Hops and Happenings: Sink Into Suds in Columbia SC

Craft beer isn’t just a beverage here in Columbia, SC. It’s an experience. It’s a way of life. From bouncing around breweries on a sunny day to annual festivals that feature beer at the forefront to selecting the perfect souvenir from our area’s bottle shops, here’s how you can drink up the local…

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Make the most out of your pride weekend 2024

It’s right there in the name, SC Famously Hot Pride Festival is so hot they have to wait for the cooler months to host it. That’s why the 34th annual pride festival is parading into Columbia all week-long Oct. 13-20, 2024. It’s time to giddy up to the Pink Pony Club to celebrate individuality and…

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20 Unexpected Activities with Kids in Columbia, SC

From fun and free to special-occasion fee-based experiences, we chatted with our Experience Columbia SC Ambassadors who have littles in their lives to compile the ultimate list of unexpected things to do with kids in Columbia, SC. How many can your family check off the list this year? 1. Take a kid…

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Hot October Highlights: Fairs, Fests and Frights

The cooler days and the mix of away games and a bye weekend for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team this month give way to an especially busy October. With the return of signature annual events and Halloween festivities also comes craft beer, a full concert lineup and so much more to get you…

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Experience the Unexpected at the S.C. State Fair

Every year in October, the South Carolina State Fair rolls into town with fried foods, exhilarating rides and quirky entertainment in tow. It’s a tradition that shouldn’t be missed. But before you make you way out there, there are a few things you need to know. 1. Tickets For the best price, buy…

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Tried and True: Long-Standing Businesses in Columbia SC

It’s no secret that Columbia, SC is a city on the rise, and tourists from all over are traveling to see what the hype is all about. James Beard recognized restaurants, local breweries, hotel properties and more are consistently popping up all over town, but that’s not all that entices visitors to…

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