Population:

26,000+

Time Zone:

Central

Climate:

Summer temperatures top out in the 90s, with lows in the 60s and 70s. Fall temperatures begin to cool as winter approaches, when high temperatures are in the 50s and lows are in the 30s. Most winter seasons only bring a few inches of snow. The most rainfall occurs in the spring and fall.

Airport:

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)
2080 Airport Road
Columbus, MS 39701
662-327-4422

Getting Around Columbus:

Taxis:

City Wide Cab Company
662-329-2041

On-Time Taxi
662-241-6600

Visitor Information:

Mississippi Welcome Center/Tennessee Williams Home
300 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701
662-328-0222

Dining:

Sweet Peppers Deli
2017 Highway 45 North
Columbus, MS 39705
662-328-6889

They offer to go orders and box lunches that include the freshest ingredients on their deli sandwiches, Panini, wraps, loaded potatoes, huge salads, soups, and more! Relaxed atmosphere and fun for the whole family!

Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub
1404 Old Aberdeen Road
Columbus, MS 39705
662-241-0005

Unique casual dining in a fun atmosphere offering a creative menu that includes steaks, fresh vegetables, appealing appetizers, desserts, and more!

Barnhill’s Country Buffet
625 18th Avenue North
Columbus, MS 39701
662-328-4313

Fresh fruit, salads, southern style veggies and casseroles, and fried, grilled, and hickory smoked meats. They also offer breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.