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All Out Chill

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT A GARDEN FOR ALL
Explore the cosmos at Columbus State Follow the whispers of pollinators and
University’s Coca-Cola Space Science visit Columbus Botanical Garden’s 40 acres
Center, where you can discover Georgia’s of green space anchored by the historic 1898
largest collection of NASA Space Shuttle Adams Farmhouse. Wander along a mile-long
artifacts. Experience a virtual trip to the nature trail and visit the magnificent camellia
International Space Station and test your collection. Look for the perennial wildflower
skills on flight simulators. See a planetarium collection, the pollinator garden, and the ginkgo
show in the Omnisphere Theater. shade garden. Every season, all are welcome
(schedules and times online). to engage in tours, educational programming,
701 Front Ave. social and musical events and more.
706.649.1477 | ccssc.org 3603 Weems Rd. ( walking trail)
706.327.8400 | columbusbotanicalgarden.org
“I feel like everyone learned something and the
movie was beautiful to watch.” “We learned at the entry area there are classes
and events throughout the year. Next time we will
MOTHER OF THE BLUES buy a membership.”
Welcome to the Gertrude Ma Rainey
House & Blues Museum. She retired ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY
back to her hometown here in the 1930s Callaway Resort & Gardens is an
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after an award-winning career. Exhibits in experience everyone will love. Nature lovers,
the Rainey Museum interpret her life and adventure seekers, and sports enthusiasts
her involvement in the influences of the can explore 2,500 acres of award-winning
blues tradition of the lower Chattahoochee gardens, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center,
River Valley. birds of prey shows, zip lining, water sports,
805 5th Ave. | 706.641.5933 golf, award-winning spa and more. Celebrate
parks.columbusga.gov/parks/ma-rainey-home holidays and seasonal festivals such as the
Hot Air Balloon Festival, Azalea Bowl, and
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“Neither of us was familiar with Ma Rainey Fantasy In Lights , which is ranked among
before this stop, but we left knowing very much the most dazzling outdoor holiday light show
about her.” experiences in the world.
17800 US Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
FLY, SLITHER AND SWIM 844.512.3826 | callawaygardens.com
Meet the snakes, turtles, tortoises, fishes,
alligators, invertebrates and other living “My favorite excursion was the butterfly
animals at Oxbow Meadows Environmental house with a tropical paradise for 100s of
Learning Center. Outdoor nature trails bring exotic butterflies.”
more native flora and fauna into view.
3535 S. Lumpkin Rd. ( outside)
706.507.8550 | oxbow.columbusstate.edu

“We have seen eagles, fish, birds in the wild,
and the exhibits of gators, the animals are
well tended.” Ma Rainey and Band
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