High Uptown Historic District

Columbus

The Rankin House: James A. Rankin came to Columbus from Ayrshire, Scotland and in 1839 married Agnes Affleck. Mr. Rankin was a planter and owner of the Rankin Hotel and Rankin Realty Co. This high style Italianate mansion was built between 1860 and 1870. In 1898, the Rankin House, valued at $18,500, was the finest home in Columbus. After the Civil War, Mr. Rankin returned to Scotland and turned the home over to his eldest child.
The Rankin House: James A. Rankin came to Columbus from Ayrshire, Scotland and in 1839 married Agnes Affleck. Mr. Rankin was a planter and owner of the Rankin Hotel and Rankin Realty Co. This high style Italianate mansion was built between 1860 and 1870. In 1898, the Rankin House, valued at $18,500, was the finest home in Columbus. After the Civil War, Mr. Rankin returned to Scotland and turned the home over to his eldest child.
Built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose and throat specialist, this house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. It was designed by L.E. Thornton of New York. The Bullard family lived here for 90 years. Their guests included President Franklin D. Roosevelt and generals George Patton and George Marshall who dined on "Country Captain." A popular regional dish originated by the family cook, Arle Mullins. The house was listed in the National register in 1977 and painstakingly restored in 1978 by the new owners, dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson.
Built in 1850 by James A. Chapman. This Roman Revival home has a stuccoed facade and has six large Corinthian columns. The Italianate embellishments were added after 1877. The house was given to the Historic Columbus Foundation.
A fine example of Queen Anne style architecture in Columbus, Georgia. This High Victorian mansion was built in 1881 by Confederate Colonel Joseph S. Garrett (Columbus merchant, postmaster, and planter). The house was sold in 1910 to Osborn C. Bullock, a Columbus banker and business leader, whose family resided in the house until the death of his last surviving daughter, Margaret Bullock Schaefer in 1985.

Top hotels in High Uptown Historic District

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

3 out of 5
1711 Rollins Way Columbus GA
The price is P5,954 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
P5,954
P7,256 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,383 reviews)
Clean rooms, quiet, comfy beds, large room, good variety at breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
City Mills Hotel

City Mills Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1801 1st Ave Columbus GA
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,085 reviews)
Excellent stay!!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore

2.5 out of 5
3452 Macon Rd Columbus GA
The price is P3,403 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P3,403
P4,272 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
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7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The front desk clerk was so kind and welcoming! Room was clean and neat.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning

2.5 out of 5
3662 Victory Dr, Building A Columbus GA
The price is P4,536 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P4,536
P5,597 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was attentive and pleasant to deal with. Rooms were clean. Certain elements of room needed maintenance, like toilet paper holder was coming off wall, bathroom door would not latch (stay) closed. TV had 2 different remotes, confusing to operate. Main door to room did not spring closed.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus near Fort Benning
Hyatt Place Columbus-North

Hyatt Place Columbus-North

3 out of 5
2974 N Lake Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is P5,376 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,376
P6,580 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything perfect

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus-North
Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is P9,575 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P9,575
P11,492 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
Beautiful river view!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
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Columbus, Georgia, riverfront and downtown

Downtown Columbus

If you're spending some time in Downtown Columbus, Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Columbus
A shaft of white marble erected in 1879 by the Ladies Memorial Association is dedicated to the Columbus soldiers who fought in the War Between the States. It differs from most monuments of the period in that it is topped with a simple Grecian urn rather that the usual statuary. Originally it had a fence with a turnstile around it to keep the cattle out. The park area surrounding it, known as Salisbury Park, was named for Major William Salisbury whose home formerly faced the park. The monument holds special significance because the last major land battle of the War Between the States took place in Columbus. Union soldiers led by General James Wilson managed crossing the Chattahoochee River by bridge into Columbus. General Wilson was only 28 years old and was often referred to as “the boy wonder.” After arriving in Columbus, Union troops were ordered to burn any industry that could contribute to the war effort. In actuality, Lee had surrendered to Grant two weeks prior, but the news had not yet reached this far south.

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.

Downtown Historic District
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Dinglewood Historic District

While Dinglewood Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dinglewood Historic District
a stunning aerial panoramic shot of the Chattahoochee river surrounded by lush green and autumn colored trees with blue sky and clouds at Cochran Shoals Trail in Marietta USA

East Highlands

East Highlands might not have many top sights, but Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Highlands
The Wynn House was built in 1839 when the city of Columbus was 11 years old. Greek Revival in style, the house has doric columns on three sides and is topped with a cupolo. Originally named “Oakview,” the house was built by Colonel William Wynn, for whom the Wynnton area of Columbus is named. In 1852 Henry Hurt purchased the home from Colonel Wynn, but sold it in 1855 having never lived in it. The next owner, Mr. Hines Holt, was a prominent Georgia congressman and attorney. During the Civil War, his ownership saved the home from the Union Army captain sent to burn the homes in this area. The home remained in the Holt family for 50 years. In 1905, Mr. J. T.

Wynns Hill Overlook

If you're spending some time in Wynns Hill Overlook, Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Wynns Hill Overlook
Historic buildings in Columbus - Ohio, United States

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Smith-McCullers House and Springer Opera House.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

High Uptown Historic District