While visitors to Columbia are only here for a while, there is a way to take part of the region back home with you. Columbia is full of garden shops and nurseries specializing in everything from tropical plants to heirloom varieties. Here are a few of our favorites. Cayce Farmer’s Market If you’re…
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Experience Columbia SC invites you to take a journey through one of the most misunderstood periods in American history – The Reconstruction Era. Reconstruction spanned from 1865-1877 and marked the post-Civil War period during which the United States grappled with the challenges of reintegrating the…
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On the side of a building on State Street in Cayce is a mural depicting a young girl, full round cheeks, big brown eyes and a curly afro surrounding scenes of “The Wonders of Cayce.” Inside one of the rooms at Immersion – an interactive art gallery on Main Street – is a diva bathed in colors with…
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What can we say … deviled eggs are “a thing” on restaurant menus in the Columbia region. They come in all sorts of varieties – from deep fried to all dolled up with unexpected toppings (cue fried chicken skin). With so many tasty offerings available, we’re adding to our list of must-try deviled egg…
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Yeah, we know. Traveling out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a breeze. From check in to take-off, the experience does wonders for the weary or anxious traveler. The airport has amped up its amenities for an even more manageable journey to and from your destination. Here are a few of our…
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We are still are basking in the selection of Columbia SC as one of the Coolest Up-And-Coming cities by the readers of Hemisphere’s Magazine. Literally, we have our Columbia SC branded shades on (shameless plug – visit shopcolumbiasc.com to order yours) and are snapping our fingers to songs with…
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The South Carolina State Fair is happening, and we want you to be prepared! While it won’t exactly be the traditional fair experience, there is still plenty to enjoy. So hop in your car and take on the fair like never before! Here’s your guide to this year’s drive-thru version. Fair Favs The fair…
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We get it, you’re really not the outgoing type. Really, you’ve been practicing social distancing long before it was mandated. You like to have fun, but crowds or people aren’t a necessity. Alone time is your jam. Columbia SC literally has something for every type of person to enjoy – from the…
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From decadent and high-end to healthy and hearty, smoothies truly embody the tastes of summer. There are so many combinations – from savory to sweet to packed with veggies, fruit and natural sweeteners. Here’s where you can find some smoothie favorites in Columbia SC. Tasty as Fit Tasty as Fit…
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Thanks to quarantine, gardens have sprung up in many backyards sprouting fresh veggies and fruit. However, if your green thumb is not quite there yet, don’t fret. There’s plenty of access to locally-grown produce at farmers markets throughout the Columbia Region. Soda City Market From homegrown…
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