Chattahoochee RiverWalk 2024
The Chattahoochee Riverwalk spans more than 15 miles and serves as a scenic pathway that winds past Uptown Columbus, epic outdoor adventure, local restaurants and bars, historical monuments and sites, museums, and more. Offering year-round fun, The RiverWalk combines the beauty of nature with some stellar riverside attractions – perfect for exploring with your family or four-legged friends!
Soak in the history and ambiance of this authentic Columbus destination on foot, by bike, on rollerblades, or on a scooter. And you won't have to venture far off the path to find something to entertain everyone in the family.
Within an easy 5-minute walk from the Riverwalk you will find:
Outdoor Adventure
Come raft the longest natural urban whitewater course in the world, featuring the biggest rapids east of the Mississippi! If you’re not a thrill-seeker yourself you can watch others brave the rapids from the RiverWalk, or you can choose a milder river adventure like tubing or paddleboarding. When you get off the river, take some time to explore RushSouth Whitewater Park which includes a playground, splash pad, a hammock park, and more. And Columbus GA is the only place you can zip line across state lines. It's the perfect place to get an aerial view of the Riverwalk and Uptown Columbus.
Food & Drink
From a food hall with options for all appetites to authentic southern cuisine, upscale dining, can’t-miss breakfast spots, coffee houses, trendy cafes, and rooftop bars – you’ll have more than 35 options to choose from.
Arts & Culture
Columbus has amazing theaters and art galleries all within just a few blocks of the Riverwalk. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and regularly hosts Broadway shows. Springer Opera House is Georgia’s State Theater and annually produces over a dozen shows with talent from Los Angeles to New York. The impressive Bo Bartlett Center is an award-winning gallery and museum that’s not to be missed. Plus, there are local art galleries and an impressive collection of public art and murals throughout Uptown Columbus.
Shopping
You’ll find dozens of shops, boutiques, galleries, and specialty food stores right off the Riverwalk. Plus, Market Days on Broadway is a Saturday morning market with more than 200 vendors selling art items, local produce, baked goods, and countless cool local finds.
Science & History
Just steps from the river, you’ll find The Coca-Cola Space Science Center which features simulators, film screenings, and observation events appropriate for all ages. You’ll also find historic homes, monuments, and sites like the National Civil War Naval Museum and the experiential National Infantry Museum.
Come catch a sunset, take a stroll, and experience the beauty of the Chattahoochee RiverWalk as you relax, play, and connect with Columbus.
Here’s what others are saying:
A scenic pathway that is very nice and a must-see while in Columbus. You can bike or walk/run. It's a very long stretch so you can make it a short or long stretch. The best hotels along the walk are the Hotel Indigo (a little more "central") and City Mills Hotel (this one is on the farther end). The Marriott is about 2 blocks in from the River Walk. There is a rock island you can go onto to enjoy the scenery or watch the kayakers/rafters navigate the rapids. Farther down the trail there is a cool bridge area. You can use this pathway to ride or walk to the Civil War Naval Museum (the distance depends on where you're starting from). -Almost Parenting
It's a very nice area for walking, biking, running, bird watching, talking, thinking, laughing, or just relaxing. A must-do! -Indiangurl Q
The waterfront is really amazing and one of the best in the Southeast. There are some pretty cool rapids that you can go down as well. The walk is really scenic and worth it. I could have spent all day here just strolling up and down the river. I've been to a lot of river walks and recommend this one over all others. -Meowy
Beautiful walking/running/biking path that runs along the Chattahoochee River for about 20 miles. Truly one of the highlights of this town! -Meghan S.
