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.
