Discover Phenix City

Possible themes to explore include the Chattahoochee River, with the Phenix City Riverwalk and the Chattahoochee River Whitewater Course, as well as the Brownville - Summerville Residential - Commercial Historic District. Each brings a different question to the fore: Would you like to focus on riverside scenery and activities, whitewater, or a historic urban area? Once you have clarified this priority for your trip, you can compare the location of a specific hotel against your planned destinations.

Riverside scenery at the Phenix City Riverwalk

The Phenix City Riverwalk is a 1.21-mile facility on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, with Columbus, Georgia, across the river. Mostly open deciduous woodlands grow along the river. On the west side, there are denser deciduous woodlands of varying ages, with some pines. The difference between the open vegetation by the river and the denser woods on the west side creates a clear contrast in the landscape. Activities at the Riverwalk include birdwatching, fishing, hiking, road cycling, trail running, and walking. The activities range from observing nature to different forms of exercise. You can weigh up which ones suit your visit based on your interests, without reducing the Riverwalk to a place for a walk. Seasonal conditions may affect access and use, so take the time of year into account and check current conditions before your visit.

Whitewater and rafting

The Chattahoochee River Whitewater Course offers a different focus, with a greater emphasis on whitewater. It features five Class IV or higher rapids and is considered the world’s longest urban whitewater course. Commercial rafting trips through the city are offered in Phenix City; providers and availability may change. If you would like to include a trip in your travel plans, check current offerings before booking. The course also includes fishing, hiking, paddling, and road cycling. The list of activities may change; check in advance whether your preferred option is currently listed. Compared with the Riverwalk, the classified rapids and commercial rafting trips are what set this course apart; fishing and hiking are activities available at both places.

Historic urban area

The Brownville - Summerville Residential - Commercial Historic District offers a different focus. It includes preserved streets with homes, two schools, two churches, and two small commercial areas. Residential, educational, religious, and commercial elements are thus all part of the same historic district. If you would rather focus on the urban fabric than on activities on the river when choosing destinations, you can make this district a distinct priority in your plans.

Visitors can also take a photo with Albert Paterson in Phenix City. If the photo is part of your plans, check the current situation at the site in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Russell.