Columbus, Georgia’s third largest city next to Atlanta and Savannah, is easily one of its more interesting and diverse. In the 1830s, it sprang up on the banks off the Chattahoochee River at the Fall Line where rapids and waterfalls created by the drop in elevation from the Piedmont Plateau to the Coastal Plain powered textile mills and iron factories. Entrepreneurs and residents prospered. Coca-Cola was invented here. Today the 22-mile-long Chattahoochee RiverWalk may be the most satisfying urban experience in the state, its pleasures complemented by the city’s fine performing arts, historical architecture, museums, galleries and restaurants. Named For Christopher Columbus Nickname The Fountain City Known For Being the home of Fort Benning Most People Don't Know Coca-Cola was invented in Columbus by John Pemberton in 1886 Most Notable Natural Feature Located on the Fall Line at the head of navigation of the Chattahoochee River Famous Sons and Daughters Robert W. Woodruff, long-time president of the Coca-Cola Company; "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey Don't Miss A stroll on the 22-mile Riverwalk. Columbus is full of historic architecture and military history Helpful Websites Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau View an INTERACTIVE MAP showing Columbus' top travel and recreation resources.