Some of the best times to visit Columbus are during the spring and fall. Mild temperatures from March to May make for pleasant walks or biking along the 15-mile Chattahoochee Riverwalk. Similarly, fall is an ideal time to visit because of cooler, crisp weather, beautiful fall colors along the river, along with a strong event season downtown.
Summer is the busiest season for visitors looking to dive into the city’s urban white-water rafting experiences.
Fort Benning is about 20 minutes south of Columbus, Georgia.
The Columbus Airport (CSG) serves Georgia’s second largest city and the Fort Benning area, providing convenient commercial air travel options. For those driving to the area, Columbus is about 21⁄2 hours from Atlanta to the north, just under 2 hours from either Montgomery, AL to the west or Macon from the east.
Columbus hosts numerous events throughout the year, some notable ones include:
- Spring Food Truck Festival RiverFest (May)
- ArtsFest (the whole month of April)
- Auburn Rodeo (held in Auburn, AL about 45 minutes west of Columbus)
- Uptown Concerts
- Market Days on Broadway
- Seasonal Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
- Columbus Clingstones – local minor-league baseball fun for the whole family