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

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

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

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

• COLUMBUS CATFISH - Minor League Baseball; www.columbuscatfish.com
  
• COLUMBUS RIVER DRAGONS - NBDL Team columbusriverdragons.com.
  
• COLUMBUS MUSEUM of ART and SCIENCE -  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.
  
• CONFEDERATE NAVAL MUSEUM -  one of the world's largest collections of Confederate Naval artifacts.
  
• NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM - located at Ft. 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, then stock car racing , and demolition derby.

• VICTORYLAND -  greyhound race track. (located in Shorter, AL. - about 75 minutes away.)
  
• WESTVILLE -  located in Lumpkin, GA. is a living history village which shows the daily life and activities of the 1820s. The village was created by moving and restoring period homes found in the nearby counties. (about 1hr. 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 and the perfect spot for hiking or picnicing. Located about 5 miles from Lumpkin, GA. (about 1hr. from Phenix City)
  
• THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE -  FDR's favorite retreat. 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. (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", The 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 & Saturday), 11-miles out on Hwy 80 West. For more Information contact Warren Tyson, (334) 291-0963 or email 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 first Saturday in December. For more information contact Parks & Recreation, 334-291-4719.
• Bi-City Christmas Parade second Saturday in December. For more information contact Parks & Recreation, 334-291-4719.