8 days in Columbus & Monroe Itinerary

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbus: Dayton (2nd Street Market, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Easton Town Center, steep yourself in history at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and examine the collection at The Museum of Catholic Art and History.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Columbus. In February, daytime highs in Columbus are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 23°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can travel to Monroe.

Monroe is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Change things up with these side-trips from Monroe: Dorcheat Historical Museum (in Minden) and Bossier City (Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack & Margaritaville Resort Casino). Spend the 22nd (Wed) exploring nature at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The adventure continues: learn about all things military at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and see the interesting displays at Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Monroe visit planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Columbus to Monroe. Traveling from Columbus to Monroe, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Columbus in February, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Monroe: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 41°F at night. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.