of Mexico. The
Waterway offers numerous opportunities for
outdoor recreation including boating, fishing,
picnicking, nature trails, and playgrounds.
BLACK PRAIRIE WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
744 Firetower Road • Crawford, MS
(662) 272-8303
Home to multiple national and regional bird
dog field trials and fox hunts.
BROWNS RV TRAILER PARK
2002 Bluecutt Road
(662) 328-1976
Camping featuring on-site laundry, cable TV
and full hook-ups.
For more information
on the Tenn-Tom Waterway:
(800) 457-9739 or (662) 328-8936
BURNT OAK LODGE
1563 Penn Station Road, Crawford, MS
(662) 272-9550 www.burntoaklodge.com
Burnt Oak Lodge has quickly become a
favorite for corporate functions, wedding
receptions, football weekends, getaways, and
quail hunting.
COLUMBUS LAKE ON THE TENNESSEETOMBIGBEE WATER WAY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(662) 327-2142
Columbus Lake offers 9,000 acres of fresh
water for fishing and water sports.
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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N
LEE PARK
Located on Seventh Street North
(662) 327-4935
Facility includes a state of the art
playground area designed by Leather and
Associates, pavilion with BBQ grill and a
family changing room for infants.
LAKE LOWNDES STATE PARK/
OPOSSUM TRAIL
3319 Lake Lowndes Road
(662) 328-2110
COLUMBUS LOCK & DAM EAST BANK
Wilkins-Wise Road
(662) 245-0461
Recreation and picnic area, plus an
exercise trail.
COLUMBUS MARINA
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway,
Mile 335 • (662) 327-8450
Located just above the Stennis
Lock and Dam.
COLUMBUS RIVERWALK & TRAIL
(662) 328-6305
2.2 mile walking/biking trail. The trail
begins at Main Street and winds along the
Tombigbee River. The trail offers two
pavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks,
and picnic tables.
DEWAYNE HAYES RECREATION AREA
AND CAMPGROUND
7934 Barton Ferry Road
(662) 434-6939
Located immediately next to Columbus
Lake on the Tenn-Tom Waterway, the
Dewayne Hayes Recreation Area and has
100 sites with electric and water hookups
and 10 primitive sites. The campground
provides convenient access to the waterway
and there is ample opportunity for fishing,
boating, or just spending the day hiking
and sightseeing along the banks of the river.
Kids will love the day-use Spray Park.
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Lake Lowndes State Park offers complete
recreational facilities for individuals,
families and groups with award-winning
hiking trails, such as the Opossum Trail–a
5.6-mile trail with a self-guided tour
outlining native plants, trees and wildlife in
the park. Located on a beautiful 150-acre
lake, the park provides limitless
opportunities for fishing and camping.
Cabins available for rent, as well as facilities
for football, tennis, softball, and other
organized sports.
PLYMOUTH BLUFF CENTER
2200 Old West Point Road
(662) 241-6214
190 acres of clean air, blue skies, refreshing
scenery, abundant wildlife, and peaceful
surroundings. Plymouth Bluff offers four
miles of self-guided nature and fitness
trails–perfect for avid hikers and nature
enthusiasts.
TOMBIGBEE RIVER RV PARK
Wilkins-Wise Road
(662) 328-8655
Park includes water, sewer and electric
hook-ups.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
3606 West Plymouth Road
For 170 years the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers have been “nation builders” as
well as nation defenders. A major part of
this mission has been developing and
managing water resources in the public
interest. Indeed the hydrologic landscape of
the United States has been transformed by
locks, dams, reservoirs, canals, levees, dikes,
and other features of the Corps Rivers and
Harbors mission.
ATTRACTIONS
Come play a round of golf on one of our challenging courses. Attend a thrilling drag race or one of
our many competitive sporting events. Here in Columbus, we’ll show you the meaning of “good sport.”
GOLF
COLUMBUS COUNTRY CLUB
2331 Military Road • (662) 328-5584
A 6,400-yard, 18-hole championship course
where visitors can enjoy our Stay and Play
program. Proof of hotel and accommodation
and green fee apply.
ELM LAKE GOLF CLUB
1609 Taylor-Thurston Road • (662) 329-8964
A 7,000-yard, 18-hole, 72-par championship
course designed by Kevin Tucker.
GREEN OAKS GOLF CLUB
326 Green Oaks Drive • (662) 328-3879
A 6,500-yard, 18-hole, 72-pair course.
WHISPERING PINES GOLF CLUB
Columbus Air Force Base
Building 570 C Street • (662) 434-7932
COLUMBUS/LOWNDES RECREATION
AUTHORITY
2535 Main Street & Martin Luther King
Drive • (662) 327- 4935
Provides a variety of quality programs,
services, park and recreational facilities for
baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and football.
MOTORSPORTS
COLUMBUS SPEEDWAY
2616 Tabernacle Road • (662) 241-5004
Get in on the weekly auto racing at this
.3-mile red clay oval track.
MAGNOLIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
495 Highway 45 South • (662) 240-3478
Enjoy racing excitement at this .375-mile
oval racetrack.
This military course is a 5,275-yard, 9-hole
PGA facility. Civilians welcome with a
two-day advance reservation.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
MONTH BY MONTH OVERVIEW OF AREA EVENTS
APRIL
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage
Tennessee Williams Welcome Center
Annual tour of homes with daily tours,
candlelight tours and carriage rides of
historic Southside Columbus.
STS Top 20 Event.
Admission • (800) 920-3533
Columbus Pilgrimage 10K Run
Special Events
Begins and ends at the Tennessee Williams
Welcome Center.
JANUARY
Entry Fee
Dream 365 MLK Celebration
The Columbus/Lowndes County Convention &
Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with the Columbus
Cultural Heritage Foundation, is proud to present a
number of special events that feature the unique
aspects of Columbus’ rich culture and heritage.
Events range from literary celebrations and tours with
tall tales to architectural tours and educational
forums. There is a little bit of something special for
everyone in Columbus.
CATFISH IN THE ALLEY®
A celebration of the lives of African-Americans in
Columbus and the important contributions they
have made, from political to artistic to athletic. The
event includes live music and Mississippi farmraised catfish. Early March.
ANNUAL SPRING PILGRIMAGE
FALL TOUR OF HOMES
Guests can tour antebellum and
Victorian homes during this lovely
Fall tour. Early October.
GHOSTS & LEGENDS TOUR
Embark on a guided journey through
Columbus’ historical and haunted
past. Late October.
This celebration brings thousands of people
together in a show of unity to honor the
memory of Dr. King, and to rededicate
themselves to the principles of freedom and
justice. STS Top 20 Event.
Admission to some activities
(662) 425-1234
DECORATIVE ARTS &
PRESERVATION FORUM AND
ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
MARCH
Enjoy this annual event of
entertainment, advice and discussion
that yields a true sense of the
relationship of past, present and
future. Early November.
A celebration of the lives of AfricanAmericans in Columbus and the important
contributions they have made, from political
to artistic to athletic. The event includes live
music and Mississippi farm-raised catfish.
No Admission • (800) 920-3533
TALES FROM THE CRYPT
No admission • (662) 328-6305
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The Kansas City Barbeque Society’s
Magnolia State BBQ Championship & Food
Fair offers children’s activities and live
music.
No Admission • (662) 328-6850
Catfish in the Alley®
The antebellum mansions of Columbus are
impeccably maintained and resplendent as ever.
Many tour homes feature recreated activities of the
1800s complete with period costumes, which add
even more authenticity to this historic event.
STS Top 20 Event. Early April.
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
students recreate the lives of noted local personalities interred at the historic Friendship Cemetery, site
of the Decoration Day that inspired the poem, The
Blue and the Gray. The multi-evening event occurs
during Spring Pilgrimage. Early April.
Grilling on the River
Columbus Riverwalk
Downtown Spring Open House
Main Street Columbus
Downtown businesses open special hours
with refreshments and sales.
Tales From the Crypt
Friendship Cemetery
History and drama recreating lives of
personalities at their grave sites.
Admission • (800) 920-3533
Decoration Day Reenactment
Friendship Cemetery
European Art Deco Tableware, about 1925-1935,
in the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass
Reenactment of the 1866 service that
eventually became the nation’s Memorial
Day celebration.
No admission
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Market Street
Festival
Downtown
Columbus
Music and art festival
held in historic
downtown Columbus.
STS Top 20 Event.
Admission to
some activities
(662) 328-6305
JULY
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Crawford Cotton Boll Festival
Downtown Crawford, MS
Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium
Mississippi University for Women
This festival celebrates and honors those who
helped make cotton one of the leading
industries in the South. Held in Crawford,
the event features an array of live
entertainment, including speakers, a step
show, and more.
A three-day celebration of Southern
literature.
Decorative Arts & Preservation Forum/
Antiques Show & Sale
Trotter Convention Center
Admission to some activities
(662) 329-7119
www.muw.edu
No admission • (662) 272-5164
This festival offers a fun-filled Independence
Day celebration featuring live music and
family-oriented activities.
No admission (662) 386-6923
Embark on a guided journey through
Columbus’ historical and haunted past.
Admission • (800) 327-2686
Fall Tour of Homes
Tour antebellum and Victorian homes
during this lovely Fall tour.
AUGUST
Wings Over Columbus
Columbus Air Force Base
CAFB opens its gates for an open house and air
show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds!
(662) 434-7068
JUNE
Juneteenth
Sim Scott Park
A celebration of African-American freedom,
Juneteenth emphasizes education and
achievement, and presents the community
with a time for reflection and rejoicing. The
event offers a variety of speakers, arts and
crafts, music, and food.
No admission • (662) 329-5871
Roast-n-boast
Columbus Fairgrounds
Festival including live music and a
barbeque-cooking contest.
STS Top 20 Event.
Admission • (662) 549-5054
Artesia Days
Artesia
This late summer festival offers activities
and entertainment for the entire family.
Enjoy live music, great food, story time with
Mother Goose, train rides for the kids, and
even a school supply giveaway.
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No admission • (662) 328-6305
DECEMBER
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival
Great night of art, entertainment, the
lighting of the town Christmas tree, and
homemade wassail while shopping with
downtown merchants.
A celebration of the unique culture and
entrepreneurial spirit of one of the city’s
most highly profiled business and
entertainment districts. In its heyday, the
Queen City Hotel hosted a wide array of
entertainment royalty such as Duke
Ellington, Count Basie, Fats Domino, B. B.
King, and Little Richard. The event includes
live music, great food, and activities for the
entire family. STS Top 20 Event.
No admission • (662) 328-6305
No admission • (662) 329-1191
SEPTEMBER
234 MILES OF YARD SALES! Begins at
Miss./Tenn. state line to Hwy 45 Columbus
and ends in Demopolis, AL. Located along
and adjacent to the Tenn-Tom Waterway,
enjoy the Columbus Riverwalk and great
bargains at the same time.
Admission to some events
(800) 327-2686 or (662) 328-0222
[email protected]
Downtown businesses open special hours
with refreshments and sales.
Wassail Fest
Downtown Columbus
Trash & Treasures Along the Tenn-Tom
Columbus Riverwalk
Tribute honoring one of America’s most
prolific playwrights, Tennessee Williams.
Enjoy plays, forums, exhibits, and Victorian
home tours. STS Top 20 Event.
Admission to some activities
(800) 920-3533
Admission • (800) 920-3533
(662) 272-5255
Tennessee Williams Tribute
& Tour of Victorian Homes
Fine and collectible antiques, with lectures
and related activities.
Downtown Open House
Main Street Columbus
Ghosts & Legends Tour
Southside/Townsend Park Blues Festival
SPECIAL EVENTS
MAY
No admission
Holiday Historic Homes Tour
Tour antebellum and Victorian homes
decorated for the holidays during the month
of December.
Admission • (800) 920-3533
Contact the Columbus/Lowndes County Convention & Visitors Bureau for a
complete Schedule of Events. (800) 327-2686 or www.columbus-ms.org
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LODGING
LODGING
HOTELS/MOTELS
AMERICA’S BEST
VALUE INN
510 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-8788
BEST WESTERN
EXECUTIVE INN
303 Shoney Drive
(662) 329-2255
National reservations
(800) 528-1234
BUDGET INN
2400 Hwy 82 East
(662) 328-2551
Lodging
COMFORT INN
COLUMBUS INN & SUITES
TRAVELERS DELUXE
1210 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-2422
National reservations
(800) 221-2222
506 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-5202
1001 Island Road
(662) 328-5158
MOTEL 6
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM
1203 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-4450
National reservations
(800) 466-8356
129 Brickerton Street
(662) 327-9999
National reservations
(800) 228-1000
DAYS INN
At the end of the day, it’s all about the experience. In Historic Columbus, you’ll experience a
level of comfort and hospitality like no place else. Truly accommodating, for every taste and
every budget.
BED & BREAKFASTS
AMZI LOVE/LINCOLN HOME BED &
BREAKFAST INN & GARDENS
(Circa 1833)
305 Seventh Street South • (662) 328-5413
www.amzilovelincolnhomes.com
BURNT OAK LODGE
1563 Penn Station Road, Crawford, MS
(662) 272-9550
www.burntoaklodge.com
CARTNEY-HUNT HOUSE (Circa 1828)
408 Seventh Street South • (662) 244-7232
www.cartney-hunthouse.com
AVAKIAN-SHADOWLAWN INN (Circa 1848)
1024 College Street • (662) 327-3600
www.shadowlawncolumbus.com
BACKSTROM’S COUNTRY
BED & BREAKFAST
EURO STES. BB&L
(Bed, Breakfast & Lunch)
513 Main Street • (662) 328-2021
1133 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-4545
National reservations
(800) 329-7466
ECONOMY INN
2206 Main Street
(662) 327-1042
GILMER INN
321 Main Street
(662) 328-0070
HERITAGE INN
1209 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-4405
JACKIE O’ HOUSE
HOLIDAY INN
BARRISTER’S HOUSE (Circa 1835)
1700 Ninth Street South • (662) 327-5100
www.hstrial-kspillane.homestead.com
1200 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-7077
National reservations
(888) 890-0242
BARRY HOUSE, THE (Circa 1838)
243 Island Road
(662) 328-3341
PLYMOUTH BLUFF
2200 Old West Point Road
(662) 241-6214
PUCKETT HOUSE
MUW Campus
1100 College Street
(662) 329-7126
RIVERCHASE INN
4567 Hwy 182 East • (662) 328-7213
406 Third Avenue North
(662) 574-2790 or (662) 327-0721
[email protected]
www.barristershouse.com
PLAZA MOTEL
PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS, THE
2015 Military Road
(662) 328-6720
O P E N I N G L AT E 2 0 1 0 /
E A R LY 2 0 1 1
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
BY MARRIOTT
_________
COURTYARD BY
MARRIOTT
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES
504 Fifth Street South
(662) 241-5553 or (662) 386-2171
www.paintedladyofcolumbus.com
506 Fourth Street South • (662) 574-2036
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DINING
PIT & CONE
302 Tuscaloosa Road
(662) 329-1574
PJ’S BBQ
2225 Hwy 45 North
(662) 241-5338
SHIRLEY BARBEQUE
26 Glynis Drive
(662) 245-1451
BUFFET
RYAN’S FAMILY
STEAK HOUSE
1201 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-9216
Dining
STEVE BARNHILL’S
FRESH SOUTHERN
BUFFET
625 18th Avenue North
(662) 240-9955
ASIAN
BUFFET CITY CHINESE
RESTAURANT
1208 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-6200
PEKING CHINESE
RESTAURANT
1614 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-9956
CHINA HOUSE
913 Alabama Street
(662) 241-0009
BBQ
FAMILY PIT
718 Hwy 373
(662) 329-5210
CHINA ROYAL
1613 Main Street
(662) 328-2699
HANKS#1 BBQ
5809 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-4233
GOLDEN STAR CHINESE
RESTAURANT
(Leigh Mall)
1404 Old Aberdeen Road
(662) 329-5247
THE LITTLE DOOEY
(2 locations)
701 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-0028
LITTLE TOKYO
1920-1 Hwy 45 North
(662) 244-6030
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927 Alabama Street
(662) 245-1382
CASUAL
APPLEBEE’S
NEIGHBORHOOD
GRILL & BAR
2332 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-3348
ATRIUM RESTAURANT
1200 Hwy 45 North
(Holiday Inn)
(662) 327-7077
CAFÉ ON MAIN
101 5th Street South
(662) 241-0045
CHILI’S RESTAURANT
1207 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-4644
CHRISTY’S
HAMBURGERS
110 Waverly Ferry Road
(662) 327-1905
LA DOLCE VITA BISTRO
(Inside Le Gourmet
Cheese & Gift Shop)
513 Main Street
(662) 328-2021
ARBY’S
1911 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-2536
TABLE OF PLENTY
1001 Military Road
(662) 570-1748
BACK YARD BURGERS
1913 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-9199
TRINITY ISLAND
2212 Military Road
(662) 328-8452
BLOCK & BARREL DELI
229 Main Street
(662) 241-0011
CASUAL ELEGANCE
FRONT DOOR/
BACK DOOR
400 Main Street
(662) 329-3693
THE GOLDEN HORN
5286 North Frontage Road;
Hwy 82 West
(Golden Triangle Airport)
(662) 328-4509
THE GRILL AT
JACKSON SQUARE
1927 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-8656
HARVEY’S
200 Main Street
(662) 327-1639
J. BROUSSARD’S
210 5th Street South
(662) 243-1480
COFFEE
BEANS & CREAM
60 Brickerton Street
(662) 328-2003
JOE MUGGS
(Books-A-Million)
1434 Old Aberdeen Road
(662) 327-5447
KUDOZ
515 18th Avenue North
Town Square Plaza
(662) 241-1941
FAST FOOD
AMERICAN DELI
1404 Old Aberdeen Road
(662) 241-7737
BULLETS
(2 locations)
111 Lehmbergh Road
(662) 327-3799
166 Plymouth Bluff
Access Road
(662) 241-4996
BURGER KING
119 Alabama Street
(662) 328-5004
CAPTAIN D’S
(2 locations)
506 Alabama Street
(662) 328-0357
1718 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-4005
CHURCH’S CHICKEN
1403 Main Street
(662) 327-4090
DONUT FACTORY
1214 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-0546
DUNKIN’ DONUTS
1725 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-3550
DINING
LITTLE PORKY’S
316 Overview Drive
(662) 328-7238
HARDEE’S
(2 locations)
203 Alabama Street
(662) 327-0304
1460 Old Aberdeen Road
(Leigh Mall)
(662) 327-5811
HUDDLE HOUSE
2009 Military Road
(662) 327-2323
KFC
(2 locations)
214 Alabama Street
(662) 328-8047
2224 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-2333
KRYSTAL
2121 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-0026
MCDONALD’S
(2 locations)
1840 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-9444
937 Alabama Street
(662) 328-1515
POPEYES FAMOUS
CHICKEN
1535 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-1126
SHIPLEY DO-NUT SHOP
2526 Hwy 182 East
(662) 327-4361
SKEETS HOT DOGS
2001 14th Avenue North
(662) 327-0755
SONIC DRIVE-IN
(2 locations)
1916 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-3026
221 Alabama Street
(662) 327-6726
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DINING
LA FIESTA BRAVA
(2 locations)
525 Alabama Street
(662) 329-4106
1907 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-5508
1921 Hwy 45 North
(662) 244-8511
64 Brickerton Street
(662) 329-8585
1913 Hwy 45 North
(In Walmart)
(662) 327-1700
TACO BELL
(2 locations)
905 Alabama Street
(662) 329-1594
2328 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-1615
UNITED DELI &
GROCERY
212 Tuscaloosa Road
(662) 328-5105
WAFFLE HOUSE
1204 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-1408
WENDY’S
(2 locations)
101 Alabama Street
(662) 244-8725
1903 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-2584
ITALIAN
THE GREEN OLIVE
441 Wilkins-Wise Road
(662) 241-6611
MEXICAN
EL SAN JUAN
507 18th Avenue North
(662) 241-7460
MEXICAN KITCHEN
400 Hwy 82 East
(662) 328-4441
MI HACIENDA
1207 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-3396
MI TORO MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
(2 locations)
2420 Hwy 45 North
(662) 329-4099
65 South Street
(Caledonia)
(662) 356-0400
TAMPICO BAY
1515 College Street
(662) 327-2123
NEW ORLEANS
HUCK’S PLACE
121 5th Street South
(662) 327-6500
PROFFITT’S PORCH
1587 Officer’s
Lake Road
(662) 327-4485
DINING
SUBWAY
(4 locations)
213 Alabama Street
(662) 328-0986
NIGHTLIFE
ARMSTRONG
RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE
(Columbus Inn & Suites)
506 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-5202
ELBOW ROOM
418 2nd Avenue North
(662) 328-3931
FAT DADDY’S
NIGHTCLUB
1200 Hwy 45 North
(Holiday Inn)
(662) 327-7077
PIZZA
CJ’s PIZZA
507 18th Ave North
(662) 328-1700
DOUG AND HAZEL’S
DRIVE-IN
224 Tuscaloosa Road
(662) 241-5437
SOUTHWESTERN
CHILI’S RESTAURANT
1207 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-4644
DOMINO’S PIZZA
1510 Main Street
(662) 329-3131
HELEN’S KITCHEN
708 15th Street North
(662) 328-3063
GOOD TIMES LOUNGE
506 Hwy 45 North
(Columbus Inn & Suites)
(662) 328-5202
LITTLE CAESARS
929 Alabama Street
(662) 329-9144
JONES RESTAURANT
112 Fourth Street South
(Catfish Alley)
(662) 327-9933
STEAK/FISH
BARTAHATCHIE
OUTBACK
78 Brickerton Street
(662) 240-9922
THE LOFT AT RUBEN ’S
171 Moores Creek Road
(662) 328-9880
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
2321-L Hwy 45 North
(662) 241-6800
THE OFFICE SPORTS
BAR & GRILL
3756 Hwy 45 North
(662) 244-8838
PIZZA HUT
(2 locations)
522 Alabama Street
(662) 328-1222
FUHGETABOUTIT
115 Market Street
(662) 329-6642
SEY’S BAR & GRILL
145 Old Aberdeen Road
(Leigh Mall)
(662) 328-8605
ZACHARY’S
205 5th Street North
(662) 240-0101
2215 Hwy 45 North
(662) 327-4472
SANDWICHES
McALISTER’S DELI
1723 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-3600
SWEET PEPPERS DELI
2017 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-6889
SOUTHERN
AKK’s
1316 Hwy 69 South
(662) 245-0296
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KOUNTRY KITCHEN
142 South McCrary Road
(662) 327-9207
L’S DINER
1997 Lake Lowndes Road
(662) 328-6400
CANEY FORK
RESTAURANT
528 18th Avenue North
(662) 328-4381
JACK’S STEAK &
CATFISH
301 Tuscaloosa Road
(662) 327-2990
LITTLE KITCHEN
4328 Hwy 373 (CAFB)
(662) 434-9954
OLD HICKORY STEAK
HOUSE
1301 Hwy 45 North
(662) 328-9793
NANA’S KITCHEN
3147 Steens Vernon Road
(662) 241-5327
RANCH HOUSE
807 Alabama Street
(662) 328-0784
OLD TOWN GRILL
3672 New Hope Road
(662) 329-4860
RUBEN’S FISH HOUSE
171 Moores Creek Road
(662) 328-9880
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(800) 327-2686 or (662) 329-1191
www.columbus-ms.org
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SHOPPING
136 Lincoln Road
(662) 574-0115
exhibit, presentation, and conference suite
where people may view materials and
memorabilia from the writings and
achievements of the bestselling author and
MSU alumnus.
Stewart’s Antiques Appraisals
& Estate Sales
924 Third Avenue North
(662) 251-1515
TUPELO, MS • 65 miles North
Three Sisters Antiques
Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
(662) 841-1245
3720 Caledonia-Kolola Road, Caledonia, MS
(662) 574-1026
Waverley Antiques
1852 Waverley Mansion Road
West Point, MS
(662) 494-1399
SHOPPING
Belk Department Store
2031Highway 45 North
(662) 241-4443
The Crossing
Shopping
As you browse our charming specialty stores,
boutiques and antique emporiums, enjoying
the delightful atmosphere of our awardwinning downtown, you’ll understand: the
journey can be as rewarding as the find.
Noxubee Wildlife Refuge • (662) 323-5548
48,000-acre refuge for hunting, picnicking,
birding, and hiking.
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Downtown Historic District
An antebellum-style mansion that tells the
story of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
through displays, models, audio-visual
programs, and exhibits.
Jackson Square
Highway 45 North
(662) 328-0333
Magnolia Place
Magnolia Antiques Mall
Highway 45 North
302 Alabama Street
(662) 328-4750
Riverhills Furniture
Meadow’s Auction Company
315 Main Street
(662) 241-4444
55 Whispering Trees
(662) 329-1854
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COLUMBUS VISITORS GUIDE
PICKENSVILLE, AL • 25 miles Southeast
Tom Bevill Visitors Center & Museum
(205) 373-8705
Leigh Mall
504 Fifth Street South
(662) 241-5553 or (662) 386-2171
Traditional Mennonite bakery.
Hwy 45 North
Highway 45 North
The Painted Lady of Columbus
Antique Shop
BROOKSVILLE, MS • 25 miles Southwest
201 Alabama Street
(662) 329-4187
1223 Second Avenue North
(662) 386-6157
1116 Gardner Boulevard
(662) 329-1825
Location, location, location. Historic Columbus
puts you right where you want to be when you
want to explore the region – at the hub of all
the area’s exciting activities. See it all and enjoy
it more when you start in Columbus.
Gateway Center
Beard Interiors & Antiques
Lighting Unlimited
ATTRACTIONS
Ole Country Bakery • (662) 738-5795
(662) 328-6305
ANTIQUES
Regional
Highway 45 North
Windchase Shops
2118 Highway 45 North
The Shops At Brickerton
Highway 82 and Military Road
(662) 327-4676
REGIONAL
R&S Antiques and Used Furniture
STARKVILLE, MS • 25 miles West
Starkville Historic Districts
(662) 323-3322
Take a tour of Starkville’s five Historic
Districts–Old Main, Greensboro, Overstreet,
Nash Street, and The Cotton District. Houses
in these districts reflect Queen Ann, Folk,
Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and midtwentieth-century Craftsman-style
architecture.
Mississippi State University
(662) 325-5198
Visit the beautiful campus of MUW for
guided tours (historical, horticultural or
children’s) or join in all the excitement of
SEC collegiate sports. Don’t miss the chance
to spend time in the John Grisham Room,
located on the third floor of MSU’s Mitchell
Memorial Library–a beautifully appointed
The birthplace of the “King of Rock and
Roll” includes the modest home Elvis’ father
built, a statue of Elvis with his first guitar, a
memorial chapel, a walk of life, a fountain of
life, a park, a story wall, a gift shop, a newly
renovated museum, and the church Elvis
attended as a child.
Tupelo Automobile Museum
(662) 842-4242
Impressive collection of 150 automobiles,
including an 1886 motorized carriage created
by Karl Benz that is considered the world’s
first automobile!
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
(662) 844-8709
Home to one of the largest buffalo herds East
of the Mississippi River!
TUSCALOOSA, AL • 75 miles Southeast
Children’s Hands-On Museum
(205) 349-4235
Learning through play is what our exhibits
are all about, and you are encouraged to
touch, feel and play in our exhibits. Three
floors of fun wait for families and school
groups, too. With 21 exhibits, CHOM offers
newborns through age 13 a fabulous place
just for them!
University of Alabama • (205) 348-6010
Home of the Crimson Tide, U of A was
founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public
college. Gre
WEST POINT, MS • 25 miles Northwest
Howlin’ Wolf Museum & Statue
(662) 605-0770
Blues museum featuring history and artifacts
of Howlin’ Wolf and the Black Prairie
Region, Big Joe Williams, and Bukka White.
Granite statue of Howlin’ Wolf on display.en
The Ritz Theatre • (662) 494-7489
Once an abandoned 1930s movie theatre, this
historic landmark is now a center of activity.
The Café Ritz offers a unique dining
experience in an nostalgic setting.or
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Amzi Love / Lincoln Homes
Columbus Lake/Tenn-Tom Waterway
Columbus Marina
DeWayne Hayes Rec. Area
East Bank Boat Ramps
Elm Lake Public Golf Course
Friendship Cemetery
Green Oaks Golf Club
Lake Lowndes State Park
Lee Home Museum
Plymouth Bluff Center
Columbus Country Club
Propst Park
Riverwalk
Rosedale
Rosenzweig Arts Center
Rosewood Manor
Sandfield Cemetery
Stennis East Bank Lock & Dam
Temple Heights
The Haven
Town Creek Campground
Twelve Gables
Waverley Plantation
Whitehall
Columbus Speedway
Magnolia Speedway
Columbus, Mississippi
The Center of the South
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Historic Downtown Shopping District
Jackson Square
Leigh Mall
Magnolia Court
Belk Department Store
Sheffield Court
Shops at Brickerton
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Columbus Fairgrounds
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Lowndes County Airport
Public Library / Archives
Trotter Convention Center
Mississippi University for Women
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America’s Best Value
Wingate by Wyndham
Cartney-Hunt House B&B
Backstrom’s B&B
Economy Inn
Plaza Motel
Traveler’s Deluxe
Shadowlawn B&B
Jackie O’ House B&B
Lincoln Home B&B
Puckett House
Best Western
Budget Inn
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75 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL
65 miles from Tupelo, MS
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120 miles from Birmingham, AL
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146 miles from Jackson, MS
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162 miles from Memphis, TN
223 miles from Mobile, AL
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293 miles from New Orleans, LA
295 miles from Little Rock, AR
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306 miles from Nashville, TN
347 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
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Days Inn
Gilmer Inn
Hampton Inn
Heritage Inn
Holiday Inn
Motel 6
Plymouth Bluff Center
Master Hosts Inn
Barrister’s B&B
Barry House B&B
The Painted Lady of Columbus B&B
The Euro Stes. BB&L
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318 B Seventh Street North
P.O. Box 789, Columbus, MS 39703
(800) 327-2686
www.columbus-ms.org
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