Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center

The Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade Center offers flexible meeting and event space for those looking to host an event in the city of Columbus. The center is located inside of the Iron Works building, which underwent restoration and reflects its look from the Civil War. The center is located on the Chattahoochee River and is consider one of downtown Columbus' best known landmarks. The center is located near plenty of hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. The building had been in operation for a quarter of a century when it underwent renovations. There is now more than 200,000 square feet of event space, three exhibit halls and 22,000 square feet worth of space in the Columbus Iron Works Ballroom, the Dining Gallery, the Sycamore Room and the Foundry. The spaces offer modern lighting and access to audio-visual systems. Guests also have access to elevators and ramps, making set-up and tear-down for events efficient. A multilevel parking garage with more than 400 spaces provides covered access to and from the center. The Iron Works was originally opened in 1853, near the steamboat landing. It produced a variety of equipment like mechanical gears and farming tools to the local area and beyond for more than a century.