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Columbus, Georgia Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Columbus and the surrounding area. Columbus is along the Chattahoochie River, a former textile mill city. South of town there's large military presence at Fort Benning, with public access to the National Infantry Museum..

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  • Pasaquan

    Pasaquan

    Buena Vista, Georgia

    Folk art environment built by the late Eddie Owens Martin (St. EOM), restored and reopened in Oct. 2016.

  • Lunch Box Museum

    Lunch Box Museum

    Columbus, Georgia

    Once they carried pudding cups and bologna sandwiches. Now they're in Alan Woodall's museum -- thousands of them.

  • National Civil War Naval Museum

    National Civil War Naval Museum

    Columbus, Georgia

    Museum of salvaged sunken ships and ironclad replicas, formerly the Confederate Naval Museum, now strives to present a more balanced view.

  • National Infantry Museum

    National Infantry Museum

    Fort Moore, Georgia

    The museum chronicles the American foot soldier in battle, and displays Hitler Head trash can, Saddam's spider-hole hatch, and other treasures.

  • Museum of Wonder: Drive-Thru

    Museum of Wonder: Drive-Thru

    Seale, Alabama

    Artist-assembled marvels from around the world, including the world's largest gallstone. Artifacts displayed inside shipping containers with cut-out windows.

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