Our Favorite Stuff to DO and EAT!!!
Food Scene
Any dish here is amazing! You can't go wrong! The only place my father eats dinner when he is in town! This is definitely a fancier affair for fine dining, so dress accordingly. Located in the heart of downtown.
36 locals recommend
Mabella's Italian Steakhouse
14 W 11th StAny dish here is amazing! You can't go wrong! The only place my father eats dinner when he is in town! This is definitely a fancier affair for fine dining, so dress accordingly. Located in the heart of downtown.
This is an absolutely fabulous place to grab lunch! Third generation restaurant owned and operated by Rose and Melinda. Buffet style, so go get in line before the clock hits noon, but the line moves quickly! My favorite is Friday Grouper!
24 locals recommend
Minnie's Uptown Restaurant
104 8th StThis is an absolutely fabulous place to grab lunch! Third generation restaurant owned and operated by Rose and Melinda. Buffet style, so go get in line before the clock hits noon, but the line moves quickly! My favorite is Friday Grouper!
Don't let the exterior appearance fool you, this place is a Columbus staple! This is a sit down lunch or dinner seafood restaurant with one large open room. The service is lightening quick and the food is wonderful! I get the fried shrimp almost every time, but the catfish is amazing as well!
7 locals recommend
Rosehill Seafood
2621 Hamilton RdDon't let the exterior appearance fool you, this place is a Columbus staple! This is a sit down lunch or dinner seafood restaurant with one large open room. The service is lightening quick and the food is wonderful! I get the fried shrimp almost every time, but the catfish is amazing as well!
A staple when my wife and I are making dinner plans or having pre-dinner drinks. Located right in the heart of downtown Columbus, the food is consistently delectable, the atmosphere sophisticated, yet cozy with 3 semi-separate rooms for guests. With exposed brick walls and artwork from some of our nationally renowed artists adorning the walls, this spot also falls into the Bussey "Must Do" list! Dress code can be catergorized as work casual or better, depending on your age and depth of your wardrobe. FYI...I wear a button down shirt and slacks, my wife a cocktail dress.
26 locals recommend
Saltcellar
1039 1st AveA staple when my wife and I are making dinner plans or having pre-dinner drinks. Located right in the heart of downtown Columbus, the food is consistently delectable, the atmosphere sophisticated, yet cozy with 3 semi-separate rooms for guests. With exposed brick walls and artwork from some of our nationally renowed artists adorning the walls, this spot also falls into the Bussey "Must Do" list! Dress code can be catergorized as work casual or better, depending on your age and depth of your wardrobe. FYI...I wear a button down shirt and slacks, my wife a cocktail dress.
At the tip top of dining experiences in Columbus GA is a sit down affair with few peers. This menu changes often, so it is difficult to recommend specific items. I have gotten she crab soup a few times and keep getting it when offered on the menu. Simply listen to the specials and pick one! Jamie Keating (owner/operator) will not disappoint! Dress up though and bring the Amex, because it's pricey....but you will definitely no regret it!
23 locals recommend
Epic Restaurant
1201 Front AveAt the tip top of dining experiences in Columbus GA is a sit down affair with few peers. This menu changes often, so it is difficult to recommend specific items. I have gotten she crab soup a few times and keep getting it when offered on the menu. Simply listen to the specials and pick one! Jamie Keating (owner/operator) will not disappoint! Dress up though and bring the Amex, because it's pricey....but you will definitely no regret it!
We love this place and come here often! Our friends Myles and Garrett own the restaurant and we try to come here on a regular basis. The food and beer and great and so is the atmosphere. So fun!
36 locals recommend
Nonic
207 13th StreetWe love this place and come here often! Our friends Myles and Garrett own the restaurant and we try to come here on a regular basis. The food and beer and great and so is the atmosphere. So fun!
This is a weekly lunch staple for us! we love the Pho and Vermicelli. Can't go wrong.
13 locals recommend
Uptown Vietnam Cuisine
1250 BroadwayThis is a weekly lunch staple for us! we love the Pho and Vermicelli. Can't go wrong.
Great place for coffee, lunch, and yummy pastries.....or if you just wanna sit outside and people watch. John Teeples has created an awesome space right in the heart of midtown.
31 locals recommend
Iron Bank Coffee Co.
6 W 11th StGreat place for coffee, lunch, and yummy pastries.....or if you just wanna sit outside and people watch. John Teeples has created an awesome space right in the heart of midtown.
Great atmosphere! Consistently amazing food, from the pad thai and rama curry to my wife's favorites of the bulgogi bowl or tacos. Located right downtown half a block off of Broadway.
10 locals recommend
Chili Thai
19 W 10th StGreat atmosphere! Consistently amazing food, from the pad thai and rama curry to my wife's favorites of the bulgogi bowl or tacos. Located right downtown half a block off of Broadway.
Wonderful restaurant right on the riverwalk! Great to have a few cocktails and grab some dinner. Southern Caprese Salad App comes highly recommended and the fish special is always very good!
35 locals recommend
11th and Bay Southern Table
1050 Bay AveWonderful restaurant right on the riverwalk! Great to have a few cocktails and grab some dinner. Southern Caprese Salad App comes highly recommended and the fish special is always very good!
The brand new Hotel offers amazing views from it's rooftop bar and great meals at the restaurant downstairs!
Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place
21 14th StThe brand new Hotel offers amazing views from it's rooftop bar and great meals at the restaurant downstairs!
Trevioli Italian Kitchen at the Rapids
1329 Front AvenueGreat Food right on the River!
Adventure
This category involves some physical or adrenaline seeking activity ...so therefore places it outsidethe realm of simple sightseeing.
I've only done this once due to time restraints, but if you're in town for any period of time.....A MUST DO! My kids and wife have gone multiple times and it doesn't get old. Weakest water in the mornings.....knuckle biters around 4 to 6 ish in the late afternoon. Pick your poisin!
99 locals recommend
Whitewater Express
1000 Bay AveI've only done this once due to time restraints, but if you're in town for any period of time.....A MUST DO! My kids and wife have gone multiple times and it doesn't get old. Weakest water in the mornings.....knuckle biters around 4 to 6 ish in the late afternoon. Pick your poisin!
Rent a Bike here and spend all day on the riverwalk! This trail will take you all the way to Fort Benning and back with few hills and spectacular views! Round Trip is about 18 miles to the golf course and back. Jason McKensie runs a wonderful bike store as well as other adventures which I'm sure he'd love to tell you about. The city has also expanded the path further to the north as well, so what used to be an out and back is now an out and back in two directions!
30 locals recommend
Ride On Bikes
1036 BroadwayRent a Bike here and spend all day on the riverwalk! This trail will take you all the way to Fort Benning and back with few hills and spectacular views! Round Trip is about 18 miles to the golf course and back. Jason McKensie runs a wonderful bike store as well as other adventures which I'm sure he'd love to tell you about. The city has also expanded the path further to the north as well, so what used to be an out and back is now an out and back in two directions!
Sightseeing
Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer PkwyFor family outdoor adventure and sightseeing!
A must see for any traveler to our Area! Great views and great hiking!
46 locals recommend
Providence Canyon State Park
8930 Canyon RdA must see for any traveler to our Area! Great views and great hiking!
A must see for any history buff. A short drive from any of our listings!
92 locals recommend
National Infantry Museum station
A must see for any history buff. A short drive from any of our listings!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
River Walk is great for biking or walking!
This trail goes all the way to Fort Benning and North to the Marina. Check out the island in front of Eagle and Phenix Condos to see the Kayaks surf the waves!