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Visit Columbus Columbus, Mississippi is the perfect destination for anyone who appreciates classic Southern architecture, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.

Columbus, Mississippi is a town that thrives on its rich heritage and Southern charm. With 676 historic properties and 23 National Register properties, more than 125 restaurants, 950 hotel rooms, 45 bed and breakfast rooms, 10 shopping districts, and a vibrant Main Street, it is the perfect destination for anyone who appreciates classic Southern architecture, good food, a friendly atmosphere, or just a down-home way of living. Founded in 1821 on the banks of the Tombigbee River, Columbus’ history dates back nearly 200 years. It was the place where flowers healed a nation during the Civil War, the inspiration for Pulitzer Prize winners Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams, and the home to America’s first state-funded public university for women – Mississippi University for Women. Columbus is also home to Columbus Air Force Base, the largest Air Force pilot training base in the nation. We invite you to explore all we have to offer. We're here to help you plan a visit to our friendly city! Visit our website at http://visitcolumbusms.org/

Under the Oaks Arts Festival is next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the W campus!
10/22/2026

Under the Oaks Arts Festival is next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the W campus!

Trade the road for the water. Grab a kayak and spend a fall day exploring Lake Lowndes State Park (Mississippi State Par...
10/21/2026

Trade the road for the water. Grab a kayak and spend a fall day exploring Lake Lowndes State Park (Mississippi State Parks, Friends of Lake Lowndes) from a different point of view.

10/19/2026

Cooler days mean more reasons to get outside. Walk, wander and enjoy a different side of The Storybook South this fall.

Thank you to Up Down Eatery for hosting Coffee with a Cop this morning! And thank you Columbus Police Department for ser...
10/16/2026

Thank you to Up Down Eatery for hosting Coffee with a Cop this morning! And thank you Columbus Police Department for serving our community!

Good food, a seat on the patio and a fall Friday night. Proffitt's Porch is just the place to settle in and enjoy the ev...
10/16/2026

Good food, a seat on the patio and a fall Friday night. Proffitt's Porch is just the place to settle in and enjoy the evening in Columbus.

Zumba in Pink is this Saturday on the Riverwalk Stage from 3 - 5 p.m.!
10/14/2026

Zumba in Pink is this Saturday on the Riverwalk Stage from 3 - 5 p.m.!

Stories take center stage in Columbus October 22-24 during the Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium. Join writers, readers an...
10/14/2026

Stories take center stage in Columbus October 22-24 during the Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium. Join writers, readers and literary voices for three days celebrating the written word in The Storybook South.

Coffee with a Cop is this Friday at Up Down Eatery from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.!
10/13/2026

Coffee with a Cop is this Friday at Up Down Eatery from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.!

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117 3rd Street S
Columbus, MS
39701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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