My husband and I just visited the Columbus Museum and were pleasantly surprised. Our tip to Georgia had been less than thrilling so we made our way to the museum with low expectations.

We were greeted by a friendly woman at the front desk who gave us a brief rundown of the museum. We decided to forgo the guided tour and began exploring on our own.

The first exhibit gave a chronological tour through Columbus's past. Not coming from the south, I found this very interesting and quite enjoyed the display. The rest of the museum was filled with every kind of artwork under the sun. From furniture to sculptures to paintings, there seemed to be a little something for everyone. The ground floor even had a hands-on area for kids to create their own art such as puppet shows and chalk board walls.

This is perhaps Columbus's diamond in the rough, a definite must-see. And since there is no admission charge, there is one more reason to stop by.