Welcome Centers
I-26 East Welcome Center
Located near the NC/SC border on I-26 at Mile Marker 68. Picnic tables, grills and vending machines; men, women and family restrooms; NC arts & crafts on display. Open 8am-5pm daily, except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- PO Box 249 I-26 at Mile Marker 68Columbus, NC 28722
- Phone
- (828)894-2120
- [email protected]
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Columbus
Jun
25
Columbus Fabulous Fourth
Aug
22
Green Creek Heritage Festival
Sep
8
Grape Stomping Competition
Sep
19
Annual Columbus Farm Festival
Sep
26
Town of Columbus Annual Columbus Day Celebration
Oct
31
Little Mountain Pottery Holiday Kiln Opening
Nov
14
A Tuba Christmas
Nov
14
Columbus Christmas Parade
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