Hotels in Columbus, GA

Tucked along the flowing Chattahoochee River, Columbus is a hidden gem in western Georgia. From the RiverWalk’s 15-mile scenic park that welcomes you to town, this city is home to a vibrant art presence, thriving culinary scene and beautiful scenery to explore. We have the best hotels in Columbus to find the unexpected just steps away from your comfortable and luxurious room.  

Start your trip by visiting the National Civil War Naval Museum, centrally located overlooking the Chattahoochee River. See the remains of 19th-century warships and the extensive collection of ships, guns, flags, artifacts, and even live cannon firing events. For an out-of-this-world experience, head to the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Here, you can take a sky tour and planetarium show, browse Georgia’s largest collection of NASA Space Shuttle artifacts, be a pilot for the day through interactive exhibits and learn about the Apollo mission. More patriotic activities are waiting at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, a giant museum found just outside the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning. This museum tells the history of the United States Army infantryman through artifacts and interactive exhibits from all eras of American history. 

We have downtown Columbus hotels in the area’s arts district where you can explore and experience a broad range of Uptown’s art activities. Stop by the Bo Bartlett Center at Columbus State University, a dynamic learning laboratory and creative gallery. This unique center in the Corn Center for the Visual Arts displays The Scarborough Collection, paintings by Columbus artist Bo Bartlett, and rotating exhibitions of American artists.  

The Columbus Museum shows American artwork and regional history exhibits showcasing the local community’s culture. There’s something for all ages here, from an interactive family area to diverse art galleries. The museum is also home to the Bradley Olmsted Garden, part of the Wynn’s Hill-Overlook Historic District and includes flower beds, a 1912 Mediterranean Revival home, and a nature hiking trail.

Columbus is home to stunning Georgia landscape, and the Columbus Botanical Gardens are no exception. This sprawling 22-acre green space is the perfect place to hike the Joann Holt Walking Trail, stroll through gorgeous floral displays and tour the historic 1890s Adams Farmhouse. Let the fragrant southern backdrop fill the senses as you explore colorful rose and magnolia gardens.   

Step back in time at Historic Westville, a fascinating history museum replicating a 19th-century Georgia. With 17 furnished southern buildings, including courthouses, churches, stores and craft shops, create an authentic village environment for visitors to explore. Character actors and period piece plays bring the stories of Columbus to life as they demonstrate woodworking, dressmaking and blacksmithing from the mid-19th century. After living the old south lifestyle, head back to your room at one of our top hotels in Columbus, GA to enjoy premier amenities and world-class service.  

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