Overall, me and my family enjoyed touring this educational attraction. The existing staff were…read morelovely and did their job well. I do have some notes though. There was a decent amount of outdoor walking required to go through the exhibits. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, I just recommend either bringing a drink or visiting when the weather is cooler. During the walk we encountered a friendly dragonfly, which made it worth it. The village seemed to be understaffed, because only half of the buildings had guides to show us around. For the deserted buildings, we had to guess what things did what. The place we assumed to be the woodcarvers shop looked like there would normally be a staff person there, but their station was empty. this concerned me because we had smaller children in our party, and some of the sharp carving tools were left on the tables. Other than that, staff that were present gave wonderful demonstrations of the profession they represented. Most notably, the weaver and the blacksmith. The weaver walked us through the whole process from the cleaning of cotton to sewing the final fabrics together into clothing. The blacksmith worked in a functional smithery and showed us how they created a metal hook using actual fire and metal tools.

Great place to go back in time. So much fun to explore. The people that work here make the…read moreexperience. It's easy to tell they love to teach and care about this place. You get to go back in time to see how the blacksmith and woodworker functioned, tour the old buildings and learn their stories. It's just a great time.

As a out of state visitor who has visited this park several times over the past decade, it is…read moredisappointing and sad to see the progressive decline of this landmark. Gone are the dancing waterworks. The educational displays shows signs of neglect. This year the water is turbid neon green, reflecting full slimy algae bloom! Hopefully the city of Columbus will spend a few of its taxpayers dollars to bring this park back to its former glory.

I can't believe the city has let this neat little park go. The little girl holding a Coke should be…read morereading a plaque. Where's the water? And the American flags? At least take them down since they are all tattered!

Insert Alan Jackson song here…read more I was in town visiting family and we had the pleasure of a nice morning stroll on the Chattahoochee Riverwalk! What a cool area. It's 15 miles long! Parking is non issue. Theres a cute park along the way, artwork... even zip lining. I loved watching the kayaks in the water. If you're in town and want to get some fresh air-- stop by the Chattahoochee Riverwalk!

Trail Series, Part 27 "Yeah, way down yonder on the…read moreChattahoochee. Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me. But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was. A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love." Alan Jackson I remember when Alan released this song in '93 and (having never visited the South to that point) I wondered if he invented some magical river called the "Chattahoochee" because it made for such a catchy guide vocal. Now that we've seen some of what Alan was singing about while on the "Chattahoochee River Walk" in Columbus, Georgia, it makes me wonder if the lyrics to his song could actually be semi-autobiographical. ‍ This trail runs parallel to the river and offers a consistent connection to it during your adventure. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and leashed dogs are all welcome here and from a safety standpoint I'd assign it a perfect score during daylight hours. Those with mobility challenges should not be dissuaded from enjoying it because it is well maintained, mostly flat, and easily accommodates wheelchairs, baby strollers, etc. While I typically elect to run most of the trails that we review, I quite enjoyed causally meandering along this one. And that's...Henry's Take. #chattahoochee #alanjackson #columbustrails

A Historical single-family home in the planned section of historical downtown Columbus, GA. House…read morebuilt in early 1800's was divided into apartments, offices, then went into total disrepair. Current owner, Brian Luedtke saw a gem worth saving and completely restored the home that was close to being destroyed. Luedtke did all the work himself, tediously making molds to restore art details and furnishing with period antiques over a 15 year restoration. What a gift to Columbus history!

The day my son left for Boot Camp was one of the saddest days on record in our home. It was…read moreemotional beyond any other event EVER as friends, family and neighbors came to say goodbye drenched in tears. We barely had time to celebrate his high school graduation when he was being picked up by his recruiters and whisked off to a new life. There is nothing like seeing you child leave on a new adventure filled with both excitement and uncertain danger. My heart still beats out of my chest whenever caller ID shows an incoming call from his home base area code. I wanted him to choose a safe Army career as far from conflict as possible. One that might keep him out of direct combat. As we argued back and forth @ MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station), he held his ground and chose Infantry Airborne. Well, sometime during bootcamp he got introduced to the idea of becoming a Ranger and for the next few months, he went all out to fulfill this goal... and he reached it. He became a United States Army Ranger last Fall. Fast forward to today, where he has now completed all the requirements of becoming a Ranger including one of the most important... Ranger Leadership School. 13 plus grueling weeks of combat training in the worst of conditions where you are expected to maintain mental focus even when physically exhausted. Hurley Hill stadium was filled with proud parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, offsprings and loved ones as 177 Soldiers earned their Ranger qualified badge today. "I'm the" ... brother, dad, mom, wife, daughter and son of a Ranger shirts were everywhere and the pride for our country was incredible as Hall of Fame veteran Rangers stood to be honored during the ceremony. To my surprise, ALL of the armed forces divisions can take this leadership training, including Navy, Airforce and Marines, as well as NATO allies from other countries. We saw soldiers from Finland and the Middle East here as well. All in all, I have enjoyed the many visited we've had to Fort Benning over these last two years of watching our son fulfill his dream. I have not been to very many Military Installations, but Benning is far more that I ever expected a Military Base to be. I thought it would be small and filled with tanks, bunkers and marching soldiers like in the movie Stripes. Although you will see that in various places, largely it just seems like a normal small town with grocery stores, malls, homes, gas stations, barber shops and restaurants just like any other town. Well, just like any other town that has heavily armed checkpoints... lol Posting pictures of Military Bases is discouraged, so I have very few pics to share. However, I did want to show the absolutely beautiful bridge that was just recently completed as you approach the first checkpoint off I-185: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-benning-fort-benning?select=nXdA0X12KA1JBumNkVgxsg#EVk1-Jy2YcgVD-qaU3PLyw Fort Benning receives 5 stars for being a top facility in producing world class soldiers... one of which I am extremely proud of!

My GPS brought me here by mistake and I had to do a u-turn but the entrance is very beautiful…read more Thank you very much for your service and God bless America.

Beautiful place. I loved the selection of flowers and the guides are so educational. My…read moregranddaughter had fun and we plan to go again before I leave

Beautiful. Peaceful. Well maintained. Great for time alone or with family and friends. Very…read morefriendly staff. The camellia garden, when in bloom, is so lovely. Peaceful and green and peaceful when not blooming. Lots of events at the gardens. You can even get married here.

Free to get in, donations accepted. Photos, paintings and all kinds of other art. Three floors…read moreloaded so you find what interests you or see it all. Would say it's about 2-3 hour visit to see everything if you take your time. Very nice and clean building. Some things will make you stop and think, others you can just enjoy. Highly recommended.

Very nice collection of paintings from well known artists and interesting touring exhibitions…read moredisplayed in a spacious, attractive museum. And they only ask for a voluntary donation for admission. It was surprisingly fine for a city this size, illustrating the support offered by the local community.

Okay, this is deeply weird, but a must-see roadside attraction. The museum, which consists of art…read moreand artifacts in cargo containers with windows, is free to drive or walk through. Exhibits include the world's largest gallstone, an old airplane frame, and lots and lots of bones. Yeah, it gives off horror movie vibes. Check it out.

After hiking Providence Canyon, I wasn't sure what to do with the rest of my day until this place…read morewas recommended at my campsites visitor center. I was staying at Florence marina state park and it was only about a 30 minute drive. It was SO worth it. The exhibits were extremely interesting and wacky. This is definitely worth it if you are in the area and want a fun side adventure.