We know “warm weather” applies to the majority of the year here in the Heart of SC, so for argument’s sake, let’s just focus on some of the signature events coming up this spring and summer. The months ahead may be scorching, but that sure doesn’t stop us from getting together for a good time…
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When the tee time is set, leave it to us to figure out the rest. Whether your family is in town for a youth golf tournament, you’re playing nine following a convention, or you have a full weekend planned with your friends, Columbia SC has just the right mix of food and fun to make your next golf…
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Sometimes the most relaxing thing you can do is unwind (and unplug!) with a good book. Here’s how you can get swept up in a story in Columbia SC. Shop Pop into a local bookstore and stock your shelves with page-turners. At Ed’s Editions in West Columbia, you’ll find rows upon rows of gently used…
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From football to baseball and every sport and season in between, you'll find a seat at a sports bar waiting for you in Columbia SC. Keep reading to explore where you can root for your favorite team in each district. Main Street: Market on Main Smack in the middle of Main Street you’ll find Market…
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The Columbia Food and Wine Festival returns for its eighth year April 23-27 featuring the Columbia region’s finest plates and pours. From hands-on experiences like breadmaking 101 to chef collaborations and the Grand Tasting, the festival offers something for the foodie in all of us. Not to be…
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This blog was written by Experience Columbia SC 2024 Ambassador David Laird. How does a Capital City 700 miles outside of New Orleans become the Mardi Gras center of the Carolinas? By keeping it funky and embracing the chaos. Each year on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (the French translation of…
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There’s something breathtaking about a skyline view - glass and steel and angles jutting out into the vibrant blue or sparkly night sky. And whether the Columbia SC skyline is your hometown view or whether you’re planning your first visit, we have a list of the top places to see all sides of our…
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When the groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, it’s time to cozy up with comforting meals that warm you from the inside out. These Columbia SC restaurants have you covered with eight dishes to keep you fueled through the chilly months. Lamb Mac – Terra At Terra, a cheesy childhood…
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The long weeks of January may have felt like they’d never end, but we did it! We made it out and February is shaping up to be a short, bright burst with warmer temps and lots of great community events happening throughout the days ahead. Here’s how you can shed the winter blues this month in the…
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In honor of Black History Month, join us as we explore the myriad of significant African-American sites that make up the rich history of Columbia SC. Cultural Attractions On Hampton Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, you will stumble upon a beautiful white building with a bright red door…
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