Columbus, Georgia is an unexpectedly lively place to spend several weeks — a mid-sized city with a walkable riverfront, growing arts and food scenes, plentiful parks and outdoor options along the Chattahoochee, and the steady presence of Fort Benning that keeps the community active and service-oriented, so assignments here rarely feel isolating.
Nearby larger hubs include Phenix City, which sits immediately across the river, and Auburn, AL (home to Auburn University) about a 40–45 mile drive for bigger-city dining, events and weekend escapes.