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“Whoever you are, I’ve always depended on the kindnessof strangers.” If this line sounds familiar, you’ve probablyseen A Streetcar Named Desire, a play written by legendaryplaywright Tennessee Williams. Long before Tennesseewas awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Streetcar and Cat on aHot Tin Roof, he was just a simple southern boy living inColumbus, Miss. Through perseverance and creativity, herose to fame and established himself as an icon for presentand future generations. Throughout his lifetime,Tennessee made several trips back home to Columbus,even when he no longer had relatives here. He was alwaysgreeted with a welcoming smile and open arms becauseColumbus’ kindness is one he knew he could depend on.

That same kindness is extended to each and every visitorand is a quality deeply entwined with the city’s richhistory. During the Civil War, Columbus opened itschurches and homes to the wounded. While other citieswere ravaged, its status as a “hospital town” left theantebellum and Victorian homes, along with theircontents, untouched. Many of these architectural gems areopen for tour year-round. The National Trust for HistoricPreservation named Columbus, Mississippi one of its2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Columbus is hometo three National Register Historic Districts that boast animpressive 676 properties. In addition to daily hometours, Columbus offers numerous attractions, scenicoutdoor recreation venues, and endless options forlodging, dining and shopping. Call the Columbus/Lowndes County Convention and Visitors Bureau todayand let us assist you in all aspects of your visit.

318 B Seventh Avenue North(800) 327-2686 • www.columbus-ms.org

Tennessee WilliamsWelcome Center

Make the first home of legendary playwright TennesseeWilliams your first stop in Columbus. This home was therectory of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where his grandfather,the Reverend Walter Dakin, served. In 1993, the rectory wasin jeopardy of being torn down to make room for a churchexpansion. In an effort to preserve this historical and literarylandmark, the home was loaded onto flatbed trucks andtaken to its new site on Main Street.

Extensive efforts were made to restore the 1875 Victorianhome to its original glory. It was then reopened as theofficial Welcome Center for the city of Columbus. Just threemonths after the opening, Tennessee Williams was honoredwith a U.S. postage stamp and a ceremony was held at thehome. The Tennessee Williams Welcome Center is also aNational Literary Landmark. It is located in the heart ofColumbus’ downtown historic district at the corner of MainStreet and Third Street South.

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Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Welcome to Columbus

Tennessee WilliamsCentennial Celebration

2011 will mark a century’spassing since the birth ofAmerica’s Greatest Playwright.Columbus will play host to ayear-long program of plays,literary events, and festivals.

Visit Columbus in 2011 and be part of the celebration.

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Additional ColumbusLiterature:

Annual Pilgrimage Brochure

African-American HeritageBrochure

Destination Wedding Guide

Group Tour Guide

Historic Home Tours Brochure

Meeting Planner Guide

Reunion Guide

Tennessee-TombigbeeWaterway/Angler Information

Tennessee Williams Brochure

AMERICAN-INDIAN ARTIFACTS MUSEUM179 State Line Road(662) 251-1125The Museum holds Native Americanartifacts dating back hundreds and eventhousands of years. Many of the artifactswere given to the museum by local Indiantribe members. Open for tour byappointment.

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASEHighway 45 North @ Route 373(662) 434-7068 CAFB has trained pilots since WWII. Oncehome of the B-52 bomber, it graduateshundreds of Air Aces annually. Open fortour by appointment.

COLUMBUS-LOWNDES PUBLIC LIBRARY:BILLUPS-GARTH ARCHIVES/BUCKLEYGENEALOGY ROOM314 Seventh Street North (662) 329-5300Peruse extensive records of many aspects ofColumbus history including education, churches, government, businesses, buildings,historic homes, and local organizations.

COLUMBUS WAR MUSEUM 1501 Main Street • (205) 662-4129Created to honor and recognize not onlythose who died in military battles, but alsothe many who lived through them. Openyear-round. Free Admission.

EUGENIA SUMMER GALLERYMississippi University for Women1100 College Street • (662) 329-7341Located on MUW campus and houses thedepartments of Art and Design and Musicand Theatre. Open Monday-Friday.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT(662) 328-6305The district is made up of blocks of specialtyshops, restaurants and historic buildings.

HISTORIC DISTRICT DRIVING TOURWind through Columbus’ scenic historicdistrict while learning about the historic andarchitecturally significant sights ofColumbus. Guide information and CDsavailable at the Tennessee WilliamsWelcome Center.

HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR“Put your walking shoes on” and take in thesplendor of Columbus’ Downtown andSouthside Historic Districts. Guideinformation available at the TennesseeWilliams Welcome Center.

LOWNDES COUNTY COURTHOUSE505 Second Avenue North(662) 329-5884Where the Mississippi Legislature metduring the Civil War after the city ofJackson fell to Union forces.

Columbus, Mississippi, with its richhistorical heritage, is the perfect destination foranyone who appreciates classic Southernarchitecture, food and hospitality.

The site now called Columbus was firstmentioned in the writings of explorer Hernandode Soto, who is reputed to have crossed thenearby Tombigbee River in December of 1540on his search for El Dorado.

Before it was named Columbus, thesettlement was referred to as Possum’s Town, amoniker created by the local Native Americans.The nickname is still used by some locals.

During the American Civil War, Columbusmaintained an arsenal that made gunpowder,handguns, and cannons. Because of this theUnion Army repeatedly tried to invadeColumbus, but was stopped by forces under thecommand of General Nathan Bedford Forrest.As a result of Forrest’s success and Columbus’status as a hospital town, many of itsantebellum homes were spared, making itscollection second only to Natchez as the mostextensive in Mississippi.

The nation’s Memorial Day originated inColumbus when, after the war, women of thetown decorated the graves of both Confederateand Union soldiers. The generous deed wasmemorialized in the poem, The Blue and theGray by Francis Miles Finch of New York, whosaw mention of the act in The New York Tribune.

While Tennessee Williams was one of ourmost beloved sons, he is not the only native ofextraordinary talent and achievement. Baseballannouncer Red Barber and the first boxer everto have world championships in three differentdivisions at the same time, Henry Armstrong,were born in Columbus. Sam Hairston, the firstAfrican-American player signed to the ChicagoWhite Sox, was born in Crawford, Mississippi.Oscar®-winning animator and one-time head ofWalt Disney Production’s animation effectsdepartment, Joshua Meador, spent his childhoodhoning his artistic talents surrounded by thesights and sounds of Columbus. Lenore L.Prather, the first female Chief Justice ofMississippi Supreme Court, is also fromColumbus, and the city provided inspiration foryet another Pulitzer Prize-winner, EudoraWelty, who began her undergraduate work atMississippi University for Women.

Columbus continues to break throughboundaries and produce pioneers in the arts,education and cultural diversity. Columbus’citizens pride themselves on keeping up withthe times while preserving the past. Columbusis a place people are proud to call home.

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Drink it in: Beauty, style and a rich sense of place make the attractions of Historic Columbusa real pleasure: gorgeous historic homes, treasure-filled antique and specialty shops, divinedining from casual to elegant, year-round celebrations, and outstanding recreation at parks,campgrounds, golf courses and, of course, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Dive right inand soak up the atmosphere!

About Columbus

CATFISH ALLEYFourth Street Southbetween Main Street & College Street

CONCORD CME CHURCH1213 Concord Road

THE HAVEN315 Second Avenue North

HORACE KING/BRIDGE BUILDER &BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE SITEWest end of Fourth Avenue South

DR. THEODORIC V. JAMES HOME1104 Fifth Avenue North

MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH1207 Fifth Avenue North

W.I. MITCHELL HOME SITECorner of Seventh Avenue & Sixteenth Street North

PENNY-SAVINGS BANK BUILDINGCorner of Second Avenue North & Fifth Street North

QUEEN CITY HOTEL SITEFifteenth Street North & Seventh Avenue North

SANDFIELD CEMETERYOn Martin Luther King Drive South &College Street

SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH110 Second Avenue North

UNION ACADEMY1425 Tenth Avenue NorthEstablished in 1877. As indicated by the statehistoric marker on Ninth Avenue South, theoriginal Union Academy was located at the siteof a former Confederate Arsenal just south ofthe railroad tracks.

ROBERT WALKER HOME SITECorner of Seventh Avenue & FourteenthStreet North

The Mississippi Blues Trail identifiesinfluential musicians as well as historic sitesand places that contributed to our wonderfulblues heritage.

BIG JOE WILLIAMS BLUES MARKERDowntown Crawford, MSIn the late ‘50s Big Joe began a career as a “folk blues” artist. He performed widely atcoffeehouses and festivals and recorded manyalbums for Delmark, Arhoolie, Testament, andBluesville. He was particularly popular inChicago, where he lived in the basement of theJazz Record Mart, and his legendary travels andcantankerous personality were captured inguitarist Mike Bloomfield’s memoir, Me andBig Joe. Williams died in Macon on December17, 1982, and is buried about six miles west oftown in Oktibbeha County. He was inductedinto the Blues Hall of Fame in 1992.

CATFISH ALLEY BLUES MARKERDowntown Columbus, MS“Catfish Alley deserves this Blues Trail markerfor its legendary reputation as the epicenter ofblues, jazz, and soul music in NorthMississippi. Located in the region thatproduced famed musicians like Howlin’ Wolfand Big Joe Williams, Catfish Alleysuccessfully attracted national music acts likeB.B. King, Duke Ellington and Little Richard,”Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said.

“Catfish Alley,” is a long-time center ofAfrican-American business and social life. Somesay the name originated after local fishermenbrought their catches from the TombigbeeRiver to be sold and cooked on the street, withthe aroma of catfish permeating the air.

“Our team is eager to unveil this blues markerin Columbus declaring Catfish Alley a part ofthe trail,” said Alex Thomas, Heritage TrailDirector. “It gives visitors a chance to travelfrom the Delta to experience the Hill CountryBlues.” The marker site is located on FourthStreet South and Main.

BLUES TRAIL MARKERS

HOWLIN’ WOLF BLUES MARKERDowntown West Point, MSOne of the giants of post-World War IIChicago blues, Chester Arthur Burnett, aka“Howlin’ Wolf,” was born in WhiteStation, just north of West Point, on June10, 1910. In his early teens Burnett beganperforming in the Delta and was later apioneer in electrifying the Delta blues.After moving north, Burnett nonethelessremained a strong presence on theMississippi blues scene. He frequentlyreturned to this area to visit friends, huntand fish, and performed at local venues suchas Ferdinand Sykes’s place on Cottrell Streetin West Point, Roxy’s juke joint in WhiteStation, and the Chicken Shack in UnionStar. He died on January 10, 1976, inHines, Illinois. West Point established afestival in his honor in 1996 and a museumin 2005.

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View significant landmarks that show the remarkable impact the African-Americancommunity had on the city of Columbus and Lowndes County. Guide information availableat the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE DRIVING TOUR

SEE COLUMBUS FROM A WHOLE NEW ANGLE!During events, Columbus’ new authentic British double-decker bus will be cruising the streets of Historic Downtown Columbus, allowingvisitors and locals alike to gain a fresh perspective on the sights andsounds of the city. The bus is also available for rent by anyone looking

for unique private event transportation. To book the bus foryour event, call the Columbus/Lowndes

County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 327-2686.

A printable map of the blues markers can be viewed at www.msbluestrail.org.

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AMZI LOVE (c.1848)/LINCOLN (c.1833) HOMES305 Seventh Street South & 714 Third Avenue SouthAmzi Love contains original furnishings from 1848when the house was built. Mr. Sid Caradine, ownerand curator, is the seventh generation of his familyto live in the home. The Amzi Love Home is joinedto the Lincoln Home by beautiful gardens. TheLincoln Home is a popular bed and breakfast andis one of the oldest pre-Civil War residences. It wasonce home to one of Columbus’ first mayors,Cicero Lincoln.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Sidney Caradine, III / NationalRegister

(800) 920-3533 or (662) 328-5413Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

STEPHEN D. LEE HOME & MUSEUM (c.1847)316 Seventh Street NorthOnce the home of CSA Gen. Stephen D. Lee, thishome was restored in 1960 by the HistoricalSociety and the Society for Preservation ofAntiquities. It is now a public home and museumexhibiting Civil War collections and artifacts.

Owned by the Stephen D. Lee Foundation / NationalRegister /Mississippi Landmark

(800) 920-3533 or (662) 327-8888Open Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

When we say you’ll have a grand time in Historic Columbus, we really mean grand. Dailytours of our impeccable historic and architectural gems are a one-of-a-kind experience thatyou’ll want to enjoy again and again. Daily schedules available. Admission fees apply.

ROSEDALE (c.1856)1523 Ninth Street SouthRosedale is considered one of the finest examplesof Italianate architecture in Mississippi. Thehome's colorful, design-perfect interior is often thesubject of articles and reviews. The Imes'collection of American-made antiques isunsurpassed in the state of Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Imes / National Register

(800) 920-3533Open by appointment with two-day advancescheduling.

ROSEWOOD MANOR (c.1835)719 Seventh Street NorthThis beautiful Greek Revival antebellum mansionhas been featured in Marvelous Old Mansions,Historic Houses, and Colonial Homes. Periodfurnishings, hand chosen by Mrs. Hicks, aredisplayed throughout the home. Many objects aremuseum quality. Enjoy an authentic old plantationchapel and lovely gardens.

Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hicks / National Register

(662) 328-7313 or (662) 346-0705Open Monday-Saturday by appointment.

TEMPLE HEIGHTS (c.1837)515 Ninth Street NorthThis classically designed house combines Federaland Greek Revival features. The home includesfour floors, porches on three sides, and fourteenDoric columns. The home contains a museum-quality collection of decorative arts.

Mrs. Carl Butler / Mississippi Landmark / NationalRegister / Historic American Buildings Survey

(800) 920-3533Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS HOME (c.1875)300 Main StreetOriginally the rectory for St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch and the first home of Pulitzer Prize-winningplaywright, Tennessee Williams, the structure nowserves as the official Welcome Center for the city ofColumbus. The rectory was moved from its originallocation to its present one in 1993 when St. Paul’sunderwent expansion. The Victorian home wasrestored and recently it received the designation ofNational Literary Landmark.

(662) 328-0222Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

WAVERLEY PLANTATION MANSION (c.1852)1852 Waverley Mansion Road, West Point, MSWaverley, one of the most photographed homes inthe South, has graced the covers of prestigiousnational and international publications. The homewas also featured on the A&E television series,American Castles. Lovingly restored to itsformer grandeur over a period of more than 25years by the Robert Snow family, this show place isopen daily year-round.

Robert Snow Family / National Register / NationalHistoric Landmark / National Restoration AwardNational Historic Landmark

(800) 920-3533 or (662) 494-1399Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHITEHALL (c. 1843) 607 3rd Street SouthBuilt in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehallwas originally designed as a two-story GreekRevival townhouse. The stately mansion exhibits sixsquare, paneled columns at the edge of a woodenporch. The banisters bordering the porch consistof identically-milled hardwood balusters. Inside thehome, heart-pine floors and handsome woodworkprovide the background for the Boggess' collectionof eighteenth- and nineteenth-century antiques.

Dr. and Mrs. Joe Boggess & Family / NationalRegister / Historic American Buildings Survey

(800) 920-3533 Open Mondays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

HISTORIC HOME TOURS

PLYMOUTH BLUFF CENTER2200 Old West Point Road (662) 241-6214190 acres of clean air, blue skies, refreshing scenery,abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings.Plymouth Bluff offers four miles of self-guided natureand fitness trails–perfect for avid hikers and natureenthusiasts. The Conference Center at Plymouth Bluffboasts almost 12,000-square-feet of multipurposelecture/conference space, 24 guest rooms, and a lakesideamphitheater and outdoor pavilion that provide veryunique venues for lectures, musical programs,weddings, and other special events. The center alsodisplays exhibits, some with dioramas, about thesurrounding area including Pitchlynn’s Fort, a siteincluded in the 2007 National Park Service Report ofRevolutionary War/War of 1812 sites in the U.S.Among those intrigued by the natural sciences,Plymouth Bluff is a well-known Cretaceous fossil bedcomposed of marine sediments deposited when the areawas part of a vast inland sea. Since the bluff contains anabundance of fossilized animal remains, includingmollusk shells and shark teeth, it represents anexcellent laboratory for geology and paleontology.

FRIENDSHIP CEMETERY Fourth Street South & Fifteenth Avenue SouthFounded in 1849, the cemetery was the site of thefirst Decoration Day in 1866, which led to themodern Memorial Day Celebration.

Poignant images of the mass loss of life in theCivil War are evident in Friendship Cemetery.Rows and rows of marble stones marking the finalresting place of 2,194 Confederate soldiers coverthe beautiful landscape.

Among the graves is a stone recognizing Mrs.Canant, Vol. Nurse, CSA. She is the onlyConfederate nurse officially recognized by theUnited States Government.

THE HITCHING LOT FARMERS’MARKET Corner of Second Avenue North& Second Street NorthFrom May-October, enjoy the harvest oflocal farmers, food producers, artisansand crafters, and musicians. Tuesdays,Thursdays & Saturdays

STEPHEN D. LEE HOME &MUSEUMFlorence McLeod Hazard Museum316 Seventh Street North (662) 327-8888Once the home of CSA Gen. StephenD. Lee, this home was restored in1960 and is now a public home andmuseum exhibiting Civil Warcollections and artifacts.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN1100 College Street (877) Go-2-The-WFounded in 1884, MUW was thefirst public college for women inAmerica. The campus boasts 23buildings on the National Registerof Historic Places.

ROSENZWEIG ARTS CENTER501 Main Street • (662) 328-2787www.columbus-arts.comRosenzweig offers classes,performances and exhibits, as well asa sales gallery for viewing.

Parks& Recreation

BLACK PRAIRIE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA744 Firetower Road • Crawford, MS (662) 272-8303Home to multiple national and regional birddog field trials and fox hunts.

BROWNS RV TRAILER PARK2002 Bluecutt Road(662) 328-1976Camping featuring on-site laundry, cable TVand full hook-ups.

BURNT OAK LODGE1563 Penn Station Road, Crawford, MS(662) 272-9550 www.burntoaklodge.comBurnt Oak Lodge has quickly become afavorite for corporate functions, weddingreceptions, football weekends, getaways, andquail hunting.

COLUMBUS LAKE ON THE TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATER WAYU.S. Army Corps of Engineers(662) 327-2142Columbus Lake offers 9,000 acres of freshwater for fishing and water sports.

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TENN-TOM WATERWAYThis 234-mile stretch connects MiddleAmerica with the Gulf of Mexico. TheWaterway offers numerous opportunities foroutdoor recreation including boating, fishing,picnicking, nature trails, and playgrounds.

For more information on the Tenn-Tom Waterway:(800) 457-9739 or (662) 328-8936

COLUMBUS LOCK & DAM EAST BANKWilkins-Wise Road(662) 245-0461Recreation and picnic area, plus an exercise trail.

COLUMBUS MARINATennessee-Tombigbee Waterway,Mile 335 • (662) 327-8450Located just above the Stennis Lock and Dam.

COLUMBUS RIVERWALK & TRAIL(662) 328-63052.2 mile walking/biking trail. The trailbegins at Main Street and winds along theTombigbee River. The trail offers twopavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks,and picnic tables.

DEWAYNE HAYES RECREATION AREAAND CAMPGROUND7934 Barton Ferry Road(662) 434-6939Located immediately next to ColumbusLake on the Tenn-Tom Waterway, theDewayne Hayes Recreation Area and has100 sites with electric and water hookupsand 10 primitive sites. The campgroundprovides convenient access to the waterwayand there is ample opportunity for fishing,boating, or just spending the day hikingand sightseeing along the banks of the river.Kids will love the day-use Spray Park.

LEE PARKLocated on Seventh Street North(662) 327-4935Facility includes a state of the artplayground area designed by Leather andAssociates, pavilion with BBQ grill and afamily changing room for infants.

LAKE LOWNDES STATE PARK/OPOSSUM TRAIL3319 Lake Lowndes Road(662) 328-2110Lake Lowndes State Park offers completerecreational facilities for individuals,families and groups with award-winninghiking trails, such as the Opossum Trail–a5.6-mile trail with a self-guided touroutlining native plants, trees and wildlife inthe park. Located on a beautiful 150-acrelake, the park provides limitlessopportunities for fishing and camping.Cabins available for rent, as well as facilitiesfor football, tennis, softball, and otherorganized sports.

PLYMOUTH BLUFF CENTER2200 Old West Point Road(662) 241-6214190 acres of clean air, blue skies, refreshingscenery, abundant wildlife, and peacefulsurroundings. Plymouth Bluff offers fourmiles of self-guided nature and fitnesstrails–perfect for avid hikers and natureenthusiasts.

TOMBIGBEE RIVER RV PARKWilkins-Wise Road(662) 328-8655Park includes water, sewer and electrichook-ups.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 3606 West Plymouth RoadFor 170 years the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers have been “nation builders” aswell as nation defenders. A major part ofthis mission has been developing andmanaging water resources in the publicinterest. Indeed the hydrologic landscape ofthe United States has been transformed bylocks, dams, reservoirs, canals, levees, dikes,and other features of the Corps Rivers andHarbors mission.

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COLUMBUS COUNTRY CLUB2331 Military Road • (662) 328-5584A 6,400-yard, 18-hole championship coursewhere visitors can enjoy our Stay and Playprogram. Proof of hotel and accommodationand green fee apply.

ELM LAKE GOLF CLUB1609 Taylor-Thurston Road • (662) 329-8964A 7,000-yard, 18-hole, 72-par championshipcourse designed by Kevin Tucker.

GREEN OAKS GOLF CLUB326 Green Oaks Drive • (662) 328-3879A 6,500-yard, 18-hole, 72-pair course.

WHISPERING PINES GOLF CLUBColumbus Air Force BaseBuilding 570 C Street • (662) 434-7932This military course is a 5,275-yard, 9-holePGA facility. Civilians welcome with a two-day advance reservation.

COLUMBUS/LOWNDES RECREATIONAUTHORITY2535 Main Street & Martin Luther KingDrive • (662) 327- 4935Provides a variety of quality programs,services, park and recreational facilities forbaseball, softball, soccer, tennis and football.

COLUMBUS SPEEDWAY2616 Tabernacle Road • (662) 241-5004Get in on the weekly auto racing at this .3-mile red clay oval track.

MAGNOLIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY495 Highway 45 South • (662) 240-3478Enjoy racing excitement at this .375-mileoval racetrack.

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ATTRACTIONSCome play a round of golf on one of our challenging courses. Attend a thrilling drag race or one ofour many competitive sporting events. Here in Columbus, we’ll show you the meaning of “good sport.”

The Columbus/Lowndes County Convention &Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with the ColumbusCultural Heritage Foundation, is proud to present anumber of special events that feature the uniqueaspects of Columbus’ rich culture and heritage.Events range from literary celebrations and tours withtall tales to architectural tours and educationalforums. There is a little bit of something special foreveryone in Columbus.

CATFISH IN THE ALLEY®

A celebration of the lives of African-Americans inColumbus and the important contributions theyhave made, from political to artistic to athletic. Theevent includes live music and Mississippi farm-raised catfish. Early March.

ANNUAL SPRING PILGRIMAGEThe antebellum mansions of Columbus areimpeccably maintained and resplendent as ever.Many tour homes feature recreated activities of the1800s complete with period costumes, which addeven more authenticity to this historic event. STS Top 20 Event. Early April.

TALES FROM THE CRYPTThe Mississippi School for Mathematics and Sciencestudents recreate the lives of noted local personali-ties interred at the historic Friendship Cemetery, siteof the Decoration Day that inspired the poem, TheBlue and the Gray. The multi-evening event occurs during Spring Pilgrimage. Early April.

FALL TOUR OF HOMESGuests can tour antebellum andVictorian homes during this lovelyFall tour. Early October.

GHOSTS & LEGENDS TOUREmbark on a guided journey throughColumbus’ historical and hauntedpast. Late October.

DECORATIVE ARTS & PRESERVATION FORUM ANDANTIQUES SHOW & SALEEnjoy this annual event ofentertainment, advice and discussionthat yields a true sense of therelationship of past, present andfuture. Early November.

European Art Deco Tableware, about 1925-1935,in the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass

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Dream 365 MLK CelebrationThis celebration brings thousands of peopletogether in a show of unity to honor thememory of Dr. King, and to rededicatethemselves to the principles of freedom andjustice. STS Top 20 Event.Admission to some activities(662) 425-1234

Catfish in the Alley®

A celebration of the lives of African-Americans in Columbus and the importantcontributions they have made, from politicalto artistic to athletic. The event includes livemusic and Mississippi farm-raised catfish.No Admission • (800) 920-3533

Downtown Spring Open HouseMain Street ColumbusDowntown businesses open special hourswith refreshments and sales.No admission • (662) 328-6305

Columbus Spring PilgrimageTennessee Williams Welcome CenterAnnual tour of homes with daily tours,candlelight tours and carriage rides ofhistoric Southside Columbus. STS Top 20 Event.Admission • (800) 920-3533

Columbus Pilgrimage 10K RunBegins and ends at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.Entry Fee

Grilling on the River Columbus RiverwalkThe Kansas City Barbeque Society’sMagnolia State BBQ Championship & FoodFair offers children’s activities and livemusic. No Admission • (662) 328-6850

Tales From the CryptFriendship CemeteryHistory and drama recreating lives ofpersonalities at their grave sites.Admission • (800) 920-3533

Decoration Day ReenactmentFriendship CemeteryReenactment of the 1866 service thateventually became the nation’s MemorialDay celebration.No admission

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Market StreetFestivalDowntownColumbusMusic and art festivalheld in historicdowntown Columbus.STS Top 20 Event.Admission to some activities (662) 328-6305

Wings Over ColumbusColumbus Air Force Base CAFB opens its gates for an open house and airshow featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds!(662) 434-7068

Juneteenth Sim Scott ParkA celebration of African-American freedom,Juneteenth emphasizes education andachievement, and presents the communitywith a time for reflection and rejoicing. Theevent offers a variety of speakers, arts andcrafts, music, and food.No admission • (662) 329-5871

Crawford Cotton Boll FestivalDowntown Crawford, MSThis festival celebrates and honors those whohelped make cotton one of the leadingindustries in the South. Held in Crawford,the event features an array of liveentertainment, including speakers, a stepshow, and more.No admission • (662) 272-5164

Southside/Townsend Park Blues FestivalThis festival offers a fun-filled IndependenceDay celebration featuring live music andfamily-oriented activities.No admission (662) 386-6923

Roast-n-boastColumbus FairgroundsFestival including live music and abarbeque-cooking contest.STS Top 20 Event.Admission • (662) 549-5054

Artesia DaysArtesiaThis late summer festival offers activitiesand entertainment for the entire family.Enjoy live music, great food, story time withMother Goose, train rides for the kids, andeven a school supply giveaway.(662) 272-5255

Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour of Victorian Homes Tribute honoring one of America’s mostprolific playwrights, Tennessee Williams.Enjoy plays, forums, exhibits, and Victorianhome tours. STS Top 20 Event.Admission to some events (800) 327-2686 or (662) [email protected]

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Eudora Welty Writers’ SymposiumMississippi University for WomenA three-day celebration of Southernliterature. Admission to some activities (662) 329-7119www.muw.edu

Ghosts & Legends TourEmbark on a guided journey throughColumbus’ historical and haunted past.Admission • (800) 327-2686

Fall Tour of HomesTour antebellum and Victorian homesduring this lovely Fall tour.Admission • (800) 920-3533

Seventh Avenue Heritage FestivalA celebration of the unique culture andentrepreneurial spirit of one of the city’smost highly profiled business andentertainment districts. In its heyday, theQueen City Hotel hosted a wide array ofentertainment royalty such as DukeEllington, Count Basie, Fats Domino, B. B.King, and Little Richard. The event includeslive music, great food, and activities for theentire family. STS Top 20 Event.No admission • (662) 329-1191

Trash & Treasures Along the Tenn-TomColumbus Riverwalk234 MILES OF YARD SALES! Begins atMiss./Tenn. state line to Hwy 45 Columbusand ends in Demopolis, AL. Located alongand adjacent to the Tenn-Tom Waterway,enjoy the Columbus Riverwalk and greatbargains at the same time.No admission

Decorative Arts & Preservation Forum/Antiques Show & SaleTrotter Convention CenterFine and collectible antiques, with lecturesand related activities. Admission to some activities (800) 920-3533

Downtown Open HouseMain Street ColumbusDowntown businesses open special hourswith refreshments and sales.No admission • (662) 328-6305

Wassail FestDowntown ColumbusGreat night of art, entertainment, thelighting of the town Christmas tree, andhomemade wassail while shopping withdowntown merchants.No admission • (662) 328-6305

Holiday Historic Homes TourTour antebellum and Victorian homesdecorated for the holidays during the monthof December.Admission • (800) 920-3533

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AMZI LOVE/LINCOLN HOME BED &BREAKFAST INN & GARDENS (Circa 1833) 305 Seventh Street South • (662) 328-5413www.amzilovelincolnhomes.com

AVAKIAN-SHADOWLAWN INN (Circa 1848)1024 College Street • (662) 327-3600www.shadowlawncolumbus.com

BACKSTROM’S COUNTRY BED & BREAKFAST4567 Hwy 182 East • (662) 328-7213

BARRISTER’S HOUSE (Circa 1835)406 Third Avenue North (662) 574-2790 or (662) [email protected]

BARRY HOUSE, THE (Circa 1838)506 Fourth Street South • (662) 574-2036

BURNT OAK LODGE1563 Penn Station Road, Crawford, MS(662) 272-9550www.burntoaklodge.com

CARTNEY-HUNT HOUSE (Circa 1828)408 Seventh Street South • (662) 244-7232www.cartney-hunthouse.com

EURO STES. BB&L (Bed, Breakfast & Lunch)513 Main Street • (662) 328-2021

JACKIE O’ HOUSE 1700 Ninth Street South • (662) 327-5100www.hstrial-kspillane.homestead.com

PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS, THE 504 Fifth Street South(662) 241-5553 or (662) 386-2171www.paintedladyofcolumbus.com

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AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 510 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-8788

BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN 303 Shoney Drive(662) 329-2255National reservations(800) 528-1234

BUDGET INN2400 Hwy 82 East(662) 328-2551

COMFORT INN 1210 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-2422National reservations(800) 221-2222

DAYS INN1133 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-4545National reservations(800) 329-7466

ECONOMY INN2206 Main Street(662) 327-1042

GILMER INN321 Main Street(662) 328-0070

HERITAGE INN1209 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-4405

HOLIDAY INN 1200 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-7077National reservations(888) 890-0242

COLUMBUS INN & SUITES506 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-5202

MOTEL 61203 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-4450National reservations(800) 466-8356

PLAZA MOTEL243 Island Road(662) 328-3341

PLYMOUTH BLUFF2200 Old West Point Road(662) 241-6214

PUCKETT HOUSEMUW Campus1100 College Street (662) 329-7126

RIVERCHASE INN2015 Military Road(662) 328-6720

TRAVELERS DELUXE1001 Island Road(662) 328-5158

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM129 Brickerton Street(662) 327-9999National reservations(800) 228-1000

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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITESBY MARRIOTT_________

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HAMPTON INN & SUITES

Lodging

At the end of the day, it’s all about the experience. In Historic Columbus, you’ll experience alevel of comfort and hospitality like no place else. Truly accommodating, for every taste andevery budget.

ASIANBUFFET CITY CHINESERESTAURANT1208 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-6200

CHINA HOUSE913 Alabama Street(662) 241-0009

CHINA ROYAL1613 Main Street(662) 328-2699

GOLDEN STAR CHINESERESTAURANT(Leigh Mall)1404 Old Aberdeen Road(662) 329-5247

LITTLE TOKYO1920-1 Hwy 45 North(662) 244-6030

PEKING CHINESERESTAURANT1614 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-9956

BBQFAMILY PIT718 Hwy 373(662) 329-5210

HANKS#1 BBQ5809 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-4233

THE LITTLE DOOEY(2 locations)701 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-0028

927 Alabama Street(662) 245-1382

LITTLE PORKY’S316 Overview Drive(662) 328-7238

PIT & CONE302 Tuscaloosa Road(662) 329-1574

PJ’S BBQ2225 Hwy 45 North(662) 241-5338

SHIRLEY BARBEQUE26 Glynis Drive(662) 245-1451

BUFFETRYAN’S FAMILY STEAK HOUSE1201 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-9216

STEVE BARNHILL’SFRESH SOUTHERNBUFFET625 18th Avenue North(662) 240-9955

CASUALAPPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR2332 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-3348

ATRIUM RESTAURANT1200 Hwy 45 North(Holiday Inn)(662) 327-7077

CAFÉ ON MAIN101 5th Street South(662) 241-0045

CHILI’S RESTAURANT1207 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-4644

CHRISTY’SHAMBURGERS110 Waverly Ferry Road(662) 327-1905

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(Inside Le Gourmet Cheese & Gift Shop)513 Main Street(662) 328-2021

TABLE OF PLENTY1001 Military Road(662) 570-1748

TRINITY ISLAND2212 Military Road(662) 328-8452

CASUAL ELEGANCEFRONT DOOR/BACK DOOR400 Main Street(662) 329-3693

THE GOLDEN HORN5286 North Frontage Road;Hwy 82 West(Golden Triangle Airport)(662) 328-4509

THE GRILL ATJACKSON SQUARE1927 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-8656

HARVEY’S200 Main Street(662) 327-1639

J. BROUSSARD’S210 5th Street South(662) 243-1480

COFFEEBEANS & CREAM60 Brickerton Street(662) 328-2003

JOE MUGGS(Books-A-Million)1434 Old Aberdeen Road(662) 327-5447

KUDOZ515 18th Avenue NorthTown Square Plaza(662) 241-1941

FAST FOODAMERICAN DELI1404 Old Aberdeen Road(662) 241-7737

ARBY’S1911 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-2536

BACK YARD BURGERS1913 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-9199

BLOCK & BARREL DELI229 Main Street(662) 241-0011

BULLETS(2 locations)111 Lehmbergh Road(662) 327-3799

166 Plymouth Bluff Access Road(662) 241-4996

BURGER KING119 Alabama Street(662) 328-5004

CAPTAIN D’S (2 locations)506 Alabama Street(662) 328-0357

1718 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-4005

CHURCH’S CHICKEN1403 Main Street(662) 327-4090

DONUT FACTORY1214 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-0546

DUNKIN’ DONUTS1725 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-3550

HARDEE’S (2 locations)203 Alabama Street(662) 327-03041460 Old Aberdeen Road(Leigh Mall)(662) 327-5811

HUDDLE HOUSE2009 Military Road(662) 327-2323

KFC(2 locations)214 Alabama Street(662) 328-8047

2224 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-2333

KRYSTAL2121 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-0026

MCDONALD’S (2 locations)1840 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-9444


POPEYES FAMOUSCHICKEN1535 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-1126

SHIPLEY DO-NUT SHOP2526 Hwy 182 East(662) 327-4361

SKEETS HOT DOGS2001 14th Avenue North(662) 327-0755

SONIC DRIVE-IN(2 locations)1916 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-3026


PIZZACJ’s PIZZA507 18th Ave North(662) 328-1700

DOMINO’S PIZZA1510 Main Street(662) 329-3131

LITTLE CAESARS929 Alabama Street(662) 329-9144

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA2321-L Hwy 45 North(662) 241-6800

PIZZA HUT (2 locations)522 Alabama Street(662) 328-1222

2215 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-4472

SANDWICHESMcALISTER’S DELI1723 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-3600

SWEET PEPPERS DELI2017 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-6889

SOUTHERNAKK’s1316 Hwy 69 South(662) 245-0296

DOUG AND HAZEL’SDRIVE-IN224 Tuscaloosa Road(662) 241-5437

HELEN’S KITCHEN708 15th Street North(662) 328-3063

JONES RESTAURANT112 Fourth Street South(Catfish Alley)(662) 327-9933

KOUNTRY KITCHEN142 South McCrary Road(662) 327-9207

L’S DINER1997 Lake Lowndes Road(662) 328-6400

LITTLE KITCHEN4328 Hwy 373 (CAFB)(662) 434-9954

NANA’S KITCHEN3147 Steens Vernon Road(662) 241-5327

OLD TOWN GRILL3672 New Hope Road(662) 329-4860

SOUTHWESTERNCHILI’S RESTAURANT1207 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-4644

STEAK/FISHBARTAHATCHIEOUTBACK78 Brickerton Street(662) 240-9922

CANEY FORKRESTAURANT528 18th Avenue North(662) 328-4381

JACK’S STEAK &CATFISH301 Tuscaloosa Road(662) 327-2990

OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE1301 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-9793

RANCH HOUSE807 Alabama Street(662) 328-0784

RUBEN’S FISH HOUSE171 Moores Creek Road(662) 328-9880

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1907 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-5508

64 Brickerton Street(662) 329-85851913 Hwy 45 North(In Walmart)(662) 327-1700

TACO BELL(2 locations)905 Alabama Street(662) 329-1594

2328 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-1615

UNITED DELI &GROCERY212 Tuscaloosa Road(662) 328-5105

WAFFLE HOUSE1204 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-1408

WENDY’S (2 locations)101 Alabama Street(662) 244-8725

1903 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-2584

ITALIANTHE GREEN OLIVE441 Wilkins-Wise Road(662) 241-6611

MEXICANEL SAN JUAN507 18th Avenue North(662) 241-7460

LA FIESTA BRAVA (2 locations)525 Alabama Street(662) 329-4106

1921 Hwy 45 North(662) 244-8511

MEXICAN KITCHEN400 Hwy 82 East(662) 328-4441

MI HACIENDA1207 Hwy 45 North(662) 327-3396

MI TORO MEXICAN RESTAURANT(2 locations) 2420 Hwy 45 North(662) 329-4099

65 South Street(Caledonia)(662) 356-0400

TAMPICO BAY1515 College Street(662) 327-2123

NEW ORLEANSHUCK’S PLACE121 5th Street South(662) 327-6500

PROFFITT’S PORCH1587 Officer’s Lake Road(662) 327-4485

NIGHTLIFEARMSTRONGRESTAURANT &LOUNGE(Columbus Inn & Suites)506 Hwy 45 North(662) 328-5202

ELBOW ROOM418 2nd Avenue North(662) 328-3931

FAT DADDY’S NIGHTCLUB1200 Hwy 45 North(Holiday Inn)(662) 327-7077

FUHGETABOUTIT115 Market Street(662) 329-6642

GOOD TIMES LOUNGE506 Hwy 45 North(Columbus Inn & Suites)(662) 328-5202

THE LOFT AT RUBEN ’S171 Moores Creek Road(662) 328-9880

THE OFFICE SPORTSBAR & GRILL3756 Hwy 45 North(662) 244-8838

SEY’S BAR & GRILL145 Old Aberdeen Road (Leigh Mall)(662) 328-8605

ZACHARY’S205 5th Street North(662) 240-0101

FOR MORE INFORMATION(800) 327-2686 or (662) 329-1191 www.columbus-ms.org

Location, location, location. Historic Columbusputs you right where you want to be when youwant to explore the region – at the hub of allthe area’s exciting activities. See it all and enjoyit more when you start in Columbus.

Ole Country Bakery • (662) 738-5795Traditional Mennonite bakery.Noxubee Wildlife Refuge • (662) 323-554848,000-acre refuge for hunting, picnicking,birding, and hiking.

Tom Bevill Visitors Center & Museum(205) 373-8705An antebellum-style mansion that tells thestory of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterwaythrough displays, models, audio-visualprograms, and exhibits.

Starkville Historic Districts(662) 323-3322Take a tour of Starkville’s five HistoricDistricts–Old Main, Greensboro, Overstreet,Nash Street, and The Cotton District. Housesin these districts reflect Queen Ann, Folk,Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and mid-twentieth-century Craftsman-stylearchitecture.Mississippi State University(662) 325-5198Visit the beautiful campus of MUW forguided tours (historical, horticultural orchildren’s) or join in all the excitement ofSEC collegiate sports. Don’t miss the chanceto spend time in the John Grisham Room,located on the third floor of MSU’s MitchellMemorial Library–a beautifully appointed

exhibit, presentation, and conference suitewhere people may view materials andmemorabilia from the writings andachievements of the bestselling author andMSU alumnus.

Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum(662) 841-1245The birthplace of the “King of Rock andRoll” includes the modest home Elvis’ fatherbuilt, a statue of Elvis with his first guitar, amemorial chapel, a walk of life, a fountain oflife, a park, a story wall, a gift shop, a newlyrenovated museum, and the church Elvisattended as a child.Tupelo Automobile Museum(662) 842-4242Impressive collection of 150 automobiles,including an 1886 motorized carriage createdby Karl Benz that is considered the world’sfirst automobile!Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo(662) 844-8709Home to one of the largest buffalo herds Eastof the Mississippi River!

Children’s Hands-On Museum(205) 349-4235Learning through play is what our exhibitsare all about, and you are encouraged totouch, feel and play in our exhibits. Threefloors of fun wait for families and schoolgroups, too. With 21 exhibits, CHOM offersnewborns through age 13 a fabulous placejust for them! University of Alabama • (205) 348-6010Home of the Crimson Tide, U of A wasfounded in 1831 as Alabama’s first publiccollege. Gre

Howlin’ Wolf Museum & Statue(662) 605-0770Blues museum featuring history and artifactsof Howlin’ Wolf and the Black PrairieRegion, Big Joe Williams, and Bukka White.Granite statue of Howlin’ Wolf on display.enThe Ritz Theatre • (662) 494-7489Once an abandoned 1930s movie theatre, thishistoric landmark is now a center of activity.The Café Ritz offers a unique diningexperience in an nostalgic setting.or

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As you browse our charming specialty stores,boutiques and antique emporiums, enjoyingthe delightful atmosphere of our award-winning downtown, you’ll understand: thejourney can be as rewarding as the find.

Beard Interiors & Antiques 1223 Second Avenue North(662) 386-6157

Lighting Unlimited1116 Gardner Boulevard(662) 329-1825

Magnolia Antiques Mall302 Alabama Street (662) 328-4750

Meadow’s Auction Company55 Whispering Trees(662) 329-1854

The Painted Lady of Columbus Antique Shop504 Fifth Street South(662) 241-5553 or (662) 386-2171

R&S Antiques and Used Furniture136 Lincoln Road(662) 574-0115

Stewart’s Antiques Appraisals & Estate Sales924 Third Avenue North(662) 251-1515

Three Sisters Antiques3720 Caledonia-Kolola Road, Caledonia, MS(662) 574-1026

Waverley Antiques1852 Waverley Mansion RoadWest Point, MS(662) 494-1399

Belk Department Store2031Highway 45 North (662) 241-4443

The CrossingHighway 45 North

Gateway Center201 Alabama Street(662) 329-4187

Windchase ShopsHwy 45 North

Downtown Historic District(662) 328-6305

Jackson SquareHighway 45 North

Leigh Mall Highway 45 North(662) 328-0333

Magnolia PlaceHighway 45 North

Riverhills Furniture315 Main Street(662) 241-4444

Sheffield Court2118 Highway 45 North

The Shops At BrickertonHighway 82 and Military Road(662) 327-4676

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BROOKSVILLE, MS • 25 miles Southwest

PICKENSVILLE, AL • 25 miles Southeast

STARKVILLE, MS • 25 miles West

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TUSCALOOSA, AL • 75 miles Southeast

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Columbus, MississippiThe Center of the South

45 miles from Natchez Trace Parkway

75 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL

65 miles from Tupelo, MS

120 miles from Birmingham, AL

146 miles from Jackson, MS

162 miles from Memphis, TN

223 miles from Mobile, AL

293 miles from New Orleans, LA

295 miles from Little Rock, AR

306 miles from Nashville, TN

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(800) 327-2686www.columbus-ms.org

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W. Welcome Center2. Amzi Love / Lincoln Homes3. Columbus Lake/Tenn-Tom Waterway4. Columbus Marina5. DeWayne Hayes Rec. Area6. East Bank Boat Ramps7. Elm Lake Public Golf Course8. Friendship Cemetery9. Green Oaks Golf Club10. Lake Lowndes State Park11. Lee Home Museum12. Plymouth Bluff Center13. Columbus Country Club14. Propst Park15. Riverwalk16. Rosedale17. Rosenzweig Arts Center18. Rosewood Manor19. Sandfield Cemetery20. Stennis East Bank Lock & Dam21. Temple Heights22. The Haven23. Town Creek Campground24. Twelve Gables25. Waverley Plantation26. Whitehall27. Columbus Speedway28. Magnolia Speedway

Shopping29. Historic Downtown Shopping District30. Jackson Square31. Leigh Mall32. Magnolia Court33. Belk Department Store34. Sheffield Court35. Shops at Brickerton

Facilities36. Columbus Fairgrounds 37. Golden Triangle Regional Airport38. Lowndes County Airport39. Public Library / Archives40. Trotter Convention Center41. Mississippi University for Women

Accommodations42. America’s Best Value43. Wingate by Wyndham44. Cartney-Hunt House B&B45. Backstrom’s B&B 46. Economy Inn47. Plaza Motel48. Traveler’s Deluxe49. Shadowlawn B&B50. Jackie O’ House B&B51. Lincoln Home B&B 52. Puckett House53. Best Western54. Budget Inn

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