Columbus Country Market

The Columbus Country Market is held on the Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to noon on the last Saturday of the month from March through November. The market promotes healthy food choices while supporting local farmers, gardeners, cooks, bakers, craftspeople, and other artisans. Families will enjoy live music, ready-to-eat foods, and more at this fun community event. 
Location: Downtown Columbus, corner of Walnut and Travis Streets

Columbus Municipal Golf Course

Columbus offers a 9-hole course that features tree-lined fairways and water on seven holes, as well as the chance to spot the white-tail deer that frequently roam the course. The design incorporates a good mixture of holes: some play short, but others are of a more standard length.
Location: 1617 Walnut, Columbus, TX 78934

Live Oak Art Center

The Live Oak Art Center offers classes, camps, and after-school programs for children. Young artists can learn about photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and more. Art workshops for adults are also offered throughout the year.
Location: 1014 Milam Street, Columbus, TX 78934

Nesbitt Memorial Library

The Nesbitt Memorial Library offers traditional and modern library services plus an extensive local history collection, genealogy collection, and Texas history archives.
Location: 529 Washington Street, Columbus, TX 78934

Parks and Recreation

Columbus is home to several beautiful city parks. You can play basketball, baseball or softball, soccer, four square or horseshoes or just sit back and enjoy the nature around you.
Location: Visit the City of Columbus website for park location information

Splashway Water Park

Splashway is a family water park and campground in Sheridan, just 20 minutes south of Columbus. It offers a variety of attractions including wave pools, kiddie areas, speed slides, mat racers, slides, and a lazy river.Tubes, life jackets, and parking are free.
Location: 5211 Main Street, Sheridan, TX 77475

Waldo’s Camp

The 2-acre private campground at Waldo’s Camp is perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. If you crave kayaking, canoeing or fishing, then Waldo’s Camp is the ideal location for your next getaway. There is also a public 7-acre island directly in front of the camp. The island provides an ideal setting for exploring, wade fishing, treasure hunting and more.
Location: 1192 G. Miller Road, Columbus, TX 78934