Columbus is very near the historical Native American village of Montezuma. In 1821, members of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred arrived in this area. Robert H. Kuykendall, his brother Joseph, and Daniel Gilleland moved here from Washington on the Brazos. The area soon became known as Beeson's Ferry or Beeson's Ford because Benjamin Beeson operated a ferry across the Colorado River at this location. Austin considered making this community the seat of government for his early settlers but finally opted for an area near El Camino Real because it was more fertile and the Native Americans in the area were friendly. The community was renamed Columbus in 1835. Learn more about this part of the city's history by visiting the Harris House Museum. You may want to read Reminiscences before visiting this home where Dilue Rose lived to gain a deeper understanding of the events leading up to the Texas Revolution.
The Harris House is not the only historical structure you will want to explore while in Columbus. You will also want to see the 1835 Alley Log Cabin filled with antique tools, as well as the Stafford Opera House, which is the only flat-floored opera house left in Texas. Additionally, check out the Santa Claus Museum to see over 3,000 Santas from around the world.
Before you go exploring, start your day with a hearty breakfast at Schobels' Restaurant, where you will want to order the grits. Then, take a lunchtime break to have a chicken fried steak at Beckey's Café for lunch. End your adventure with a fabulous iced coffee at Latte Café.
Columbus County Market – Shop for locally grown foods from the people who grow them at this downtown Columbus market held on the last Saturday of the month from March to November.
Magnolia Days Festival – Shop with local vendors, and eat treats from food trucks before playing in the family fun zone. End your day at the street dance during this May two-day festival.
Colorado County Fair – Watch kids compete with their animals and other projects during this event held every September. You will not want to miss the ranch rodeo.
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway near Somerville, Texas, is a fantastic place to play on the water. State officials have divided this state park into four units. Take a hike on the 13-mile trail connecting the Birch Creek and Nails units. Public hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking are available at this location about 54 miles north of Columbus.
Buescher State Park near Smithville is a fantastic place to go for a family bike ride or a hike through the woods. The small lake is an amazing place for a kayaking or fishing adventure. The rangers at this park, located about 46 miles northwest of Columbus, often lead interesting nature programs.
Bastrop State Park is a terrific place to see how nature rejuvenates itself after a fire. Discover this park's secrets along seven miles of hiking trails. The swimming pool is a fantastic place to play on a hot summer day. Borrow equipment from the park's headquarters, and go fishing in Lake Mina.
You will want to visit the War Museum Water Tower while in Columbus. Workers constructed this circular building in 1883. While the upstairs served as a water holding tank, officials used the bottom portion to house the town's horse-drawn fire truck. You will want to visit this facility with its 32-inch-thick walls constructed from over 400,000 handmade bricks that serve as a World War I and World War II history museum.
Katy, Texas, is about 45 miles east of Columbus on the western edge of Houston, and you can find terrific campgrounds in Katy. Options include Katy Lake RV Resort, which surrounds an 18-acre lake, and Houston West RV Park, where you will love the native limestone camping pads. Another option is Westlake RV Resort, which has a swimming pool. In Columbus, you may want to check out Colorado Landing RV Park on the Colorado River's shores and Colorado River RV Resort, which has an enclosed dog park.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Columbus, TX, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Columbus?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Columbus from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Columbus?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
