Attractions and Events

• CALLAWAY GARDENS - A, 2,500 acre woodland garden and resort featuring golf, tennis, fly-fishing, trails, and more.  It also is home to the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the Sibley Horticultural Center and Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden.  It is located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, about 40 minutes from Phenix City.

• FDR STATE PARK - At the top of Pine Mountain in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  On of FDR's favorite picnic spots and truly a beautiful place to visit at any time during the year.

The Visitor's Center at FDR State Park
Photo courtesy of GA Department of Natural Resources

• COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHS - A class A ice hockey team.  Home games are played in the Columbus Civic Center.
   

• COLUMBUS CATFISH - Minor League Baseball
   

• COLUMBUS LIONS - Local Arena Football Team
   

• COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART -  A growing collection of fine art with a special exploration center for children and an outstanding display depicting the development and history of  our area.

• NATIONAL CIVIL WAR NAVAL MUSEUM AT PORT COLUMBUS - One of the world's largest collections of Confederate Naval artifacts.
   

• NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM - Located at Fort Benning, it is one of the south's best military museums.  It contains a wide variety of artifacts of America's foot soldiers and the struggles they have faced and overcome.
   

• EAST ALABAMA MOTOR SPEEDWAY - A 3/8 mile, 60 foot wide dirt track.  The season begins with monster trucks, stock car racing, and demolition derby.

• FORT MITCHELL - Located in Fort Mitchell, Alabama at 561 Hwy. 165. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visitors Center at entrance to Fort Mitchell. Fort Mitchell was established in 1813 and is one of the oldest forts in the region. It is known as "The Gateway to the West."

• VICTORYLAND - Greyhound race track, located in Shorter, Alabama about 75 minutes from Phenix City.
   

• WESTVILLE - Located in Lumpkin, Georgia, Westville is a living history village which shows the daily life and activities of the 1820's.  The village was created by moving and restoring period homes found in the nearby counties.  It is about 1 hour from Phenix City.
   

• PROVIDENCE CANYON - Known by many in our area as the "Little Grand Canyon" it is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Southeast.  It is the perfect spot for hiking and picnicking.  It is located about 5 miles from Lumpkin, Georgia and about 1 hour from Phenix City.
   

• THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE - FDR's favorite retreat.  It includes a large collection of artifacts from Franklin and Eleanor's years in the White House and a chronicle of their love for the Warm Springs area.  It is located in Warm Springs, GA about 40 minutes from Phenix City.

The Little White House
Photo courtesy of GA Department of Natural Resources

• THE PHENIX CITY AMPHITHEATER - Located next to the picturesque Chattahoochee River, the amphitheater provides outdoor concerts and entertainment for all ages.

                                                            area happenings

april:

• Annual Exchange Club of Phenix City "Sporting Clay Shoot.  Held each April at Argorosa Plantation.  This is a four man team event.  All proceeds to benefit the D.A.R.E. Program and other Exchange Club projects.   For information call (334) 297-5597.

june:

•  Twin Cities Classic Horse Show features approximately 260 entries of Western, Walking, Quarter, and other horse breeds.

july:

• "Thunder on the Hooch"  This Fourth of July Extravaganza is an exciting event for the whole family that takes place in Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL along the river.  The event includes music, family games, carnival, food, arts & crafts, and an enormous display of fireworks.  Sponsored by WTVM Channel 9.

september:

• Rodeo - Held Labor Day Weekend (Friday and Saturday), 11 miles out of Phenix City on Hwy 80 West. For more information contact Warren Tyson (334) 291-0963 or e-mail phenixcityrodeo@aol.com.

october:

•  Our Festival of ART is an opportunity for local artists to display their pieces in an original log cabin.

november:

• Veteran's Day Ceremonies

• National 100 Dirt Track Race

december:

• "Festival of Lights" Christmas Celebration with many animated displays and decorations along the Phenix City Riverwalk, around Moon Lake at Idle Hour Park and throughout town.

• Breakfast with Santa on the first Saturday in December.  For more information contact Parks & Recreation, (334) 291-4719

• Bi-City Christmas Parade on the second Saturday in December.  For more information contact Parks & Recreation, (334) 291-4719