OPEN DOORS
Columbus is a city where Southern history, literary genius, and the blues converge. Begin your journey at the Tennessee Williams House Museum & Welcome Center, an essential starting point for any visit. From there, immerse yourself in the past by taking a guided group tour of the city’s pre-Civil War homes.
LOOK BACK
Take a reflective moment at Friendship Cemetery, the powerful location where people placed flowers on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers in 1865, inspiring the tradition of Memorial Day. Visit history museums located next door to each other—the Stephen D. Lee Home & Museum and the Agnes Zaiontz Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Transportation Museum, exploring military and infrastructural feats.
GET CULTURED
Dive into the local culture with a variety of trails and galleries. Visit the city’s three historic Mississippi Blues Trail markers or follow the developing African American Heritage Tour trail. For visual arts, catch a current show at the Columbus Arts Council, or browse the University Galleries at the Mississippi University for Women (MUW). Your group also can enjoy a refreshing nature break on the walking trails at the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center.
DINE DOWNTOWN
Conclude your day in the bustling downtown of Columbus. Enjoy great shopping before settling into one of the many local favorite restaurants, most of which happily accommodate groups. For a unique experience, try the Edible Plant Trail on the MUW campus or take a tour of the South Columbus Historic District. Plan your trip in April to catch major events like the Spring Pilgrimage or Catfish in the Alley, a festival dedicated to blues music and savory Mississippi catfish.
LEARN MORE
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau
visitcolumbusms.org
Main Image: Tennessee Williams House Museum & Welcome Center; Credit: Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau
