20 OF THE BEST COLUMBUS AFB THINGS TO DO

Introduction

At your new home at Columbus AFB you’ll find that there are plenty of things to do for locals to enjoy. Getting out and enjoying the area with family, friends, neighbors, and others is always a great way to begin adjusting to a new home in a new city. Explore these options and find what works best for you and your family. Don’t be afraid to ask friends and neighbors for their recommendations too! You can click any of these categories to jump to the section if you already know what you’re interested in exploring around Columbus AFB. (1-4) Golfing (5-8) Gyms (9-11) Movie Theaters (12-13) Bowling (14-16) Outdoor Recreation (17-19) Museums and Art Galleries (20) Nearby Attractions Suggested Read: Columbus Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center

Columbus AFB Golf Course

Columbus

1. Green Oaks Golf Club

326 Green Oaks Dr. Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 328-3879 Green Oaks Golf Club is located 6 miles north of Columbus Mississippi. It is an 18 hole with a driving range. Green Oaks Golf Club has a small pro shop where you can stock up on golf balls, gloves, shoes, socks, shirts and hats, along with other golfing essentials. Additionally, if you’re looking for a quick bite before hitting the golf course, the pro shop also stocks a variety of snacks, including sandwiches and drinks. The lounge and dining room at Green Oaks Golf Club are both open year round. You can even book them for special events, such as anniversaries, birthday parties, weddings, and any other special occasion.

2. Lion Hills Center and Golf Club

2331 Military Rd. Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 328-4837 Lion Hills Center and Golf Club offers an 18 hole golf course, as well as tennis courts and a swimming pool in case you or your family are looking for something other than golf. You will also find a prop shop on the premises, which can provide you with all the golfing essentials. Lion Hills Center and Golf Club has a large banquet room, several smaller meeting rooms, locker rooms, and full commercial kitchen, so it’s a perfect setting to host any small scale outing or larger events.

3. Elm Lake Golf Course

1609 Taylor Thurston Rd. Columbus, MS 39701

Phone:

1 (662) 329-8964 Elm Lake Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course and boasts nearly 7,000 yards. This course is perfect for golfers of every skill level. At Elm Lake Golf Course you will have access to a pro shop, a driving range, their Bar & Grill, as well as a wide variety of other clubhouse amenities.

West Point

4. Old Waverly Golf Club

Magnolia Dr. West Point, MS 39773

Phone:

1 (662) 494-6463 Old Waverly Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course located in West Point, Mississippi.

Columbus AFB Gym

5. Columbus AFB Fitness Center

U.S. 45 Bldg. 704 Columbus AFB, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 434-2772 The Columbus AFB Fitness Center offers those on base with workout equipment, aerobics classes, intramural sports, monthly fun runs, and other organized events that promote fitness. The Columbus AFB Fitness Center has cardio equipment, two rooms of weight machines, a free weight room, spin room, aerobics room, as well as 2 racquetball courts and a basketball court.

Columbus

6. Anytime Fitness

3918 US-45 Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 570-4593 Anytime Fitness offers members access to the gym 24 hours a day. The gym boasts a wide variety of strength training machines, including cable machines, multi-stations, leg presses, bench presses, and squat racks. Additionally, you can expect to find plenty of treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, racks, kettlebells, cable crossovers, rowing machines, and a whole lot more.

7. Core Fitness 24/7

2414 US-45 Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 243-2247 Core Fitness 24/7 boasts a fully-stocked free weight room, a cardio center, showers, tanning beds, and more.

8. Planet Fitness

1404 Old Aberdeen Rd. Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 546-1081 Planet Fitness strives to create an environment where anyone is welcome, regardless of one’s fitness level. Like most gyms, Planet Fitness offers an array of cardio machines, free weights, and various weight machines. Additionally, Planet Fitness allows “Black Card” members to bring a guest anytime, use of tanning machines, use of massage chairs, 50% off drink purchases, and 20% off purchases at reebok.com.

Columbus AFB Movie Theater

Columbus

9. Malco Columbus Cinema

2320 Hwy. 45 N Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 240-4171 Malco Columbus Cinema has several large screens with comfortable seats and a concession stand with a variety of options, so make sure to grab your favorite snack before enjoying your movie.

Aberdeen

10. Aberdeen Elkin Theatre

110 W Commerce St. Aberdeen, MS 39730

Phone:

1 (662) 369-5372 Aberdeen Elkin Theatre is a historical landmark that originally opened in 1937. Come and enjoy all the comforts and excitement of watching the big box office hits in an old-school setting!

Columbus AFB Bowling Alley

12. Columbus AFB Bowling Center

Columbus Bowling Center Columbus AFB, MS 39710

Phone:

1 (662) 434-3426 Columbus AFB Bowling Center is a 10-lane bowling center and offers bowling leagues and cosmic bowling.

Columbus

13. Event Zona Bowl

1207 US-45 Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 359-6933 Event Zona Bowl offers bowling leagues, as well as an arcade, laser tag, and a trampoline park.

Columbus AFB Outdoor Rec

West Point

14. West Point City Park

634 E Westbrook St. West Point, MS 39773

Phone:

1 (662) 494-3214 West Point City Park offers a peaceful outdoor space for a picnic, a leisurely walk, or a run.

Columbus

15. Dewayne Hayes Campground

7934 Barton Ferry Rd. Columbus, MS 39705

Phone:

1 (662) 434-6939 Dewayne Hayes Campground provides visitors the opportunity to fish, boat, or simply spend the day walking along the banks of the water.

16. Columbus Propst Park

2535 Main St. Columbus, MS 39701

Phone:

1 (662) 327-4935 Columbus Propst Park boasts 4 youth softball fields, 4 adult softball fields, 10 youth baseball fields, a disc golf course, 4 tennis courts, a skateboard park, a water spray park, a playground area, an activity center, a community center, and a dog park.

Museums and Art Galleries

West Point

17. Howlin' Wolf Blues Museum

57 E Westbrook St. West Point, MS 39773

Phone:

1 (662) 295-8361 Howlin' Wolf Blues Museum offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of the rhythm and blues genre.

18. Sam Wilhite Transportation Museum

5 Depot Dr. West Point, MS 39773

Phone:

1 (662) 494-8910 Sam Wilhite Transportation Museum allows visitors to take a stroll back in time as they learn about the history of the transportation system in the West Point area.

Columbus

19. RE Hunt Museum & Cultural Center

924 20th St N. Columbus, MS 39701

Phone:

1 (662) 328-8722 RE Hunt Museum & Cultural Center has a very clear mission: “collecting, preserving, interpreting and celebrating the history and heritage of African Americans in Columbus and Lowndes County.”

Nearby Attractions

20. Columbus AFB ITT Office

7th St., Bldg. 152 Columbus AFB, MS 39710

Phone:

1 (662) 434-7861 Let Columbus AFB Information, Tickets & Travel office take your vacations to the next level while saving you money. Here you can find discounted tickets to attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND Florida and many more.

Conclusion

We are confident that your new posting at Columbus AFB will offer you and your family with plenty of things to do. If you enjoy seeing the latest movies, you’re looking to join a bowling league, or you prefer a day of fishing on the water, you’ll find something fun and engaging to do around Columbus AFB. Whatever your interests, make sure you get out there and enjoy the town with family or friends.  

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.