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Columbus Day Trip
Rich in fascinating Civil War History, Columbus carries you back to Antebellum times with its architecture, possessing the vitality of the second largest city in Georgia. Columbus is located 30 miles south of Pine Mountain on GA. Hwy. 27.
Website: www.columbusga.com
Website: Metro Columbus Travel and Tourism
National Infantry Museum
Open Mon.- Fri.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Free Admission
(706)545-2058
The museum houses one of the most complete collections of military weapons and small arms in the country as well as uniforms and personal equipment of the U.S. Infantrymen.
Springer Opera House
For tickets to performances or tours:
call (706)327-5714
The official State Theatre of Georgia, this historic grand opera house now sits as a working theatre restored to its 1871 splendor. Guided tours available by appointment throughout the year.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Lobby Hours
Mon-Thurs: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 amÑ8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30 amÐ 8:00 pm
Closed to the Public On Sunday
Located in Uptown Columbus and developed as an integral part of the community's riverfront development plan, Columbus State University's, Coca-Cola Space Science Center houses a Challenger Learning Center (for simulated space missions); the Omnisphere Theater, a 110-seat state of the art planetarium featuring astronomy based educational presentations and musical Laser Concerts; and a Solar Observatory for viewing our closest Star, The Sun.
Prices
Adults - $6.00
Military/Seniors - $5.00
Children (4-12)-$4.00
CSU ID Card Holders - $3.00
Additional Shows -$3.00
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum
Open every day but Christmas, from 9 am - 5 pm
Admission Charged
(706)327-9798
www.portcolumbus.org
Nearly 40,000 sq feet of Civil War naval history including the two original Confederate navy
warships recovered from the Chattahoochee River in the early 1960's.
Coweta Day Trip
Newnan and Coweta County are located 40 miles north of Pine Mountain on I-85. Website: www.coweta.ga.us
 Historic treasures abound in Coweta County. Take time out for a little history during your visit
by exploring our historic districts, eight of which are listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Antebellum homes and Victorian splendor await you in our unique cities and towns. Brochures
for driving or walking tours are available at the Welcome Center.
Famous folk feel right at home in Coweta County. Whether they are big-name stars working on
the set of a blockbuster movie or series, or one of our native notables, they feel comfortable
in Coweta County where home-grown and high-tech go hand-in-hand. Our five museums highlight the
musicians, authors, artists and athletes who call Coweta home, and express the area's rich
heritage, including the Civil War, farming, manufacturing and home life.
Ageless hospitality just comes naturally to folks in Coweta. All year long our calendar is
full of fun festivals for you to enjoy. Our antique shopping is second to none with specialty
shops in every nook and cranny. When it's time to eat, Coweta's many restaurants offer a
marvelous array of cuisines - both foreign and domestic. You won't run out of places to dine.
Come and let us share Coweta County with you. Motels and bed and breakfasts provide you with
more than 800 rooms of affordable lodging to choose from.
LaGrange Day Trip
The charming town of LaGrange is 17 miles north of Pine Mountain on U.S. Highway 27. LaGrange-Troop County Chamber of Commerce Website: www.lagrangechamber.com
Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum
Open Tues.- Fri.
9 am - 5 pm; Sat., 11 am - 5 pm
Free Admission
(706)882-3267
Located in a renovated 1892 Victorian building, this museum features changing exhibits showcasing
paintings, sculptures, crafts, photography and prints by the Southeast's best artists.
West Point Lake
(706)645-2937
With a shoreline of more than 500 miles and beautiful surrounding forests and fields, West Point Lake
offers fishing, swimming, boating, tennis, picnic shelters and more.
Hills & Dales Estates
March-September:
Tues-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm.
Sunday,1 pm - 5 pm.
October-February:
Tues-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm.
(706)882-3242
www.hillsanddalesestate.org
Hills & Dales Estates is a historic property of the Fuller E. Callaway Foundation located in LaGrange, Georgia with 35 acres of rolling hills and shady dales. Enjoy the beauty of historic Ferrell Gardens, the craftsmanship of the family home, and the vision of its creators.
Bellevue Mansion
Open Tues.- Sat.
10 am - Noon
and 2 - 5 pm
$4/Adults and $2/Students
(706)884-1832
This stately Antebellum mansion is considered one
of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture
in Georgia.
Bellevue Mansion
Hogansville Driving Tour
of Historic Homes
Open Mon. - Fri., 9 am - 5 pm.
Self-guided tour of 30 sites dating from 1840. Tour brochure available at Troup County Chamber of Commerce, City Hall or Yesteryear Antiques.
For tourist information, contact the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce at (706)884-8671.
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