Experience Columbus Mississippi
By Experience Columbus Mississippi
06/26/2008
Columbus, Mississippi is a town that thrives on its rich heritage and Southern charm. It has been the inspiration for Pulitzer Prize winners, such as Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams, we are sure to inspire your group as well. Columbus is the perfect destination for group that appreciates classic Southern architecture, good food, a friendly atmosphere, or just a down-home way of living.
Contact Information:
t: view phone 800.327.2686
e: view email gwen@columbus-ms.org
w: view URL http://www.columbus-ms.org
- Native American Artifacts Museum
- Tour one of one of Columbus’ many antebellum homes which are open daily
- Visit the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center
- Find you creativity with a fused glass class from Kaboodles
- Visit the campus of Mississippi University for Women
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
DAY 1
Your journey begins by exploring authentic Native American pieces at the Native American Artifacts Museum. You will discover
a collection of pieces from around the nation including: solid wood carved Indian statues, arrow points, trading beads, medicine
tubes, handmade tools, instruments and much more.
Enjoy lunch in award winning downtown Columbus. Downtown restaurant choices: Harvey’s, Zachery’s, Front Door/Back Door,
and Café on Main (All restaurants are within walking distance from the Welcome Center).
Take a trip to the past in one of Columbus’ many antebellum homes which are open daily.
For dinner, enjoy regional seafood dishes such as Creole-spiced red snapper‚ bacon-wrapped oysters, duck gumbo and much more
or serve up the pizzazz at J. Broussard’s, a New Orleans-style cuisine with Mississippi grace and charm. The restaurant is named
in honor of the late Joseph Broussard‚ who trained under some of New Orleans’ best-known chefs before opening his
own restaurant in Columbus.
DAY 2
Visit the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center beautifully placed in historic down town Columbus. This site is the first home of
legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Take a complementary tour through this National Literary Landmark.
Visit another one of Columbus’ many historic antebellum homes.
Visit Friendship Cemetery, founded in 1849; the cemetery was the first place in America where a tribute was made to both
Union and Confederate causalities of war leading to our nation’s Memorial Day. Also, visit the weeping angel and grave site of
General Stephen D. Lee.
Indulge in traditional Southern cooking or sample foods from Asian spring rolls to spicy quesadilla. There’s something
for everyone at The Grill.
Visit the campus of Mississippi University for Women, the first public college for women in America.
Fused glass has become one of the hottest art forms in jewelry making. Find you creativity with a fused glass class from Kaboodles.
For dinner, enjoy Woody’s on the Water- an elegant dinner destination overlooking the Tombigbee River. Additional dinner
options include: Harvey’s, Ryan’s, and Green Olive.
DAY 3
Bring your camera and learn the tricks of the trade with a local photographer. Spend one hour of classroom instruction and
go around the city shooting professional quality photos.
Enjoy brunch at Columbus’ newest coffee shop, The Mississippi Coffee House located in downtown Columbus.
