Lake Babcock and Lake North 4 miles north on 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, Fishing, swimming, and boating.

Quincentenary Belltower Inside Pawnee Park at US 81 and 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68602, Unique monument to Columbus' first voyage to the new world, 10 large bells historically significant to the area.

Platte County Museum 2916 16th St, Columbus, NE 68601, 402-564-7960, Log cabin, barber shop, and county school room.