U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
The United States Army Armor and Cavalry Collection is a combat vehicle collection owned by the Armor School located at Fort Benning, Georgia. Locally, it belongs to Cusseta. Add Providence Canyon, 22 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Cusseta
Columbus is the nearest base
Columbus is 9 miles north, with 80 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 99 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Columbus (CSG) has airline service, about 10 miles from U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
The United States Army Armor and Cavalry Collection is a combat vehicle collection owned by the Armor School located at Fort Benning, Georgia. It is one of the largest collections of armored fighting vehicles in the world.
In 2011 the U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection relocated with the Armor School from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Fort Benning, Georgia. With the move a majority of the collection that was at the Patton Museum moved with the Armor and Cavalry Collection.
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Lodging near U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
Nearest for a night are Cusseta (4) and Columbus (80).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusseta | in town | — | 4 4 hotels | 8,465 | $103K | — |
| Columbus | 9 mi north | 15 min | 80 63 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 202,171 | $194K | D |
| Phenix City | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 motels | 38,344 | $170K | D |
| Richland | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 1,394 | $48K | — |
| Smiths Station | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 5,596 | $203K | — |
| Buena Vista | 22 mi east | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,583 | $81K | — |
| Hamilton | 27 mi north | 40 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,824 | $289K | A+ |
| Piney Grove | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 576 | — | — |
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Around U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
A wider trip can take in these, within 49 miles.
Big draw48 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
Big draw46 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
37 mi MuseumLittle White House
38 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
122 mi State parkProvidence Canyon State Park
24 mi MuseumNational Infantry Museum300K visitors a year
37 mi National Historical ParkJimmy Carter National Historical Park39K visitors a year
32 mi GardenCallaway GardensPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Infantry Museum: The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center from Columbus, GA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Jimmy Carter National Historical Park: Unknown, Public domain · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
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Your questions on U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection
Is U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection in Cusseta?
Yes. It’s inside Cusseta, GA.
When is the best time to visit U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
How far is U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection from Atlanta?
About 99 miles north of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection?
Columbus (CSG), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 91 miles.
Where should I stay near U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection?
Columbus (9 mi, 80 places to stay), Phenix City (10 mi, 14 places to stay) and Cusseta (in town, 4 places to stay).
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