The location of this Amphitheater was once one of the inland shipyards for the Confederate Navy. Two of the ironclads housed in the National Civil War Naval Museum a short distance from here were built in this location.
Today the Amphitheater is a favorite for weddings, outdoor music, etc. During the 1996 Olympics, Up With People performed daily during the 20-day festival.
There is a letter inside the container that will be used to complete the RiverWalk GeoTour Grid Sheet — Don't forget to write the letter in the correct place on the Grid Sheet -- FILL IN BLOCK 16.
This cache is one of six caches designated as "Chattahoochee RIver." Complete all five in the GeoTour series and you qualify to receive the Chattahoochee RIver playing card designed especially for this challenge.
Steps to the RiverWalk GeoTour
- Obtain a RiverWalk GeoTour Grid Sheet by downloading it or from the Columbus, GA Convention & Visitors Bureau (900 Front Avenue, 31901).
- See the full list of RiverWalk GeoTour locations.
- Start your search and locate one or all caches using a hand-held GPS unit or smartphone app. This cache container is small. Caches are located in 31 locations along the 15-mile Chattahoochee RiverWalk in Columbus, GA.
- When you find a RiverWalk GeoTour cache, log your name and any comments on the logbook inside the cache and fill in the appropriate space on your RiverWalk GeoTour Grid Sheet with the unique letter for that cache location (enclosed in each cache).
- Come back to this page and share your adventures with the world by logging the cache and uploading your photos.
There are two ways to WIN!
- There are six unique geocache SERIES in the RiverWalk GeoTour:
- RiverWalk
- Dams
- Attractions
- Mills
- Chattahoochee River
- Whitewater
Complete each of the SERIES and you qualify to win a limited edition RiverWalk GeoTour playing card.
There are 5 to 6 caches in each of the SERIES. Collect one or all six cards. Simply present your RiverWalk GeoTour Grid Sheet with the appropriate spaces completed at the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau during regular business hours.
- In addition, complete a specific number of caches to get a custom geocoin. Bring your completed Grid Sheet into the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau during regular business hours to receive your coin.
- With any 10 completed caches you are eligible for a bronze level coin.
- With any 20 completed caches you are eligible for a silver level coin.
- With 30 completed caches you are eligible for a gold level coin.
The Visitors Bureau is located at 900 Front Avenue 31901. Hours: Mon thru Fri 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Sat 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Disclaimer to New Geocachers:
Please join us in playing. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Replace the cache like or better than you found it and when you leave, and make sure the cache is completely covered. The real treasure is just finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it. Pick up a RiverWalk GeoTour Grid Sheet at the Columbus GA Convention & Visitors Bureau (900 Front Avenue during normal business hours) or download at www.visitcolumbusga.com/visitors/geocaching.
A shout out to Cibachrome for his partnership and contribution in building the RiverWalk GeoTour.