Family Fun for Every Explorer
Columbus, GA is a playground for families, filled with hands-on museums, one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures, and unforgettable experiences. Home to the world’s longest natural urban whitewater course, Columbus invites families to raft, zipline across a state line (and back!), or enjoy milder river pursuits like tubing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The scenic RiverWalk winds along the Chattahoochee River, offering 15 miles of biking, strolling, and exploring together. Add in kid-friendly attractions, immersive history museums, interactive science exhibits, and plenty of parks and green spaces, and you’ll find that Columbus is a destination where curiosity thrives, imaginations run wild, and every family can create new stories to share.
Explore the Universe Together
For families with curious minds, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center is a can’t-miss stop. Kids can launch their imaginations into orbit with hands-on exhibits, interactive simulations, and real NASA artifacts that bring space exploration to life. Step inside the planetarium for an immersive journey through the stars, or try your hand at spacecraft controls in one of the center’s high-tech labs. Whether your crew includes budding astronauts or just little ones who love to learn, the Space Science Center turns discovery into an adventure that’s out of this world.
Featured Family-Friendly Activities
Columbus Collective Museums
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RushSouth Whitewater Park
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Discover Something Delightfully Different
Columbus is home to one of the most unique museum collections in the country - the Columbus Collective Museums. From creative curiosity to historic treasures, each space offers something new to explore. Don’t miss the Lunch Box Museum, the only one of its kind in the world, where shelves of colorful retro lunch boxes spark nostalgia for adults and fascination for kids. The Collective also includes galleries and exhibits that celebrate everything from local history to American culture, creating an experience that blends learning, wonder, and fun. It’s the perfect way for families to uncover unexpected surprises together.
Flavors the Whole Family Will Love
After a day of exploring, Columbus offers plenty of places to refuel and relax. Mix Market serves up a variety of easy, family-friendly favorites, while Dinglewood Pharmacy offers a classic local experience - complete with its iconic “Scramble Dog”. Banks Food Hall brings together diverse dining options under one roof, making it simple for everyone to find something they love. And for comforting Southern cooking, Country’s BBQ delivers hearty plates in a setting that’s as welcoming as the food is delicious. Whether you’re sharing a quick bite or sitting down for a full meal, Columbus makes family dining easy, fun, and full of flavor.
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All Family-Friendly Things to Do
Callaway Gardens
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Chattahoochee RiverWalk
The RiverWalk is an outdoor 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
This state of the art facility houses the Omnisphere Theater, a huge collection of NASA Space…
Columbus Botanical Garden
A natural retreat in the heart of north Columbus!
Columbus Dragonfly Trail
Columbus' Dragonfly Trail, part of the City's Rails-to-Trails project, is constructed on an…
Columbus Clingstones Baseball
Baseball is making an exciting return to Columbus, GA with the arribal of the Columbus Clingstones,…
Columbus Ice Rink
The COOLEST Place in Town With the Warmest Memories!
Columbus Museum
As an American art and regional history museum, and the second largest art museum in Georgia, the…
Columbus Museum Children’s Gallery
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Dinglewood Pharmacy
Independent pharmacy since 1918 featuring the local favorite Dinglewood Scrambled Dog.
Historic Westville
Historic Westville is a history museum representing a 19th century Georgia town in Columbus,…
Lunchbox Museum
The Lunchbox Museum, located in RiverMarket Antiques (3218 Hamilton Road, Columbus, GA), houses the…
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Pine Mountain Safari
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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
The centerpiece of the city’s new arts and entertainment district.
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Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus
The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus (YOGC) was formed in May of 1993, by Lynn Whiddon and…