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. Columbus is
the perfect destination for anyone who appreciates classic Southern
architecture, good food, a friendly atmosphere, or just a down-home
way of living.
Columbus
is the birthplace of Tennessee Williams. He spent his beginning
years in an 1875 Victorian home in Columbus. In1993, that home was
moved to Main Street. It has been restored and now serves as a
Welcome Center for the City of Columbus.
We are also proud to be the home of
Mississippi University for Women, America's first state funded
public university for women. MUW is also where renowned novelist
Eudora Welty chose to begin her career, and Columbus served as an
inspiration for some of her novels.
A
walk through our downtown offers a chance for shopping in the
unique boutiques lining our streets. Visitors can peruse the
gallery in the Rosenzweig Arts Center or the renovated Princess
Theater. Columbus offers a variety of mouthwatering dining options.
From barbecue and catfish to New Orleans style, from fine dining to
casual, Columbus is a culinary delight.
Columbus' location on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway makes it
ideal for fishing and other outdoor water recreation.
We pride ourself on keeping up with
the times while preserving the past. Columbus - a special place
that people are proud to call home.