Wyndham Garden Hotel - Columbus

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Visit a butterfly habitat – and the National Infantry Museum.

With the majestic monarch or battlefield scenes, there really is something for everyone to see here in Columbus while staying at the Wyndham Garden Columbus Georgia hotel. Horse lovers will want to visit Poplar Place Farm with its many horse-related attractions and shows. Hike through canyons or in FDR State Park, they're both spectacular. And for something on a truly mind-boggling scale, don't miss the observatory at the Coca Cola Science Center. But if you prefer to look back rather than up at the stars, head to nearby Plains, Georgia, home of Jimmy Carter – our nation's 39th president. Our grand 1870s Springer Opera House is the home of some wonderful live theater, and some swear it's even haunted. But for haunting melodies, head to the Columbus Civic Center. We hope you'll have plenty of time to enjoy our great state. If you find you just can't see it all, please come back and be our guest again and again.

Art and Cultural

Columbus Civic Center

Located in downtown Columbus, it's the home to Grammy-award-winning artists, world-class sporting events, spectacular exhibits, and so much more.

Columbus Museum

Founded in 1953, this museum is one of the largest in the Southeast and is unique for its dual focus on American art and regional history. Enjoy both its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions.

River Center for the Performing Arts

First opened in 2002, this modern complex boasts a number of unique stages. The smallest is the black box, 250-seat Studio Theater. The largest is the three-tiered Bill Heard Theater that has a house capacity of 2,200. The Center has hosted Yo-Yo Ma, Garrison Keillor, the infamous Blanche Dubois, and many more.

Springer Opera House

Built in 1870, this stunning 700-seat space is home to the best in live theater, including Broadway tours and award-winning productions. Some even believe the ghost of Edwin Booth, perhaps the United States' most accomplished Shakespearean actor, haunts it.

Points of Interest

Callaway Gardens

This 13,000-acre venue is found in the town of Pine Mountain. Beautiful and peaceful, it boasts a greenhouse that changes with the seasons and a huge butterfly habitat. Callaway Gardens is also a bird-of-prey sanctuary, and they feature live shows with these magnificent creatures. In the summer, the beach offers many activities. Last but certainly not least, their adorable chapel is perfect for an intimate family wedding.

Chattahoochee RiverWalk

For centuries the Chattahoochee River has flowed from the mountains of north Georgia to the oyster beds of the Florida Panhandle. Take a leisurely stroll through our city's heritage, a walk that reminds all of what was, what is, and what will be.

Columbus Regional Medical Center

Columbus Regional has grown to become the area's healthcare leader, offering compassionate care and an unwavering commitment to the residents of the region.

Coca Cola Space Science Center

This state-of-the-art facility houses the Challenger Learning Center, the Omnisphere Theater and the Mead Observatory. Visit the Plaza area for many interactive exhibits and displays.

Columbus State University

Founded in 1958 as a junior college, CSU has been a four-year institution since 1965. Today the college has more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. What's more, several of their academic programs have achieved national recognition.

Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center

The Trade Center is located in the historic Columbus Iron Works, which has been painstakingly restored to its Civil War splendor. Today it's a unique setting for large meetings or conferences. Situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, the Trade Center is a downtown landmark that's close to both restaurants and entertainment facilities.

Doctor's Hospital

This 219-bed, full-service facility has full medical and surgical services. It offers business health, cardiac catheterization, emergency services, obstetrics services, outpatient surgery, radiology, rehabilitation services, sleep disorders center and telemetry services.

FDR's Little White House

This is Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential retreat and museum in Warm Springs, Georgia. He built it in 1932 while governor of New York, just prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs in 1924, hoping to cure his polio that had struck years earlier.

FDR State Park

Located in the town of Warm Springs, this park is rooted in the historical era of four-time President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps built several structures in the park during the Great Depression. Hikers will enjoy the scenic trails in Georgia's largest state park, especially the Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwood and pine forests.

Fort Benning

Established as Camp Benning in 1918, today it's home to the US Army Infantry Center and School, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, elements of 75th Ranger Regiment and much more. This self-sustaining military community proudly supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, family members, reserve component soldiers, retirees, and civilian employees on a daily basis.

Hughston Hospital

It was the nation's first hospital designed specifically to treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries or disorders. Today, the 100-bed, private room, specialty hospital is nationally recognized for offering outstanding clinical care.

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center

Opened in June of 2009, this 190,000-square-foot venue honors the history and bravery of infantry forces in the United States Army. Its signature exhibit is named "The Last 100 Yards," which contains scenes from eight wars with life-like casts of actual soldiers. Admission is free; however, there is a charge for the Imax theater or simulators.

Pine Mountain, Georgia

This charming town boasts great antiques, FDR State Park, Roosevelt Stables and Callaway Gardens. So take time to shop, ride horses, see the butterflies and so much more.

Plains, Georgia

Home to Jimmy Carter, our nation's 39th President. See his boyhood farm, shop for antiques, or just enjoy life at a slower pace.

Poplar Place Farm

Horse trials, dressage shows, schooling shows, show jumping and all things horse related are found at this renowned venue.

Providence Canyon State Park

Be amazed at Georgia's little Grand Canyon. At its deepest depths hikers may find a thin layer of water along the trail, indicating the water table below. Colorful wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting in this unique 1,003-acre park.

Wild Animal Safari

This venue offers such a unique experience – visitors can see, touch, photograph, and feed hundreds of exotic animals.

Uptown Columbus

Located along the Chattahoochee River, it's the home of Columbus' entertainment district, specialty shopping, pubs, art, and much more.

Shopping

Columbus Park Crossing

This outdoor mall is located in north Columbus and has major stores, small boutiques, and a multi-screen theater for you to enjoy.

Sports & Amusement

Bull Creek Golf Course

Voted to be one of the nation's top 25 public courses by Golf Digest, Bull Creek gives you a choice of two 18-hole options to play.

Country Club of Columbus

Donald Ross, the famous golf architect from Scotland, designed this golf course. Small elevated greens and bunkers with rollover edges are some of its most significant characteristics.

Green Island Country Club

This is an 18-hole, regulation-length course and driving range built in 1960. The short layout has three sets of tee boxes for a fun but challenging experience.

South Commons Softball Complex

Some say the facilities at the South Commons are unparalleled in the world of softball. The fact is, the seven fields and stadium field host hundreds of local league competitions.

Woodruff Farm Soccer Center

This 31-field complex is home to the Georgia State Soccer Cup. This is the venue to see competitors from under the age of six on up to adults battle it out.