Fort Benning, GA , USA
Fort Benning
This Georgia Army post stretches along the Chattahoochee River beside Columbus. Infantry soldiers complete basic training here, then train at Fort Benning’s schools.
Recommendations
Culture4.7/5
National Civil War Naval Museum
This Columbus history museum displays Civil War naval artifacts, including recovered ironclad remains. You can walk through a full-size ironclad mock-up.
Landmark4.3/5
Springer Opera House
Eat$$$4.4/5
Ruth Ann's Restaurant
This Columbus restaurant serves breakfast and Southern comfort food, with French toast and pancakes in unusual flavors. Tomato gravy biscuits bring a homestyle touch.
Drink$$4.3/5
Fort Benning Infantry Bar
Fort Benning bar with beer brewed here and free pool. A Mexican restaurant next door serves food in the pub.
Eat$$$4.5/5
The Black Cow
Columbus restaurant known for pimento cheese burgers, fried green tomatoes and peanut butter pie.
Cafe$$$4.6/5
Iron Bank Coffee Co.
Former-bank coffee shop with high ceilings, tall windows and worn floors. One of its old vaults is now a private coffee nook.
Stays
Stay4.6/5
Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus South Fort Benning
Columbus hotel near Fort Benning with spacious rooms, a pool, and breakfast.
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