The Infantry Chapel
The Infantry Chapel was dedicated in 1934 to four chaplains who gave their lives in World War II. As a torpedo hit their ship, the chaplains gave their life preserves to others. This beautiful chapel is also considered the main post chapel. With a stunning high dome, a spiral staircase, soft beige colored walls, and ornate molding this chapel would be the perfect backdrop for any wedding. Outside, is a lush green lawn with plenty of room for an outdoor tent reception.

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center may seem like an unconventional place to hold your nuptials, but there is a chapel that can hold up to 120 people for an intimate wedding and two dining halls to host your reception. The Grand Hall is located under the “Last 100 Years” ramp which displays artifacts including helicopters and Bradley Fighting Vehicles and can comfortably hold up to 700 guests for a reception. The Colonial Room is a private dining room with a view of the parade field and Heritage Walk and can seat approximately 50 guests for an intimate reception or rehearsal dinner.

The Benning Conference Center
The Benning Conference Center formerly known as The Benning Club and The Officers Club has several ballrooms to choose from to host your event whether large or small. A large staff is there to help you coordinate your event including on-site catering. Located in the heart of Fort Benning it presents a beautiful setting for your event with ample parking to accommodate a large reception, ballrooms large enough for dinner and dancing, and a beautiful entrance for your guests.

Lets start with Pro Sports in the Fort Benning – Columbus area.

Cottonmouths
400 4th Street
Columbus GA 31902-1886
(706) 571-0086
(706) 571-8866
How bout that!  We have hockey in the South.    The Cottonmouths play 35 home games between Oct. and Apr. The Cottonmouths play at the Columbus Civic Center.

Columbus Lions
400 4th St.
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 681-2801 Arena Football is  pretty new in the  Fort Benning  – Columbus area.

East Alabama Motor Speedway
Hwy. 80
6 miles west of Phenix City, Alabama
(334) 297-2594

An oval 3/8 mile banked clay track. Home of the “National 100″. They hold stock car races and monster truck rallies throughout the spring and summer.

Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens
(1st Saturday in Nov.)
706-324-6252

Part of the million dollar Sport of Kings Challenge international series. The Steeple Chase proceeds are designated to support local charities.

Youth Sports in Columbus

Columbus and Phenix City Love Baseball and Softball

Home of the 2006 Little League World Champs – It is great to be world champion of anything.

Phenix City had the 1999 National Little League Champs as well but lost to Japan in the World Series

We hosted the 1996 Olympic Softball in Columbus.

We have High School teams that compete in baseball on the national level as well.

Columbus State University won the Division 2 College World Series and was runner up in 2007.

In addition to Baseball and Softball – Soccer is growing in popularity and is fast overtaking baseball and football. There is a major emphasis on youth sports in our area

SEC Football – Serious business in the Fort Benning – Columbus Ga area

If you are going to live in our area you have to pick a side.

Alabama

Georgia

Auburn

Florida

Or even Georgia Tech but you gotta pick somebody!

Keep up with Current Sports in Columbus Ga

Coca Cola Space Science Center – Simulated space missions and the Omnisphere theatre with laser light shows are highlights of this experience. This is a great place to take your kids and adults will have a good time as well. The inventor of Coca Cola was from Columbus and this is a fitting addition to our city. 701 Front Ave. Columbus Ga 31901 706-649-1470

Oxbow Meadows – Great nature trip! They actually have a suspension bridge that travels through the tops of the trees giving you a birds eye view of nature. The Creek Indians used this as their home in days gone past. Located on the Chattahoochee river at 3491 S. Lumpkin Rd. Columbus GA 31903 706-687-4090

Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum – Two Civil War battle ships are stationed here along with a lot of other interesting artifacts. Located along the River Walk at 1002 Victory Dr. Columbus Ga 31902 706-327-9798

River Walk – 14 miles along the Chattahoochee River – Beautiful brick walk that extends all the way down to the north side of Fort Benning from downtown Columbus – ending at Oxbow Meadows

National Infantry Museum
The new $85 million Infantry museum attracts visitors from all around the World.   It will sport a 3-D IMAX theatre among other important artifacts and historical information including a Bradley Tank. Read more on our infantry museum page.

Whitewater Rafting in Columbus Georgia is coming soon to keep up with the happenings go to http://www.columbusriver.com

Other things to do in Columbus Ga

1) Mikata – Japanese steak and sushi. Located just off Airport Thruway. First class in every respect. There are several Japanese restaurants in Columbus but Mikata is our favorite.

2) Chef Lee’s Chinese Restaurant – Located at Whitesville Rd. and Bradley Park Dr. – Ranked one of the top 10 Chinese Restaurants in America by more than one publication. It is something to see and the food and service is excellent.

3) Ben’s Chophouse – Casual elegant – Located off Airport Thruway – Steaks, Seafood, Burgers and Drinks.

4) Sandwich Shanty – My favorite lunchtime hangout. You have to try the Shrimp Poboy.

5) El Vaquero’s – On the north side of J.R. Allen Pkwy. just off Veterans Pkwy – Best Mexican fare on the planet – Great food and fast service. Margarita night is on Wednesday. See you there!

6) Meditereanean Cafe – Awesome food from pastas, to brick oven pizzas, to Gyros. Must stop in just off Airport thruway.

7) Country’s Barbecue – Downtown on 1st or Veterans Pkwy on the north side. – Columbus is loaded with barbeque. These guys do the downhome cooking and barbecue right.

Panera Bread – Lunchtime favorite of ours for there fresh sanwiches and salads.

9) Cannon Brew Pub – Downtown on Broadway – Great relaxed atmosphere built in a converted foundry. Still has the brick wall look and old belt driven fans. Really cool place to hang out, eat, and have a beverage.

10) Houlihans is a new style restaurant located downtown on Broadway in one of the old mill buildings converted to a restaurant and hotel. The food is great and the setting is relaxing.

This is our top 10 list although there are a lot of other places to like and enjoy in Columbus. We have all the standards and several more off standard. Ask us for a suggestion!