Travel

Understand Edit

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Columbus is a great example of a true river city, once a major center for textile manufacturing. Founded in 1828, Columbus is also known for being the site of the last battle of the Civil War, where Columbus ranked second to Richmond in the manufacture of supplies for the Confederate army. Columbus was also one of the most important industrial centers of the south in the early 1900s.

Its historic elements remain while it possesses all the aspects of a modern city. Its small town feel is still kept intact despite being Georgia's third largest city with a population near 190,000.

By car Edit

From the east: U.S. Route 80 leads to downtown.

From the west: U.S. Route 431 also leads to downtown.

By plane Edit

By public transit Edit

By car Edit

The major north-south street through Downtown is Broadway, and the major east-west street is 13th Street. The recent addition of parking meters in downtown can make parking both frustrating and challenging, but there are several public parking garages. However these garages usually charge a fee from $2-$5 to use their garage.

On foot Edit

By horse and carriage Edit

Horse and carriage is a relaxed option for seeing the city at a more leisurely pace and is abundant throughout downtown.