Columbus, Texas
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21miles Northeast of ColumbusFayette County Lake is a power plant cooling reservoir. It was impounded in 1978, has 2,400 surface acres and a maximum depth of 70 feet. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum
The Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum showcases more than 2,000 Santas; old, new, foreign and American, in various media. Someone once told Mary Elizabeth Hopkins that if you have three or more of anything, then you are a collector. Hopkins was certainly that!
Columbus, TX Museums
Colorado County Courthouse
Set among magnolia trees in center of town, the Colorado County Courthouse was built in 1891 in Second Empire style with locally made brick. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Columbus, TX Historic Courthouses
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Built in 1928 for a mere $10,000, Sts. Peter &
Columbus, TX Historic Churches
Live Oak Art Center
In 1848, Scotsman Robert Robson built a castle on the river and began providing homes to local and itinerant artists. Today, creative spirits can rejuvenate at the Live Oak Art Center housed in the historic 1891 Brunson Building. Established in 1954
Columbus, TX Arts
Historic Sites in Columbus
Medallions of the State Historical Survey Committee have been placed on almost 80 sites in Columbus. The newest concept in providing historical and architectural information is the unique "Talking Houses"
Columbus, TX Tours
Things to do near Columbus, TX
Sherrill Park Municipal Golf Course -Two
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Bardwell Lake Boating
Bardwell Lake has boat ramps at 5 parks. These boat ramps are of concrete construction with four lanes. Courtesy docks are av...
Fairfield Lake Fishing
Largemouth bass angling starts December-February, earlier in the year than most lakes due to the heated water. Many anglers r...
Burleson County Historical Museum
The Burleson County Historical Museum houses items and relics of area pioneers, plus exhibits about Fort Tenoxtitln, a fort e...
Lake Waco Country Club -Eighteen Hole
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...