Chattahoochee white water rafting is the best way to experience the river for the first time. The Classic trip is our most popular river experience here on the Chattahoochee River. Guests will enjoy fun class 1-3+ rapids!
Flowing in the shadows of Historic Mills, lining the banks of a sprawling urban city, the Cha
USA Today picked the Chattahoochee Whitewater Park as one of the Top 12 Man-Made Adventures in the World! The Columbus whitewater course has often been described to be "Wild as Colorado and Warm as Costa Rica."
The whitewater rafting section of the Chattahoochee River is a dam-released river with a typical release schedule of milder, lower flow in the morning and wilder, higher flow later in the day. The course consists of everything from relaxing lazy river floats to Massive Class V rapids. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, beginner or somewhere in between, Chattahoochee River rafting offers a unique experience that has something just for you!
Take the The Flight of the Osprey - 3 Ziplines Across The River
Ride the 1200’ zip line from Georgia into Alabama, ride the 500’ zip line through the trees on the Alabama shore, and return on the 1100’ zip line from Alabama to Georgia.
Pedal Pub Columbus, the Original Party Bike
The journey should be just as fun as the final destination, right? So, while we visit 2-3 local bars during your tour, the ride itself is equally a treat. Music is flowing, pedals are turning, and singing is strongly encouraged!
Our Beerless Leaders will be onboard, taking song requests and safely navigating you to each stop. Your job is to make the memories. (We’ll need some help pedaling too).
President's Function: Dinner at the Rankin Livery on Broadway Downtown
Discover one of Columbus's best-hidden secrets. Nestled in the heart of uptown Columbus, between Broadway and First Avenue, the historic Rankin Building features a beautiful courtyard and atrium in an unparalleled setting for the Georgia Airports Association President's Event!
The Rankin Garden, Atrium and Livery embodies a rich piece of Columbus history, almost as old as the city itself. The building we now occupy was once known as the Rankin Hotel, opening after being purchased by Scotsman James A. Rankin in 1864. The wood-structured building was rebuilt with brick after suffering a fire in 1878, and continued operating as a hotel for another hundred years until changing hands and eventually becoming the Rankin we know today.
While walking the building, you can encounter history at every turn. The original cast iron marquee, marking the entrance to the old hotel, is still standing and prominent at our Broadway entrance. The Victorian details of the building, like the aged brick archways, serve as a window to the past and a doorway to present day beauty. Our largest event space, the Livery, once housed horse and carriage for hotel visitors, and later hosted the Springer Opera House Guild’s annual Governor’s Dinner in 1978.
Noted actors and high profile guests to the late Rankin Hotel include:
- Oscar Wilde (Irish Poet/Playwright known for "The Importance of Being Earnest")
- John L Sullivan (dubbed the "Boston Strong Boy", Sullivan was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing)
- Marie Dressler (Academy Award Winner for her performance in Min and Bill, 1930)
- John Phillip Sousa (known for composing "The Stars and Stripes Forever")
- William Jennings Bryan (Member of the House of Representatives, ran for President three times on the Democratic ticket)
The Rankin Square was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites and Places in 1977. Today it serves as a beautiful and historic setting for intimate events and gatherings.
