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Things to do near the park
Columbus, Phenix City, and Fort Mitchell have more going on than most visitors expect. Distances are driving miles from the park.
Fort Mitchell Historic Site
4 miA reconstructed 1813 fort and the Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center, which honors the Creek people removed from this area in 1836. The closest outing to the park.
Fort Benning
5 minThe back gate is a short drive from your site. Handy for daily duty, training, and graduation ceremonies.
Chattahoochee RiverWalk
14 miA long paved path along the river through Columbus and Phenix City for walking, running, and biking. Columbus is also known for whitewater rafting right downtown.
National Infantry Museum
20 miA large museum honoring the U.S. Army infantry, just outside Fort Benning's main gate. Family members visiting for graduation often stop here.
Historic Westville
20 miA living-history village that recreates daily life in 1800s Georgia, with costumed interpreters and working trades.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
14 miPlanetarium, observatory, and hands-on space exhibits in downtown Columbus. A good rainy-day stop with kids.
Columbus Botanical Garden
22 miWalking paths through gardens of flowers, trees, herbs, and vegetables.
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
20 miNature trails, animal exhibits, and natural history displays on the river's edge.
Flat Rock Park
25 miA city park in north Columbus with trails, picnic areas, and fishing.