Half Day Tour
Begin at the...
Tennessee Williams Welcome Center
Start out your tour at one of Columbus' magnificent
historic
homes, the beautifully restored first home of Tennessee Williams.
The home now serves as Columbus' official welcome center. Columbus
is also home to more than 200 other historic homes and churches. In
most towns the homes are owned by corporations or garden clubs, or
they have become properties of the city or state. In Columbus,
however, the homes are the residences of local people who have
restored them to mint condition. Each spring, the Columbus Historic
Foundation hosts an annual Spring Pilgrimage to antebellum homes, a
popular two week event that features 12 to 15 homes open on a
rotating basis. For those who are not able to attend our Annual
Pilgrimage, some homes are open daily for touring.
Next...
American-Indian Artifacts Museum
The American Indian Artifacts Museum holds Native American
artifacts dating back hundreds and even thousands of years. The
owners began collecting artifacts about 30-40 years ago. Many of
the artifacts were given to the museum by local Indian tribal
members. The museum is open for tour by appointment.
Next stop...
Waverley Mansion
Built in 1852 by Colonel George Hampton Young of Georgia,
Waverley Mansion is a striking example of antebellum elegance. From
its octagonal shaped cupola to its self-supporting curved
stairways, Waverley is unique among antebellum plantation homes and
is one of the most photographed homes in the South. It is believed
that the first American-made saddle blankets were produced at
Waverley, and the first fox hunt association was formed in the
mansion's library in 1893. While touring Waverley, keep your eyes
open for any of the resident ghosts. Don't worry, they are friendly
with good Southern manners!
Final stop...
Dining
We hope you enjoyed the tour! To top it off, stop at one of our
unique restaurants and satisfy the hunger you have built up from
your day's journey. Our "Friendly City" awaits your next trip !