Columbus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sandhill crane on Platte River at sunrise; near Kearney, Nebraska
Sandhill crane on Platte River at sunrise; near Kearney, Nebraska
Sandhill cranes flying in Nebraska during spring migration.
Bridge and Crescent Moon at Sunset Columbus Ohio

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus

2.5 out of 5
5912 Howard Blvd Columbus NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$167
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gerrard Park and Bradshaw Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
excellent breakfast ...very clean and spacious room....clean and pleasant pool......very comfortable bed ...relaxing and quiet hotel

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus
Hampton Inn Columbus NE

Hampton Inn Columbus NE

2.5 out of 5
3536 23rd Street Columbus NE
The price is AU$180 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$180
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (358 reviews)
Everything was perfect and very nice and clean.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Columbus NE
Columbus Inn

Columbus Inn

2 out of 5
371 33rd Ave Columbus NE
The price is AU$113 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$113
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Reasonable price and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Columbus Inn
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Quaint Howells Retreat - Steps From Main Street!

Quaint Howells Retreat - Steps From Main Street!

3 out of 5
Howells NE
Stay at this cottage in Howells. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning.
Quaint Howells Retreat - Steps From Main Street!
Peaceful Windmill Cottage

Peaceful Windmill Cottage

Madison NE
Stay at this holiday home in Madison. Popular attraction Fair Play Public Golf Course is located nearby.
Peaceful Windmill Cottage
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Detail of landing craft personal vehicle

Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial

You can learn about the history of Columbus with a trip to Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial. Discover the area's entertainment choices and monuments.

Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial
Santander, Spain - April 20, 2017: Monument to Christopher Colombus caravel Ships copys of America discovering, in the Magdalena park, Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Airport Park

After visiting Airport Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Find some time to visit the churches or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Airport Park

Columbus Public Library

After visiting Columbus Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Find some time to visit the churches or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Columbus Public Library

Columbus Races Thoroughbred Track

You can take time to visit Columbus Races Thoroughbred Track during your travels to Columbus. Find some time to visit the churches or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Columbus Races Thoroughbred Track

Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Find some time to visit the churches or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Memorial Stadium

Frankfort Square

Frankfort Square is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Find some time to visit the churches or monuments in this family-friendly area.

Frankfort Square