Visit Downtown Historic District: 2025 Downtown Historic District, Columbus Travel Guide

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Infantry Museum at Ft Benning - closed Monday's - details the history of the US Infantry and Ft Benning #georgia

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center

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You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Peachtree Mall

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During your trip to Columbus, you can do some window-shopping at Peachtree Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment venues.

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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Enjoy a show at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Springer Opera House

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Enjoy a show at Springer Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center

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Learn about the events happening at Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

Coca-Cola Space Science Center

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You can browse the exhibits at Coca-Cola Space Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this walkable area.

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Built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose and throat specialist, this house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. It was designed by L.E. Thornton of New York.

The Bullard family lived here for 90 years. Their guests included President Franklin D. Roosevelt and generals George Patton and George Marshall who dined on "Country Captain." A popular regional dish originated by the family cook, Arle Mullins.

The house was listed in the National register in 1977 and painstakingly restored in 1978 by the new owners, dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson.

High Uptown Historic District

When in High Uptown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Wynn House was built in 1839 when the city of Columbus was 11 years old. Greek Revival in style, the house has doric columns on three sides and is topped with a cupolo. Originally named “Oakview,” the house was built by Colonel William Wynn, for whom the Wynnton area of Columbus is named.

In 1852 Henry Hurt purchased the home from Colonel Wynn, but sold it in 1855 having never lived in it. The next owner, Mr. Hines Holt, was a prominent Georgia congressman and attorney. During the Civil War, his ownership saved the home from the Union Army captain sent to burn the homes in this area. The home remained in the Holt family for 50 years.

In 1905, Mr. J. T.

Wynns Hill Overlook

If you're spending some time in Wynns Hill Overlook, Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Dinglewood Historic District

While Dinglewood Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Columbus Museum and Wild wood park are some notable places to visit nearby.

"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

While visiting Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Wild wood park and Weracoba Park.

East Highlands

East Highlands might not have many top sights, but Wild wood park and Lunch Box Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District

While Peacock Woods-Diamond Circle Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Columbus Museum and Wild wood park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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