East Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Highlands
Popular places to visit
Columbus Civic Center
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
South Commons Sports Complex
Catch an event at South Commons Sports Complex during your trip to Columbus. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Peachtree Mall
During your trip to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Peachtree Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment venues.
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this walkable area.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
You can browse the exhibits at Coca-Cola Space Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
National Civil War Naval Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Civil War Naval Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Columbus. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Activities
App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Columbus, GA
Our pick of the best East Highlands Hotel Deals
3-bedroom house in wonderful Columbus with AC, WiFi. Enjoy your stay
"Host was very responsive and helpful when we had issues with the wifi going out but seemed to be a possible outage with it going in and out. Area seemed a little sketch when outside at dark but really wasn’t bad. Quiet inside and convenient for our one night stay near Fort Benning."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Relax and escape in this vibrant Columbus apartment
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
"The staff was very professional 24/7 and I liked that. Someone was always available. The breakfast was yummy as well. I have no complaints. A nice hotel and good food. Add a bar ! Thank you."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Benning
"Great stay, newly remodeled."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Clarion Pointe Columbus-Bradley Park
"Great location and staff"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
City Mills Hotel
"Clean, clean, clean!"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East Highlands
- Downtown Columbus
- MidTown
- Downtown Historic District
- Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District
- Wynnton Village Historic District
Downtown Columbus
While visiting Downtown Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Coca-Cola Space Science Center.
MidTown
While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District
While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.
Wynnton Village Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.
