Whether you’re turning on your Liza Minelli or channeling Doja Cat to get in the mood to paint the town, brace yourself, the Heart of SC is ready to welcome soccer fans and paint the town RED. The official destination partner, alongside TEG Sports, Manchester United and Liverpool Soccer Clubs are…
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Whether you’re blasting “The Boys are Back in Town” or showing off your Kenergy, Columbia SC is the place for the next time the guys want to get together. We all love to indulge in the “Saturdays are for the boys” mentality, but these shenanigans need a whole weekend. No matter if you’re a sporty…
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Locals and visitors alike know that the best way to cool off during the Columbia SC summers is out on the water. If you’re unfamiliar with the rivers that flow through downtown or the lakes that offer relief from a warm summer day, don’t worry. We've got everything you need to know before you dive…
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There’s always an adventure to be found in the Columbia SC region, and if you’re looking to get out of the city center and go somewhere quaint and quiet for the day, you’ll want to spend your Saturday out in Chapin’s neighborhood. What originally started out as a quaint town at the edge of Lake…
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The days are long, and the nights are short, you know what time it is – summertime is back in the Heart of SC. And here, the living really is easy. It can be hard to narrow down how to spend those extra hours of sunshine, so we’ve got your summer bucket list covered. Ideas from outdoor activities…
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With winter on the outskirts, it’s time to step into the Columbia SC sunshine and all that springtime brings. Bold Blooms Our city comes alive with beautiful blooms at the first hint of spring. From the cherry blossoms to pear trees, a walk through the State House Grounds is a perfect fusion of…
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Columbia SC will celebrate the life of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through art, music, service and activism. Here are some ways to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King. King Day at the Dome Hosted by the state’s NAACP chapter, the 24th annual “King Day at the Dome” will begin…
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Make no mistake about it, Columbia SC is a basketball town through and through. Home to a national champion women’s basketball team, led by a Hall of Fame Coach with a statue of Lady Gamecock legend, hometown hero and WNBA star Aja Wilson perched outside Colonia Life Arena (CLA), women certainly run…
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The holiday bells have started ringing and there’s no time like the present to go ahead and get stocked up on presents and holiday cheer in Columbia SC. But, if you’re wanting to shop somewhere new so Santa’s elves won’t see the gifts you’re giving, Columbia SC is your perfect day-trip destination…
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Because of our temperate climate, Columbia is the perfect place to get your outdoor fix year-round. While you might already be aware of our outdoor recreation from walking trails, to fishing holes, you might not know about our robust disc golfing community. Columbia is home to six disc golf courses…
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