Columbus, Georgia (Fort Benning) event weekends: what to do between sessions
A river city on the Chattahoochee with urban whitewater, next to Fort Benning, home of Army infantry and airborne training.
Events we cover in Columbus, Georgia (Fort Benning)
Arriving
Columbus (CSG) has a few flights; Atlanta (ATL) is 1.5 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Victory Drive chains | Closest to the gate. |
| Mid-range | Uptown Columbus | Riverwalk and restaurants. |
| Splurge | Callaway Gardens | Resort 40 minutes north. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Columbus-South/Fort Benning
- Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place
- Splurge: The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center.
Rainy-day backups
- Columbus Museum.
Free things to do
- Chattahoochee Riverwalk.
- National Infantry Museum (free).
Getting around
- You need a car; graduation ceremonies are on post with ID checks.