The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

This 597-acre area of bottomland hardwood and cypress-tupelo gum sloughs hosts a myriad of wildlife and plant species. From dusk to dawn, you may encounter a rooting armadillo, a cottontail or swamp rabbit, gray and red foxes, muskrats or beavers. Both resident and neotropical birds are guaranteed to entertain you with their songs. Hiking, boating, canoeing and bicycling are some of the best ways to view wildlife.
Located next to Columbus Lake on the Tenn-Tom Waterway. The campground provides convenient access to the waterway.
7934 Barton Ferry Rd.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.434.6939 x290
Fax: 662.328.8766
Toll-Free: 877.444.6777
www.reserveusa.com
Sites: 10 tent sites, 100 RV sites (paved), 2 pull-thrus (75 ft'), 98 back-ins (80'), 25 full hook-ups (75W, 75E), 20/30/50 amps, shaded spots, dump station, handicap accessible, pet restrictions
Facilities: Restrooms, showers, laundry, covered picnic tables
Recreation: Fishing, boating, horseshoes, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, biking trails, water sprayground, playgrounds, game courts

Mountain biking in 597-acre area with focus on wildlife viewing; located on Columbus Lake section of Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway; trails near cypress - tupelo gum sloughs - birds, turtles, river otters, beavers, squirrels, whitetail deer, wild turkey, armadillo; activity Area, boat launch, fishing, nature trail, picnic area and water playground.
7934 Barton Ferry Rd.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.434.6939
tenntom.sam.usace.army.mil

Links-style course on open, rolling terrain. Well mounded fairways and greensides. Undulating, Tift Dwarf Bermuda greens. Fair, challenging course for all levels of skill. Par 72
1609 Taylor Thurston Rd.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.329.8964
Fax: 662.327.6904
www.elmlakegolfcourse.com
Golf Details: Semi-Private, 18 Holes, Back Yardage: 6341 yards, Back Rating: 71.1, Back Slope: 124, Middle Yardage: 6341 yards, Middle Rating: 73.5, Middle Slope: 120, a PGA Facility, and MGA Member.

With three different National Register Districts containing around 650 properties, Columbus boasts one of the greatest concentrations of nineteenth-century structures in the state, a virtually complete record of American building styles from the 1820's through the 1900's. Columbus is the birthplace of Tennessee Williams, and here you can view his 1875 Victorian home, which now houses the Columbus Welcome Center. For decades we have hosted the annual Spring Pilgrimage in celebration of our rich history. Now join us for a new tour. Our Fall Historic Home Tour features antebellum and Victorian structures and loft apartments. Please join us for this annual event.
October 7-9, 2011
300 Main St.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.329.1191
Fax: 662.329.8969
Toll-Free: 800.327.2686
www.columbus-ms.org
Admission: Yes

The first free public school in Mississippi, Franklin Academy of Columbus, opened its doors in 1821 and remains open today.
501 3rd Ave. North
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.328.4143
www.columbus-ms.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free

Burial site of four Confederate generals and more than 2,000 Confederate soldiers. Site of America's first Memorial Day in April 1866.
4th St. South
Columbus, MS 39703
Phone: 662.329.1191
Fax: 662.329.8969
Toll-Free: 1.800.327.2686
www.columbus-ms.org
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-Sunset
Admission: Free

72 Rooms, handicapped accessible rooms and smoking rooms.
321 Main St.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.328.0070
Fax: 662.329.0070

A fairly flat course with tree-lined fairways. Par 72
326 Green Oaks Dr.
Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662.328.3879
Fax: 662.328.3871
www.greenoaksgolfclub.com
Golf Details: Private, 18 Holes, Back Yardage: 6491 yards, Back Rating: 70, Back Slope: 114, Middle Yardage: 6167 yards, Middle Rating: 68.4, Middle Slope: 110, a PGA Facility, and MGA Member

This event is the Magnolia State Barbeque Championship (by proclamation from Gov. Haley Barbour) and Food Fair. The event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. It is held each year the second weekend in April. There will be over sixty teams competing for the "Grand Champion" of Barbeque. Proceeds go to charity.
April 8-9, 2011
Along the Columbus Riverwalk, in front of Ruben's Restaurant
Columbus, MS 39703-0215
Phone: 662.328.6850
www.grillingontheriver.8m.net
Admission: Free

60 Rooms, handicapped accessible rooms, smoking rooms, outdoor pool, exercise room, conference room and Mississippi & The American Hotel & Lodging Association member.
2015 Military Rd.
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.328.6720
Fax: 662.328.0843
Toll-Free: 1.800.426.7866
www.columbus-ms.org