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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 that are open on a rotating basis. For those who are not able to attend our Annual Pilgrimage, some homes are open daily for touring.

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Driving Tour

Enjoy a relaxing driving tour while learning all about Columbus’ history from one of our helpful step-on guides. Then, take a break by stopping at one of our many shopping venues or coffee shops to enjoy a mid-day snack.

Take a walk...

Historic Downtown District

Enjoy all the shopping and great eateries Columbus has to offer. Pick up a guide at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center and begin your journey through our historic downtown.

Enjoy lunch...

Dining

A delicious lunch at one of Columbus’ unique restaurants is a treat. Our selections range from seafood to American to buffet style. Some restaurants also offer group tour rates.

As the sun sets, Columbus becomes haunted...

Ghost tour

Sit back and try to relax as one of our tour guides introduces you to some of Columbus’ most famous ghosts. This driving tour will take you past antebellum homes and the very haunted Mississippi University for Women.