Columbus is divided into five geographic areas, and they are as follows:
Downtown, also called "Uptown" Erroneously, is the city's central business district, and home to many historic districts, homes, and churches such as the Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District, the Mott House, and the Church of the Holy Family. It is considered by some to be the area bounded on the north by Talbott
on Road; on the South by 30th Avenue; on the West by Front Avenue the Chattahoochee River; and on the East by Brown Avenue. It is home to Bull Creek Golf Course, the largest of seven golf courses in the city.The area is roughly bounded by Macon Road to the North, Buena Vista Road to the South, Schatulga Road and Fort Benning to the East, and I-185 to the West. MidTown is a residential and commercial area. It is home to two major shopping areas: Peachtree Mall, an indoor shopping mall opened in 1975; The Landings, an outdoor strip mallthat opened in 2005. MidTown is also home to the majority of bars and nightclubs in the Columbus area. It is bounded roughly by I-185 to the East, J. Allen Parkway to the North, River Road to the West and Wynnton Road to the South. North Columbus is a diverse suburban area of the city that is home to established neighborhoods and newly built subdivisions. It is home to very upscale areas such as Green Island Hills. It is also home to Columbus Park Crossing, a major outdoor strip mall. It is bounded roughly by Moore Road to the North, Manchester Expressway to the South, Moon Road to the East, and J.R Allen Parkway to the West. South Columbus is situated just below MidTown. It is home to the National Infantry Museum, a museum that honors the history of infantry forces in the U.S. The South Columbus area has a noticeably higher military population than other areas, most likely because it is located just above the United States Army post Fort Benning. The reason Downtown is the Proper term roots back to what people actually use, and what makes the most sense. Most people in Columbus USE Downtown, also when traveling to this area, the street numbers decrease, thus allowing a person to say they are traveling "Down" Town. Both of these things assist in forming the opinion that the Main Commercial District in Columbus, GA is DOWNTOWN.