Ten minutes from Providence Canyon (35 minutes from Columbus), this campground is open year-round and is on the northern end of the 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. It's the best-value place to stay in the area, with lots of facilities: 43 campsites and 15 basic, cosy cottages. Activities include pontoon-boat rental ($35 for four hours), fishing and mini-golf ($4).
Wildlife tours ($5) run at the weekend, with the chance to spot alligators and native birds.
8.03 MILES
Only 30 minutes from Columbus sits Georgia’s 'Little Grand Canyon.' This 1003-acre state park is something to behold. Otherworldly formations include…
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
25.69 MILES
Operated by Columbus State University, this space-themed wonderland is full of interactive exhibits that your kids will love, plus some of the most…
National Civil War Naval Museum
24.91 MILES
This museum, dedicated to the naval history of the nation's bloodiest conflict, includes the CSS Jackson, an 1862 ironclad Confederate navy ship that was…
The River Market Antiques & Lunch Box Museum
28.14 MILES
This bizarre emporium is home to more than 2000 colorful lunch boxes. The most valuable are estimated to fetch in the region of $2500 if they were to ever…
Carson McCullers Center for Writers & Musicians
27.02 MILES
The future literary lioness Carson McCullers moved here with her family in 1925, when she was just eight years old, and lived here for 19 years. It's also…
8.03 MILES
Only 30 minutes from Columbus sits Georgia’s 'Little Grand Canyon.' This 1003-acre state park is something to behold. Otherworldly formations include…
2. National Civil War Naval Museum
24.91 MILES
This museum, dedicated to the naval history of the nation's bloodiest conflict, includes the CSS Jackson, an 1862 ironclad Confederate navy ship that was…
3. Coca-Cola Space Science Center
25.69 MILES
Operated by Columbus State University, this space-themed wonderland is full of interactive exhibits that your kids will love, plus some of the most…
4. Carson McCullers Center for Writers & Musicians
27.02 MILES
The future literary lioness Carson McCullers moved here with her family in 1925, when she was just eight years old, and lived here for 19 years. It's also…
5. The River Market Antiques & Lunch Box Museum
28.14 MILES
This bizarre emporium is home to more than 2000 colorful lunch boxes. The most valuable are estimated to fetch in the region of $2500 if they were to ever…