Columbus – Things to do with your Team
Columbus is a city that’s as over-the-top as it is under the radar. After visiting this fun, eclectic city with your team however, you’ll have a hard time understanding how Columbus could be under anyone’s radar.
While you’re there, you and your team will be treated to outdoor attraction with breathtaking views like Flat Rock Park and the Chattahoochee RiverWalk, as well as indoor attractions like the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center, which provide endless hours of entertainment for all ages in any weather.
Brace yourself for a good time; adventure awaits you and your team in Columbus!
National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center
Home to thousands of artifacts, monuments, interactive exhibits, and video presentations on display, the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center is one the nation’s leading military history destinations and is sure to inspire everyone in your group.
Although the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center displays one of the greatest collections of military artifacts in the world it is a museum of people, not things.
Featuring state-of-the-art exhibits, this 190,000-square-foot facility traces infantry history from colonial times to the present through a series of captivating galleries.
While there, you and your team can enjoy the other great attractions at the facility, including the area’s only Giant Screen Theater, as well as Combat Simulators, a Soldier Store gift shop, and the Fife and Drum Restaurant.
There is no admission fee for the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center, although a nominal donation is recommended, making it a cost-effective way to spend a day with your team in Columbus. 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Located on a bend of the Chattahoochee River just across the street from the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center is Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center.
This hands-on educational facility opened in 1995 as a collaborative effort between Columbus State University, Columbus Water Works, and the City of Columbus.
It features exhibits, displays, and nature trails, in addition to formal and informal programs about the ecology and natural history of the region. You and your team will get the chance to observe wildlife at every turn, from the feeding stations, to the nature trails, and more. For an even more up close look at bobcats, otters, beavers, herons, and more, make sure to borrow a pair of binoculars from the facility.
Like the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center, admission to the Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center is free but a modest donation is recommended. 3535 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center
Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center is the area’s number one destination for a good time with family and friends.
Your team will have a blast as they speed around on roller skates in the Xanadu Skate Center; go for a hole in one on their multi-themed 18-hole mini golf course; and jump, dodge, and shoot at the Lazer Runner laser tag arena.
Once they’ve had as much fun as they can possibly handle, you can all travel back to a simpler time to enjoy old-fashioned diner classics in Hollywood Connection’s ‘50s style restaurant. This neon-tinted nostalgia trip of an eatery serves up culinary throwbacks like burgers, sandwiches, fries, onions rings, milkshakes, and an original Columbus concoction, the “scrambled dog.” 1683 Whittlesey Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
Flat Rock Park
If you and your team are itching to get out of your hotel room and into the great outdoors for some fresh air, set a course for Flat Rock Park.
The park features a walking trail for everyone to go on a stroll and stretch their legs; a playground that’s perfect for if you’re visiting Columbus with younger children; and covered eating areas and grills so you can all enjoy a picnic lunch together.
As the name of the park suggests, there’s also an impressive rock formation in the heart of the park that the adventurous members of your team have a great time exploring.
For some more active fun, bring some Frisbees with you and have everyone play a round on the park’s disc golf course. 6106 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA
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Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Blast off for out-of-this-world fun with your team at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, located at Columbus State University.
This state-of-the-art facility houses the Omnisphere Theater, the WestRock Observatory, and the Challenger Learning Center. You’ll also find various other interactive exhibits and displays in the facility’s plaza area.
If you’re planning on visiting the Coca-Cola Space Science Center with a group of 15 or more, be sure to book your visit in advance so that their helpful staff can assist you in customizing your trip to best suit your needs. Groups are also eligible for discounted admission fees to Omnisphere Theater showings. 701 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
Launch Trampoline Park
Your team can launch into an afternoon of active fun at Launch Trampoline Park. There’s over 16,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines jam packed into this 25,000-square-foot facility; even angled trampolines on the walls!
Launch Trampoline Park offers guests a wide variety of physical activities, including Open Jump Time, Toddler Time for ages five and under, Ignite Teen Night for ages 13 and up, trampoline dodgeball, trapeze swings, a ninja course, battle pit, and more.
You won’t need to worry about any members of your team getting injured while they play at Launch Trampoline Park either, thanks to the efforts they have taken to reduce or eliminate some of the primary hazards associated with playing on trampolines.
When it’s time to take a break from the trampoline action, your team can keep the fun going at the Launch Arcade or grab a bite to eat at their on-site Krave cafe. Best of all, while your group plays you can sit back and relax as you enjoy Launch Trampoline Park’s complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the facility. 7607 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31909
Exodus Escape Games
Exodus Escape Games is the place to go for an amazingly immersive escape room experience in Columbus. You and your team must exercise crafty thinking, super sleuthing skills, and expert problem solving if you want to escape from the locked room.
At Exodus Escape Games there are two rooms to choose from: The Revolution, where you and your team are a group of spies for the Colonial Army who must reveal the identity of an enemy spy that has been posing as a fellow American soldier and The Study, where you must recover a stolen Picasso painting from the apartment of a notorious black market art dealer before he returns.
While each room has a different theme with different puzzles and different challenges, they have one thing in common: you only have one hour to figure out how to escape. 6298 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Chattahoochee RiverWalk
For a unique and free way to explore Columbus, take a stroll with the team on the Chattahoochee RiverWalk.
Located on the banks of the river for which it was named, the Riverwalk skirts along the cityscape, making it a great place to see the city’s historic monuments and markers as you also take in the tranquil beauty of the river’s rolling waters and the native wildlife that call the Chattahoochee River home.
For an even more unique experience at the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, you can your team can take part in the RiverWalk GeoTour, an outdoor, GPS-guided treasure hunting adventure featuring 31 challenging geocaches with fun collector game pieces. 900 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
As you pack your bags before heading to Columbus, be sure you don’t forget one thing: your sense of adventure! You’re definitely going to need it when you visit this exciting southern city that’s home to world-class entertainment and a whole lot of hospitality.